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Pakenham - North West has an estimated 10,707 residents, up from 7,479 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,228 people, or 43.2%. Growth has averaged 8.1% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 946 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.7% of that increase. That puts 434 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Pakenham - North West stands at approximately 10,707 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 3,228 individuals (43.2%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 7,479 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,502 combined with 946 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population level yields a density of 433 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and capacity for future expansion. The expansion rate of 43.2% since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the nationwide average, positioning the area as a regional growth frontrunner.
This population rise was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.7% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though all other contributors, such as natural increase and overseas arrivals, remained positive. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 unit, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this data, AreaSearch applies the 2023 LGA and regional projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via weighted aggregation of population growth transitioning from LGA to SA2 scales. Age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are also utilized across all sectors for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming population patterns, exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide is anticipated, with the locality projected to add 9,712 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an expansion of 88.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,323 new dwellings have been approved in Pakenham - North West over the past five years, an average of 264 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 223 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 262, 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 West averages approximately 264 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 1,323 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 241 during FY-26 so far. An average of 2.5 people relocated to the area per completed new residence over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), pointing to solid demand that is likely to bolster property values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $321,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $694,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, Pakenham - North West registers 212.0% higher development volume per resident, giving purchasers a wider selection. This activity level sits significantly above the national benchmark, showing strong builder confidence in the locality. Recent residential construction is made up of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% semi-detached options or apartments, maintaining the established low-density profile with an emphasis on family residences that attract space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 40 people per dwelling approval in the locality, suggesting a growing market. Projecting forward, Pakenham - North West is set to expand by 9,507 occupants by 2041 (computed from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At current construction velocities, new housing completions should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving gains beyond the current population outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pakenham - North West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pakenham - North West, worth an estimated $955 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.8 billion. 37 are already under construction and 46 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the district. Important projects include Maple Grove Estate, Arbor Officer, Officer Residential Development - Olio, and Pakenham Community Hospital, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant developments.
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Maple Grove Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Pakenham East for approximately 3,200 residents. Features over 1,000 lots, 7.5 hectares of green space, a proposed primary school, community centre, and playgrounds. Located 550 metres from the new East Pakenham Train Station.
Officer Fields
Masterplanned residential community offering over 660 lots across four precincts including Robert's Run, the newest precinct now available. Features natural open spaces, Upper Gum Scrub Creek trail, and Pratincole Boulevard connecting the community. Development includes significant civil infrastructure upgrades to McMullen and Brown Roads.
Golden Win Estate (formerly Starling Road Residential Subdivision)
Golden Win Estate is a 36-lot residential subdivision on 3.53 hectares in central Officer. The development features lots averaging 382sqm and is positioned between Heritage College and Officer Recreation Reserve, 500 metres from the future Officer Town Centre. Infrastructure works are complete with individual lots being sold to builders and homebuyers.
Arbor Officer
Premium residential development with 301 homes featuring six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification, the only project in Cardinia Shire to achieve national certification in all six elements: ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water and community. Located in Officer foothills with easy access to train station and town centre.
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.
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.
Tivendale Road Residential Development
Permit approved 4.05 hectare residential subdivision site in Officer's high-growth corridor featuring endorsed plans for 55 residential lots with 195m frontage to Tivendale Road. The site has functional layout plans in place and is ready for development. Strategically positioned within walking distance to St Margarets Berwick Grammar, Officer Primary School, and Minaret College, with easy access to Princes Hwy, Officer Train Station (1.1km), and the future Officer Town Centre (520m).
Olio Officer
Development Victoria is delivering Olio, a new residential community in Officer, Melbourne's south-east, built by Sienna Homes. The project comprises 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes across Stage 1 (93 homes, completed 2024) and Stage 2 (now under construction, over 100 homes), totalling more than 200 homes when complete. Homes include 7-star energy ratings, double glazing and solar panels. Social housing is delivered in partnership with Homes Victoria, CatholicCare and Aboriginal Housing Victoria. The development includes Olio Park and the revitalised Gum Scrub Creek corridor, close to Officer Train Station and the future Officer Town Centre.
