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Pascoe Vale has an estimated 18,902 residents, up from 17,214 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,688 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 311 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.6% of that increase. That puts 4,083 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Pascoe Vale stands at approximately 18,902 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 17,214 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 1,688 residents (9.8%). This net gain draws on the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,674 established in June 2025 alongside 311 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 4,082 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of nationwide territories evaluated by AreaSearch and underscoring significant demand for local residential land.
Expanding by 9.8% since the 2021 census, Pascoe Vale outpaced both its broader SA3 area (8.1%) and the wider state to establish itself as a regional growth hotspot. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 74.6% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their benchmark year, underpin AreaSearch's SA2-level modeling. Where local SA2 series are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections, applying weighted aggregation techniques to translate LGA growth trends down to the SA2 tier. In addition, aggregated cohort growth rates by age are utilized for demographic modeling spanning 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, forward-looking forecasts point to exceptional population expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent of statistical regions tracked by AreaSearch. Taking the most recent annual ERP figures as a foundation, the locality is projected to add 8,764 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 45.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
674 new dwellings have been approved in Pascoe Vale over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 135 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential planning permissions in Pascoe Vale have run at an annual mean of roughly 134 dwellings, generating 674 homes in total. Across this 5 financial years span (from FY-22 to FY-26), the local intake has tracked at 1.1 new residents per year for each newly consented residence, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions alongside stable market fundamentals, with newly approved homes carrying an average expected build cost of $458,000. Concurrently, non-residential building approvals have reached $425,000 during the current financial year, highlighting a heavily residential-driven development pipeline.
Building activity across Pascoe Vale is tracking moderately ahead of Greater Melbourne, exceeding the broader regional benchmark by 15.0% on a per-capita basis over the 5 year period to support existing home values while ensuring options for purchasers. Of these recent builds, detached houses make up 25.0%, whereas medium-to-high density attached structures represent 75.0%. This growing orientation toward medium-density housing offers attainable options for first-home seekers, property investors, and downsizers. It also signals a marked structural transition from the prevailing built environment (where standalone houses account for 48.0%), pointing to diminishing greenfield/infill parcels, shifting household preferences, and heightened demand for varied, cost-effective dwelling formats. With approximately 156 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays typical growth-precinct characteristics. Demographic outlooks indicate that Pascoe Vale will welcome an additional 8,536 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should construction activity persist at its prevailing pace, dwelling additions may fall short of demographic expansion, creating heightened buyer competition and providing underlying upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around Pascoe Vale
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 Pascoe Vale, worth an estimated $54 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $140.2 billion. 13 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Urban performance is heavily guided by major public works, capital projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 17 local initiatives anticipated to impact the precinct. Prominent examples include the Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct, 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, Fame Apartments, and Assembly Broadmeadows, among other key developments outlined in the accompanying record.
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Fame Apartments
A mid-rise apartment development offering 27 one and two-bedroom residences, focusing on modern design and community values.
Napier Park Masterplan and Community Hub
Program of works to protect and enhance Napier Park's heritage Plains Grassy Woodland and improve local community facilities in the Loeman Street precinct. Recent stages have focused on stormwater harvesting and a new vegetated swale to support the river red gums and improve water quality before flows reach Five Mile Creek and Moonee Ponds Creek. Future stages are expected to deliver further landscape upgrades, paths and open space improvements that support a future community hub and early years facilities for nearby families.
1 Northumberland Road Luxury Townhouses
Collection of 6 exclusive luxury townhouses designed by Wardle Design. Mix of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom residences with focus on sustainable design and premium finishes.
York Street Park and Bell Street Land Sale, Pascoe Vale South
Merri-bek City Council has delivered York Street Park on the Westgate Street portion of the former Bell Street site as part of its Park Close to Home program. The new local park opened to the community on 16 February 2026 and includes shaded play areas, shelter, seating and picnic tables, a grassed area, drinking fountain, paths, tree planting and recycled or sustainable materials where practical. Council is progressing the proposed sale of the Bell Street facing portion of the land for potential residential, retail, office or essential services use.
Pentridge Precinct
A landmark $2.2 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the heritage-listed former Pentridge Prison site in Coburg, comprising two adjoining precincts and spanning historical and modern residential, retail, and commercial spaces. Construction continues across multiple stages including the Cascade Square towers and ongoing masterplanned residential expansion by developers Shayher Group, Salvo, and Blue Earth Group.
Glenroy Structure Plan
Long-term structure plan guiding regeneration of the Glenroy Activity Centre, including the Pascoe Vale Road and Wheatsheaf Road shopping areas, the industrial area east of the rail line and adjoining land. The plan supports a vibrant mixed-use centre with more services, facilities, activity and residential opportunities. Current implementation includes public realm renewal, with the West Street Shopping Strip Improvement moving into construction from February 2026 for about 10 to 11 months, including footpath upgrades, road works, drainage, traffic calming, new asphalt, safer pedestrian access, seating, landscaping and support for local businesses.
