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Parkville has an estimated 8,280 residents, up from 7,297 at the 2021 Census — a change of 983 people, or 13.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,044 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Parkville stands at approximately 8,280 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 983 individuals (13.5%) from the 7,297 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,280 in June 2025 alongside address validation tracking since the Census. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 2,044 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of national sites evaluated by AreaSearch. The expansion rate of 13.5% since the 2021 census outpaced both the state increase of 9.3% and the countrywide average, positioning the locality as a leader in regional population gains.
This growth was almost entirely powered by net overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to population growth during recent periods. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 level projections created by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA scale down to SA2 zones. The corresponding age bracket growth rates from these computations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth that is above the national median, with a forecast gain of 1,726 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 20.9% over a 16-year period.
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161 new dwellings have been approved in Parkville over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Parkville has averaged approximately 32 residential development approvals annually, resulting in a total of 161 new homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been documented. Since the population decreased during the preceding period, this rate of building activity has been relatively sufficient, offering a favorable situation for purchasers, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $344,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $323.7 million this financial year, reflecting a high level of local business investment. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, new construction activity in Parkville is extremely low, registering at 68.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis.
Such constrained additions to housing stock typically bolster demand and sustain valuations for established properties. Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of apartments or townhouses. This exclusive concentration on higher-density formats provides more economical points of entry and caters well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Demographic projections indicate that Parkville is set to add 1,726 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building construction is keeping a steady pace with this forecast population expansion, though homebuyers might face heightened market rivalry as the population climbs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Parkville
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkville, worth an estimated $7.38 billion. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 52 are already under construction and 45 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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Few elements impact local real estate performance as significantly as changes in regional infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans. In total, AreaSearch has identified 66 development projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Key initiatives include the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID), Parkville Quarter, the Parkside Parkville Residential Development, and the Royal Park Master Plan Review, with the accompanying lists highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is delivering the works, with Multiplex appointed as the Managing Contractor. Early decanting works are underway, with full demolition works scheduled to commence in mid-2027 to clear the western side of the campus for the new hospital tower.
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
A $650 million state-of-the-art 15-storey research facility in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct designed by Wardle. It will house 1,000 researchers and feature high-containment PC3 laboratories, a human infection challenge unit, robotic biobanking, and the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. The project is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute, and Burnet Institute, supported by a $400 million Victorian Government contribution to enhance Australia's sovereign pandemic response.
Parkside Parkville Residential Development
Mixed residential development by Frasers Property and Citta Property Group offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Features Park Club amenities including gymnasium, pool, and communal spaces. Located adjacent to Royal Park with city skyline views.
Parkville Quarter
A masterplanned community delivering over 400 apartments and townhouses with landscaped gardens, a retail precinct, and access to Royal Park and the new Parkville Metro station. NOTE: this project could not be independently verified against any source and its details should be treated as unconfirmed.
Royal Park Master Plan Review
City of Melbourne is finalising the Royal Park Master Plan following extensive community consultation completed in 2024-2025. The updated plan will guide the long-term management of Melbourne's largest inner-city park, with priorities including biodiversity conservation, sustainable park design, improved accessibility, recreation, and integration of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural values and Caring for Country principles. A landscape architect has been engaged to refine the draft plan ahead of consideration by the Future Melbourne Committee.
University of Melbourne Estate Master Plan
A long-term vision (2023-2040) for the University's physical estate, focusing on the Parkville campus and the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. Major active works include Stage 2 of the University Square Master Plan, which commenced construction in March 2026 to deliver 2500 sqm of new open space and 130 trees. The Fishermans Bend campus Stage 1, a world-class engineering and design super-hub, is progressing with facilities for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. Other core initiatives include science and engineering facility upgrades and the expansion of the MDHS estate to support health workforce education.
Parkville Precinct Redevelopment
A $2.3 billion transformation of the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospitals. Following a 2024 feasibility review, the project was consolidated into a single-site redevelopment at Parkville, bypassing the previously proposed Arden campus due to electromagnetic interference risks. The project includes the demolition of the Materials Handling Building to clear space for new clinical towers. Current focus is on decanting and decommissioning services ahead of major demolition and construction.
Parkville Station Precinct Development (Over Station Development)
Integrated with the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, this multi-storey over-station development (OSD) is situated above the now-operational Parkville Metro Station. Following the opening of the Metro Tunnel in early 2026, the project focuses on delivering a mixed-use hub featuring residential apartments, student accommodation, and commercial spaces. It is designed to support the world-class innovation district and contribute to Victoria's housing targets near major transport hubs.
