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Pakenham - South West has an estimated 28,608 residents, up from 26,783 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,825 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 317 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 56.4% of that increase. That puts 1,284 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Pakenham - South West stands at approximately 28,608 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,825 individuals (6.8%) relative to the 26,783 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 28,194 from June 2025 alongside 317 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The region has a population density of 1,284 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the average benchmarked across nationwide locations by AreaSearch. In the ten years leading up to this point, Pakenham - South West has shown consistent expansion with a 2.0% compound annual growth rate, ahead of Greater Melbourne.
This population expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 56.4% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 divisions lacking this direct coverage, AreaSearch employs 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, modified via a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA population growth to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to a major population rise ranking in the highest national quartile, with an anticipated growth of 7,928 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 26.3% overall increase over the 16-year timeframe.
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164 new dwellings have been approved in Pakenham - South West over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Pakenham - South West average approximately 32 new dwellings per year, yielding a total of 164 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been logged. Based on an average of 4.9 new residents per built dwelling arriving annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local supply falls well short of demand, a scenario that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, even as new builds register an average construction cost of $171,000—below the wider regional standard—pointing to more budget-friendly purchase options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $13.0 million this financial year, reflecting a steady flow of business investment. Building activity in Pakenham - South West is exceptionally quiet compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 89.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal volume of new construction generally reinforces demand and sustains valuations for existing homes. This rate of development also tracks below the national average, indicating a mature local market and potentially pointing to planning restrictions. New residential builds consist of 65.0% standalone houses and 35.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, with this rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering diverse choices across different price brackets, ranging from traditional family properties to smaller, affordable alternatives. This shows a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 90.0%), pointing to a shrinking pool of developable land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the necessity for more varied, low-cost options. There are roughly 2082 people for every residential approval, confirming the established nature of the market. Projections indicate that Pakenham - South West will add 7,514 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply is likely to fall behind population growth, which will probably heighten competition among buyers and support future price appreciation.
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Development applications around Pakenham - South West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pakenham - South West, worth an estimated $1.38 billion. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.2 billion. 44 are already under construction and 54 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, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 15 projects expected to influence the area, with key initiatives including The Rise Estate - Pakenham, Pakenham Community Hospital, Maple Grove Estate, and Enterprise Industry Park, as detailed in the list of relevant developments below.
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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 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.
Cardinia Motor Recreation and Education Park
Proposed multi-purpose motorsport and driver education precinct at McGregor Road and Key Lane. The project features a 3.6 km FIA-grade circuit, karting facilities, skid pan, and driver training areas. While the Development Plan was approved in 2019, the project stalled following the 2021 withdrawal of the private developer Podium 1. As of May 2026, the project remains in the planning and advocacy phase, with Cardinia Shire Council seeking new investment and government support to resume delivery.
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.
Costco Pakenham Warehouse
New Costco wholesale membership warehouse and fuel station proposed at 130 Greenhills Road within the Pakenham South Employment Precinct (Cardinia Logistics Estate). The 14,000sqm warehouse sits on a 6.2 hectare site with 836 parking spaces. Application T250159 was lodged with Cardinia Shire Council in March 2025. Council planning officers have recommended approval, with the decision to be considered at the council meeting of 18 May 2026. The site falls within the Officer-Pakenham State Significant Industrial Precinct, meaning any council-approved permit would still require state government sign-off - the same process that saw a similar Costco bid at Officer South vetoed by the Minister for Planning in 2023.
Cardinia Cultural Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and extension of the Cardinia Cultural Centre into a state-of-the-art performing arts and cultural venue. Features include a 356-seat theatre, dedicated gallery space, dance studios, meeting spaces, cafe, improved access, expanded parking, and artists studios. The gallery opened in November 2019.
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.
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.
15,166 residents of Pakenham - South West are employed, from a labour force of 15,964. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 73.2%. 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 24,060, about 84% 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 - South West is characterized by a workforce with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering a 5.0% unemployment rate and an estimated 4.4% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 15,166, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the participation rate is relatively typical (73.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate a moderate 18.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The local representation in manufacturing is especially pronounced, with employment density sitting at 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 4.6% of the Pakenham - South West workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. The relationship between the Census working population count and the resident population count indicates a limited availability of local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 4.4% and the labor force grew by 4.5%, maintaining a stable rate of unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Pakenham - South West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local employment distributions to project potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience varied growth rates. Applying these national sector trends to the existing employment composition of Pakenham - South West yields a projected local job growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pakenham - South West is $1,803 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,283 a year against an average of $60,675. 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 latest postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Pakenham - South West SA2 is $54,283, with an average of $60,675. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and contrast with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $59,505 for the median and $66,512 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in Pakenham - South West in a modest range, between the 46th and 53rd percentiles.
The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 41.0% of residents (11,729 people), a pattern similar to the wider region where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. High housing costs account for 17.8% of incomes, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 51st percentile, while the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pakenham - South West had 8,582 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Pakenham - South West consisted of 89.8% standalone houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Pakenham - South West was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 19.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (51.3%) or renters (29.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,800, which is below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $369, compared to the Melbourne metro average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Pakenham - South West are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pakenham - South West counted 8,582 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,167 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 79.1%, consisting of couples with children at 42.1%, couples without children at 21.4%, and single parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 20.9% are non-family households, which include single person households at 18.3% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Pakenham - South West hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,172 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (22.0%) falling well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (25.5%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 34.4% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This cohort comprises 13.5% in primary school, 8.8% in high school, and 3.9% in higher education.
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Public transport in Pakenham - South West reaches 84 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transport data shows 84 active passenger stops operating within Pakenham - South West, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,728 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 237 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, the majority of workers commute to external areas, with cars serving as the primary transport mode at 89%, and trains at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 18.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 246 trips daily, which translates to approximately 20 weekly trips for each individual transport stop.
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71.2% of residents in Pakenham - South West report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 indicate below-average outcomes in Pakenham - South West, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. The rate of common health issues in the general community is typical, though it exceeds the national average within older age groups. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~14,075 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues in the locality, affecting 8.7% and 8.6% of the population respectively, while 71.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.3% of the community (3,507 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne figure of 15.0%. Senior health metrics present difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the metrics of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.8% of Pakenham - South West residents were born overseas and 27.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.5%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pakenham - South West displays higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 31.8% of the population born outside Australia and 27.9% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.3% of the local population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 5.8% of local residents, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (based on parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Pakenham - South West are English at 24.5%, Australian at 23.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Other at 16.5%.
Notable differences in ethnic representation are also apparent, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 2.3% of the local population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and Indian ancestry at 4.9% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pakenham - South West is 33, younger than 88% 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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With a median age of 33, Pakenham - South West is noticeably younger than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Pakenham - South West has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.7%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (13.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.3% to 13.5% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has fallen from 15.5% to 13.9%, and the 5 to 14 group has decreased from 17.3% to 15.7%.
Demographic projections for 2041 predict significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 45% (adding 1,509 residents to reach 4,865), while the 0 to 4 group is projected to rise by a modest 9% (adding 186 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pakenham - South 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 317 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (26,783 at the 2021 Census → 28,608 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 (212011552). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.