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Pakenham - South East has an estimated 6,809 residents, up from 6,439 at the 2021 Census — a change of 370 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 781 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 53.8% of that increase. That puts 220 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Pakenham - South East stands at approximately 6,809 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 370 people (5.7%) compared to the 6,439 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,778 as of June 2025 alongside 781 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census benchmark. With this community size, the locality registers a population density of 220 persons per square kilometer, ensuring ample room per occupant alongside headroom for prospective housing expansion.
Over the previous ten years, the suburb has maintained steady expansion via a 3.3% compound annual growth rate, outstripping the wider SA4 region. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 53.8% of total population additions in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 zones. For locations excluded from that release, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasting models, converting figures from LGA to SA2 level via weighted aggregation techniques. Age-group growth parameters derived from these computations are similarly projected for all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, the district is slated for top-quartile expansion nationally, with an estimated addition of 2,791 persons by 2041 relative to prevailing annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total surge of 40.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
650 new dwellings have been approved in Pakenham - South East over the past five years, an average of 130 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 130 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% 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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Within Pakenham - South East, residential building approvals have averaged approximately 130 dwellings per year, accumulating to 650 homes throughout the past 5 financial years. In the period spanning FY-22 and FY-26, the area saw an average of only 0.9 people arriving annually for every new home constructed over the past 5 financial years, demonstrating that residential creation is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand. This pipeline enhances options for purchasers and underpins capacity for above-trend demographic expansion, especially with incoming stock registering an average construction value of $353,000—a figure lower than the broader region that highlights relative housing affordability.
Meanwhile, commercial planning permits reached $2.9 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. When evaluated on a per capita basis, building development in Pakenham - South East outpaces Greater Melbourne by 97.0%, broadening inventory choices for prospective purchasers. This elevated level of development considerably exceeds national benchmarks, signaling robust builder sentiment locally. Approved dwelling forms comprise 68.0% detached dwellings alongside 32.0% townhouses or apartments, illustrating a rising share of medium-density structures that cater to varied budgets, ranging from standalone family layouts to efficient compact dwellings. Characterized by around 23 people per approval, the district maintains a low density profile. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic modelling anticipates an additional 2,760 residents in Pakenham - South East based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining the prevailing construction velocity should allow incoming residential developments to easily absorb anticipated population requirements, creating favorable buyer dynamics and facilitating population growth beyond current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pakenham - South East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pakenham - South East, worth an estimated $456 million. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.3 billion. 48 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure rollouts, major civic undertakings, and strategic planning initiatives serve as pivotal drivers of local socioeconomic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Notable developments include Kala Estate, Pakenham Roads Upgrade, Enterprise Industry Park, and Pakenham Revitalisation Project - Stage 1 (Main Street Gateway), with key highlights outlined below.
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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 Roads Upgrade
Three-stage road upgrade in Pakenham comprising upgrades to the Princes Freeway interchanges, McGregor Road and Racecourse Road. The project delivered additional traffic lanes, upgraded freeway ramps and bridges, signalised intersections, improved bus access, and new walking and cycling paths. The final Racecourse Road stage was completed ahead of schedule in mid-2026.
Pakenham Community Hospital
The Pakenham Community Hospital is a dedicated public healthcare facility being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Monash Health. Built by Lendlease, the multi-level facility provides urgent care, dialysis, chemotherapy, public dental, and allied health services. Main structural works reached completion in 2026 ahead of final fit-out and clinical commissioning.
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.
Kala Estate
A masterplanned residential community in Pakenham East featuring 500+ homes with a central park, playground, green belt, and natural wetlands. Construction is actively underway with Stages 1 and 2 nearing completion and strong progress along Mount Ararat South Road as of April 2026.
Pakenham Central Marketplace Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Pakenham Central Marketplace completed in late 2025. Works included a full interior mall refresh, new central hub with seating and food kiosk, expanded indoor kids play area, upgraded amenities (larger parents room, additional all-gender toilets), new landscaping, and car park improvements. The centre is now fully open with all new facilities operational.
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.