5,395 residents of Pakenham - North West are employed, from a labour force of 5,644. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 9,775, about 91% 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 West boasts a highly capable labor pool, with the construction industry being especially prominent, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.0% during the previous year. By March 2026, 5,395 individuals were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 0.4% lower than the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while workforce participation remained largely comparable to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.4% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The district exhibits a clear employment concentration in construction, with its employment share standing 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 5.5% of jobs compared to 10.1% across the wider region. The area appears to provide relatively few jobs within its borders, as shown by comparing the count of Census local jobs against the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 4.0% while the total labor force rose by 4.6%, resulting in a rise of 0.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Pakenham - North West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment profile of Pakenham - North West suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pakenham - North West is $1,887 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $879 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,538 a year against an average of $63,289. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Pakenham - North West SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $56,538 and an average taxpayer income of $63,289, according to postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national average, differing from Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimated values are approximately $61,977 (median) and $69,377 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Pakenham - North West were positioned around the 60th percentile across Australia.
The records indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest bracket, containing 41.4% of residents (4,432 people), which is consistent with the metropolitan region where this group accounts for 32.8%. Heavy housing expenses absorb 18.6% of earnings, yet healthy wages keep disposable income levels at the 55th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pakenham - North West had 2,491 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 distribution of housing types in Pakenham - North West consisted of 95.3% houses and 4.7% alternative housing options (townhouses, flats, or other dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Pakenham - North West were lower than in the Melbourne metro area, standing at 16.5%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (53.9%) or occupied by renters (29.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $366, compared to $2,000 and $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Pakenham - North West are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pakenham - North West counted 2,491 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,566 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units are the primary household type at 81.5%, which consists of couples with children at 42.3%, couples without children at 24.9%, and one-parent families at 13.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.5%, with single-person households representing 16.0% and shared households making up 2.4% of the total. The median occupancy size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.5% of adults in Pakenham - North West hold a university qualification, including 17.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,555 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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 (24.5%) are lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation offers an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.0% of occupants aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (25.9%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 32.1% of the population participating in formal study. This includes 12.6% attending primary schools, 7.0% in secondary schools, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pakenham - North West reaches 9 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 580 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit shows 9 operating stops inside Pakenham - North West, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to run 271 passenger trips per week. Transit access is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 577 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, followed by trains at 5%. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per home, which is above the metropolitan average.
A total of 20.4% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Transit service frequency averages 38 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 30 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
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73.9% of residents in Pakenham - North West report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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An examination of health indicators reveals positive outcomes in Pakenham - North West, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with common ailments showing a low occurrence rate in the general population, although rates are higher than the national standard for older, vulnerable groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 50% of the population (~5,407 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The prominent medical issues diagnosed in the area were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 8.7 and 8.0% of the population, respectively, while 73.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health trends than the national norm. The area has 10.1% of its population aged 65 and older (1,083 people), which is lower than the 15.0% observed in Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics show some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.8% of Pakenham - North West residents were born overseas and 26.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pakenham - North West shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 29.8% of residents born outside Australia and 26.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Pakenham - North West, accounting for 40.4% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which represents 4.7% of local residents compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Pakenham - North West are English at 23.8% of the population, Australian at 23.4% of the population (which is notably higher than the regional level of 18.4%), and Other at 16.1% of the population.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6% of Pakenham - North West (compared to 0.8% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 1.2%), and Indian ancestry at 4.8% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pakenham - North West is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 29.1% 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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Pakenham - North West has a median age of 32 years, making it younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Pakenham - North West contains a higher percentage of children aged 5 - 14 (16.3%) and a lower percentage of adults aged 55 - 64 (7.3%). Post-2021 Census data reveals the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 16.8% to 17.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 2.8% to 3.8%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 19.0% to 17.1% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 9.8% to 8.5%.
Projections indicate the age profile of Pakenham - North West will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort showing the fastest growth at 125%, adding 1,456 residents to reach a total of 2,617.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pakenham - North West
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 — 946 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,479 at the 2021 Census → 10,707 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 (212011550). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.