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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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Parkville is home to approximately 8,280 people as of Aug 2026, according to research by AreaSearch. Compared with the 7,297 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 983 individuals (13.5%). The update draws on the ABS Estimated Resident Population of 8,280 as of June 2025 alongside address verification figures since the Census period. This resident count translates to a population density of 2,044 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across regions examined by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 13.5% population increase achieved since the 2021 census outpaced the state figure of 9.5% as well as the nationwide rate, establishing the suburb as a standout regional growth center.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, effectively accounting for all population expansion in recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas not covered by those datasets, AreaSearch draws on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA-level demographic trajectories to the SA2 level. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these models are also implemented across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb is slated for above median population growth relative to national statistical zones, with local numbers projected to rise by 1,690 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, amounting to an overall 16-year gain of 20.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
151 new dwellings have been approved in Parkville over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 4.1 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. 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 building approvals in Parkville average roughly 30 homes per year, totaling 151 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Because the population decreased over the preceding timeframe, residential development has comfortably met demand, maintaining a balanced property market with ample choices for purchasers. New dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $366,000—sitting beneath the regional benchmark—which points toward more economical housing stock. Moreover, $323.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals was registered during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable private sector investment in the area.
Building activity across Parkville remains notably subdued when measured against Greater Melbourne, sitting 75.0% below the metropolitan benchmark per capita. This limited supply of incoming housing tends to bolster valuation levels and competition for established homes. Additionally, all recent residential projects have been strictly high-density attached formats, providing accessible entry pricing that appeals particularly to investors, first-time buyers, and downsizers. Projections indicate that Parkville will welcome an additional 1,690 residents leading up to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates. Residential construction is keeping up at an adequate rate alongside forecasted demographic expansion, though prospective buyers may face heightened market competition as local numbers swell.
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 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.5 billion. 55 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 investments and urban planning initiatives play a vital role in shaping the district's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 66 significant projects capable of influencing the area, prominent examples being the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID), Parkville Quarter, Parkside Parkville Residential Development, and the Royal Park Master Plan Review.
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Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority is delivering the works with Multiplex appointed as Managing Contractor, clearing the western side of the campus for a 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.
Parkville Precinct Redevelopment
The Parkville Precinct Redevelopment is a multi-billion-dollar transformation of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital main campuses in Parkville. Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) with Multiplex as managing contractor, initial works focus on site clearance and decommissioning of the Materials Handling Building to enable new clinical tower construction. The consolidated single-site precinct upgrades will deliver expanded acute, surgical, and specialist care facilities.
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 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 72.3%. 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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Parkville features a highly educated labor force, with professional services being strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year. As of March 2026, 5,425 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate sits 0.1% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 41.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of education & training, accommodation & food, and professional & technical fields.
Accommodation & food services shows an exceptionally high concentration, employing workers at 2.2 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, construction represents only 3.8% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Featuring 4.4 local jobs for each resident worker at the Census, the precinct acts as a major employment center that draws substantial commuter inflow from neighboring districts. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data to show that employment rose by 4.1% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, whereas the labour force grew by 3.7%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Parkville. These projections span five and ten-year timeframes and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate future growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although these growth rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Parkville’s employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.9% over five years and by 14.1% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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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According to AreaSearch's analysis of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, taxpayers within the Parkville SA2 generated a median annual income of $49,638 and an average of $74,107, outperforming national standards while comparing to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated earnings stand at roughly $54,413 for the median and $81,236 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings in the 10th percentile ($588 weekly), whereas household remuneration reached the 58th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 35.2% of residents (2,914 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. While housing costs account for 17.6% of earnings, solid incomes keep disposable resources at the 57th percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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The residential landscape in Parkville at the last Census was dominated by semi-detached properties, apartments, and other medium-to-high density formats (97.8%), with detached standalone houses accounting for just 2.2%, sharply contrasting with the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings recorded across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright home ownership stood at 18.8%, trailing regional rates, while 14.8% of dwellings were mortgaged and 66.5% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched Melbourne metro's $2,000 benchmark at $2,000, while median weekly rents stood at $396 compared to the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across Australia, Parkville's monthly repayments and weekly rental rates both sit above the respective national benchmarks of $1,863 and $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 units account for 47.7% of all Parkville households, encompassing couples without children (25.9%), couples with offspring (14.5%), and single-parent homes (5.4%). Non-family living arrangements represent 52.3% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 36.2% and share housing at 16.0%. The suburb's median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark 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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Educational qualifications among Parkville residents aged 15+ significantly exceed broader benchmarks, with 51.3% possessing higher education credentials compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC, giving the precinct a major advantage in knowledge-based industries. Undergraduate degrees account for 28.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical training constitutes 11.9% of post-school achievements for residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (5.8%) and certificate-level courses (6.1%). Engagement in formal study is exceptionally prominent in Parkville, with 51.6% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational course.
This cohort includes 41.2% undertaking tertiary studies, 3.1% in secondary schooling, and 2.9% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Parkville reaches 54 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 12,500 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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Parkville's public transit network comprises 54 stops providing bus and light rail connectivity, supported by 19 distinct routes that account for 12,454 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is exceptional, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their closest transit point. Given its residential focus, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles represent 44% of journeys, walking accounts for 18%, and train travel covers 9%. Vehicle ownership is modest at 0.6 cars per household, below the regional standard, while 41.0% worked from home at the 2021 Census amid pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency across the network averages 1,779 daily journeys, which translates to roughly 230 services each week at an average 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 outcomes for Parkville residents remain largely positive, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks; overall chronic illness incidence is low across the general population, although elevated among older cohorts, and private healthcare insurance uptake is substantial at roughly 56% of residents (~4,645 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses locally, diagnosed in 8.6% and 11.8% of residents respectively, while 71.6% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions (relative to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne). Working-age demographics maintain strong health profiles.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.9% of the local population (656 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with health metrics among older residents presenting some relative challenges compared to the wider local demographic.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Parkville, where 39.2% of inhabitants were born abroad and 30.4% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith at 29.1% of the population, while Judaism accounts for 0.4% of residents, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 21.2%, followed by Australian at 17.9%, and Other heritage at 12.6%. Key demographic concentrations relative to Greater Melbourne include Chinese residents at 9.5% (against 6.5% regionally), Korean at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkville is 23, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 3 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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Parkville's demographic profile is heavily weighted toward young childless adults. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that 49.9% of the population consists of children and youth aged 0 - 24, compared with 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 9.8% (against 22.3% regionally). As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 23 years, down from 26 at the 2021 Census, sitting 14 years below Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37 and well under the national Census benchmark of 38. The 0 - 24 age bracket expanded from 44.6% at the Census to an estimated 49.9%.
Over the period to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among the 25 - 44 age cohort, rising by 600 residents (22%) to reach 3,281, while senior residents aged 65+ will experience the fastest percentage increase, climbing 61% to 1,056 residents.
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 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 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 (206041124). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.