3,312 residents of Pakenham - South East are employed, from a labour force of 3,566. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 64.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,018, about 118% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 construction industry stands out as a major employer in Pakenham South East, where the local unemployment rate sits at 7.1% and estimated employment growth reached 6.0% during the previous year. By March 2026, the workforce in this area numbered 3,312 individuals, yet the regional unemployment rate remained 2.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Participation rates also fall behind the metropolitan benchmark, recording 64.6% locally against 70.1% in Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that a modest 15.1% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed with caution given the lingering effects of the Covid-19 lockdown period.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The neighbourhood displays an exceptionally high reliance on construction, where the concentration of workers is 1.4 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 4.1% of the workforce, well under the regional proportion of 10.1%. At the time of the Census, the local economy registered a balance of 0.9 workers per resident, pointing to a healthy volume of jobs within the immediate district. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment grew by 6.0% against a 4.4% expansion in the labour pool, delivering a 1.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Melbourne, where employment expanded by 2.1%, the workforce increased by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce requirements for Pakenham - South East over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry trajectories vary considerably. Calibrating these sector forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment increases in Pakenham - South East of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline model for illustrative purposes that excludes bespoke local population estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pakenham - South East is $1,235 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,227 a year against an average of $60,857. 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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Analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics from financial year 2023 indicates that personal earnings across the Pakenham - South East SA2 sit beneath nationwide averages, characterized by a median individual income of $54,227 and a mean of $60,857. These earnings are lower than Greater Melbourne, where median and average figures reached $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated benchmarks to roughly $59,444 (median) and $66,711 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within the suburb place in the 15th to 23rd percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 31.7% of residents (2,158 people), which closely mirrors the wider regional share of 32.8%. Mortgage and rental costs create notable pressure, leaving households with only 79.0% of disposable income and placing the locality in the 12th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pakenham - South East had 2,581 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the local dwelling inventory in Pakenham - South East was divided between 65.8% houses and 34.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), differing slightly from the broader Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged metropolitan levels, recorded at 24.1%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (32.1%) or occupied by tenants (43.9%). The monthly median mortgage repayment of $1,517 was considerably more affordable than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $335 compared with $390 across the metropolitan area.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments fall well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track significantly under the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pakenham - South East counted 2,581 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,729 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 33% 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 constitute the clear majority of living arrangements at 63.9% of households, consisting of 25.4% couples without children, 23.2% couples with children, and 13.7% single parent families. The balance of 36.1% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 32.7% and group living situations make up 3.3%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, typical household size remains smaller than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Pakenham - South East hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the district reflects a gap in higher learning credentials, with 19.5% of residents possessing tertiary degrees compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. This highlights a key target area for education policy and workforce development. Bachelor qualifications comprise the largest share at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 39.1% of persons aged 15 and above holding technical credentials, broken down into 12.0% with advanced diplomas and 27.1% holding certificates. A substantial portion of the community is actively engaged in study, with 29.5% of residents enrolled across various learning institutions.
By sector, 10.0% attend primary schools, 5.9% are in secondary education, and 4.4% are undertaking higher education programs.
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Public transport in Pakenham - South East reaches 39 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Pakenham - South East includes 39 active transit stops providing train and bus connectivity. Across these stops, 13 distinct routes operate to deliver 5,972 passenger services each week. Local transit access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 253 meters. Reflecting the area's residential character, commuter travel is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicle use at 85%, while train travel accounts for 8%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 cars per household, below metropolitan averages. In addition, 15.1% of the workforce worked remotely based on 2021 Census records, which coincided with COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services across all routes total an average of 853 trips daily, translating to approximately 153 departures per stop each week.
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64.0% of residents in Pakenham - South East report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality highlight notable health considerations in Pakenham - South East, with general conditions present throughout the population and showing higher concentrations among mature residents. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is modest, held by approximately 49% of the population (~3,350 people), compared against 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, diagnosed in 9.8% and 9.4% of the community respectively, while 64.0% of locals report no diagnosed long-term health conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health burdens are elevated among working-age individuals, who exhibit increased rates of chronic illnesses. The area is home to 1,332 people aged 65 and over, making up 19.6% of the population—above the 15.1% proportion seen across Greater Melbourne. While older residents encounter specific health hurdles, their comparative outcomes rank below the wider local population on national scales.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.1% of Pakenham - South East residents were born overseas and 24.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Pakenham - South East exceeds that of most comparable areas, with 32.1% of the population born abroad and 24.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 42.6% of local residents. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms occurs among those identifying with Other religions, making up 5.7% locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries declared by residents are English at 27.5% (exceeding the regional level of 20.1%), Australian at 24.1% (above the metropolitan figure of 18.4%), and Other backgrounds representing 14.1%.
Several other cultural groups exhibit higher local representation than across the wider region, including Dutch heritage at 2.2% (against 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pakenham - South East is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 27.5% 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 structure of Pakenham - South East is older than the Greater Melbourne metropolitan norm. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 19.6% of the local population versus 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while the 45 - 64 age group accounts for 19.4% against a regional share of 22.3%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 2 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. Key structural movements show residents aged 25 to 34 declining from 19.8% to an estimated 17.4%, while the 35 to 44 bracket increased from 12.2% to 14.9%, without an influx of younger cohorts.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older age brackets will experience the most substantial numeric increase, expanding by 976 (73%) to reach 2,309.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pakenham - South East
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 781 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,439 at the 2021 Census → 6,809 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 (212011551). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.