5,425 residents of Parkville are employed, from a labour force of 5,688. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 23,811, about 2.9 times 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 resident workforce in Parkville is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of workers in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.1% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,425, while the unemployment rate sat 0.1% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and the labor participation rate closely aligned with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census returns indicate that a substantial 41.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown constraints.
Jobs among local residents are heavily concentrated within the fields of education & training, accommodation & food, and professional & technical. The local representation in accommodation & food is especially prominent, tracking at 2.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction jobs are underrepresented, accounting for just 3.8% of employment compared to 9.7% across the broader region. Recording 4.4 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center that draws commuting workers from surrounding areas. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 4.1% and the total labor force grew by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate climb by 0.2 percentage points. Future local demand trends can be evaluated using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local industry mix suggests that Parkville's employment base could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkville is $1,885 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $588 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,638 a year against an average of $74,107. The average runs 49% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 median taxpayer income in the Parkville SA2 stands at $49,638, with an average taxpayer income of $74,107, according to aggregated ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are higher than the national averages, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimated values would be approximately $54,413 for the median and $81,236 for the average as of March 2026. In contrast, Census findings show that individual incomes sit at the lower 10th percentile with a weekly median of $588, while household incomes perform relatively better, matching the 58th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the largest proportion of households, 35.2% or 2,914 residents, earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which closely reflects the 32.8% benchmark of the surrounding region. High accommodation expenses absorb 17.6% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep net disposable income at the 57th percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkville had 2,148 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 2% detached houses and 62% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 67% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. 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 latest Census data, the composition of residential properties in Parkville consisted of 2.2% standalone houses and 97.8% other dwelling types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative housing. This contrasts with the metropolitan Melbourne profile of 67.9% standalone houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Parkville, at 18.8%, sat below the metropolitan Melbourne average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by households with a mortgage (14.8%) or renting tenants (66.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan Melbourne median, while the weekly median rent was recorded at $396, compared to metropolitan Melbourne benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Parkville exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkville counted 2,148 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,437 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest segment at 47.7% of all households, consisting of 14.5% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 5.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 52.3%, comprising single person households at 36.2% and group houses at 16.0% of the total. The average household occupancy stands at 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.3% of adults in Parkville hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 20.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 6.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,915 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,121 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 level of educational achievement in Parkville is substantially higher than broader regional averages, with 51.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This elevated educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications account for 11.9% of credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 5.8% and certificate qualifications at 6.1%. The rate of educational enrollment is exceptionally high, with 51.6% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 41.2% in tertiary programs, 3.1% in secondary schools, and 2.9% in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parkville reaches 54 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 25,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Analysis of local public transport shows 54 active transit stops in Parkville, offering a combination of lightrail services and bus routes. These stops are served by 20 distinct transit lines, which provide a combined total of 25,302 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is ranked as excellent, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel out of the area to commute, with private vehicles remaining the most common choice at 44%, followed by walking at 18% and train travel at 9%.
Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.6 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 41.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 3,614 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 468 weekly trips per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.6% of residents in Parkville report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Health indicators demonstrate generally positive conditions for Parkville residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality patterns and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is quite low in the general population, though it exceeds national averages among older, high-risk groups, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is very high, encompassing approximately 56% of the total population or about 4,645 individuals. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 11.8% and 8.6% of the population, respectively, while 71.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, exhibiting low rates of chronic illness. The area has 8.3% of its population aged 65 and over, representing 688 individuals, which is lower than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health measures among senior citizens present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the scores achieved by the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.2% of Parkville residents were born overseas and 30.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Parkville records high levels of cultural diversity, with 30.4% of residents using a language other than English in their households and 39.2% born in another country. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 29.1% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Parkville are English, representing 21.2% of the population, Australian, representing 17.9%, and Other, representing 12.6%. Significant differences also appear in the distribution of other groups: Chinese ancestry is notably overrepresented at 9.5% of the population compared to 6.5% regionally, Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% compared to 0.3% regionally, and Korean ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkville is 24, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 66.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 24 years in Parkville is considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Parkville has a much higher density of residents aged 15 - 24 (43.6%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (2.8%). The concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is substantially higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, an influx of younger residents has reduced the median age by 2.4 years to 24. Significant shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket expanding from 37.9% to 43.6% of the population.
Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 4.7% to 3.5%, and the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 4.0% to 2.8%. By the year 2041, the age structure is projected to change further, led by a 24% increase in the 25 to 34 demographic, which is expected to grow by 458 people, rising from 1,913 to 2,372.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkville
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 14 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,297 at the 2021 Census → 8,280 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 (206041124). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.