299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Precinct
Approved mixed-use precinct at 299-311 Pascoe Vale Road, Essendon. The scheme is planned around the 20-minute neighbourhood concept and includes a six-storey mixed-use first stage with about 25000 sqm of retail, supermarkets, food and beverage premises, cinema and entertainment uses, gym, medical, veterinary, childcare, office and major basement car parking. A later residential stage is planned as two buildings ranging from about seven storeys on Pascoe Vale Road to about eleven storeys near the rail corridor.The design includes a green plaza, pedestrian-friendly streetscape, solar PV, rainwater harvesting and EV charging.
Coburg North Community Hub
Merri-bek City Council is planning the new Coburg North Community Hub to provide a modern, multi-purpose facility for northern suburbs residents. Concept plans include a branch library, integrated childcare and maternal child health consulting suites, multipurpose meeting rooms, and youth program spaces. The project is currently in the strategic planning phase with completion targeted around 2028.
11,228 residents of Pascoe Vale are employed, from a labour force of 11,515. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,463, about 77% 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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Pascoe Vale is characterized by an educated talent pool, pronounced engagement across professional services, an unemployment level of only 2.5%, and solid workforce consistency throughout the prior year. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 11,228, while local joblessness remained 2.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local participation rate is largely standard at 73.9%, compared with 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census findings indicated that 37.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. Locally resident workers are heavily engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside professional & technical roles.
A standout specialization exists in public administration & safety, where the area's workforce concentration reaches 1.4 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing footprint is smaller, engaging 5.7% of working residents against 7.2% across the wider region. Given its largely residential character, the suburb generates fewer internal employment roles, as demonstrated when comparing Census daytime workers against resident employee numbers. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM releases shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.5% while total employment dipped by 0.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% workforce expansion, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides additional context on anticipated labor requirements across Pascoe Vale over five and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variances among industry sectors. Modeling these structural industry trajectories against Pascoe Vale's specific sector distribution indicates potential local job increases of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation provided for illustrative context without integrating localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Pascoe Vale is $2,003 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $971 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,582 a year against an average of $78,870. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 position income levels in the Pascoe Vale SA2 within the upper brackets nationwide. Median taxpayer earnings across the Pascoe Vale SA2 reach $65,582, with the average income standing at $78,870, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164, respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of around $71,891 (median) and $86,457 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family remuneration clustered near the national 70th percentile.
Approximately 33.8% of the local cohort (6,388 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. While residential costs absorb 15.5% of total income, robust baseline earnings maintain disposable income at the 66th percentile and secure a position in the 7th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pascoe Vale had 6,806 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling stock in Pascoe Vale was split between 48.2% standalone houses and 51.8% attached, apartment, or other dwelling types, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 29.6%, matching metropolitan levels, while 34.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 35.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations were higher than the metropolitan benchmark at $2,100 (compared to $2,000 across Greater Melbourne), while median weekly rental payments sat at $400 against the regional figure of $390.
Across Australia as a whole, typical monthly home loan repayments in Pascoe Vale sit well above the $1,863 national average, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide metric of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pascoe Vale counted 6,806 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,473 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children (31.4%), childless couples (24.2%), and single-parent arrangements (10.1%). Non-family living situations account for the other 32.9%, comprising single-person households at 28.5% and share houses at 4.5%. With an average of 2.4 people per home, median household size sits slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.2% of adults in Pascoe Vale hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,401 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Tertiary qualification rates across Pascoe Vale comfortably exceed broader averages, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared with 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile equips the local workforce effectively for modern knowledge-sector employment. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 26.2%, alongside postgraduate degrees (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). In addition, vocational and technical credentials remain prominent, with 27.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (16.1%). A substantial 28.7% of the local population is enrolled in an educational course, reflecting robust learning participation.
Specifically, 9.0% attend primary schools, 6.4% are engaged in higher education, and 6.3% attend secondary institutions.
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Public transport in Pascoe Vale reaches 72 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Pascoe Vale is supported by 72 operational stops encompassing local bus links. These stops are served by 8 designated routes that deliver a total of 4,226 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is high, with local homes positioned an average of 167 meters from their closest transit facility. Being an established residential enclave, commuter trips are primarily outbound; private vehicle travel remains the primary mode at 80%, while 11% journey via rail. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below the metropolitan figure. A notable 37.3% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 603 trips per day, which equates to roughly 58 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.9% of residents in Pascoe Vale report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% 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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General health metrics for Pascoe Vale show favorable conditions, as AreaSearch's evaluation of disease prevalence and mortality patterns aligns closely with national benchmarks. The incidence of standard health issues is relatively low across the broader demographic, though elevated among senior and vulnerable groups compared to the nationwide average. In addition, private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 58% of the community (~11,038 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 7.9% and 8.0 of the population, respectively, while 71.9% of residents stated they have no long-term health conditions, comparable to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged below 65 experience above-average general health outcomes. Older citizens aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the suburb (2,565 people), lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%. While health challenges among seniors are somewhat more pronounced, their relative ranking remains below that of the wider community nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.4% of Pascoe Vale residents were born overseas and 34.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.7%) and English (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pascoe Vale demonstrates higher cultural heterogeneity than many surrounding areas, with 31.4% of its residents born abroad and 34.9% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 49.5% of the local populace. The suburb also displays a notable concentration of Islamic residents, who make up 8.3% of the community compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating ancestral background through parental birthplace data, the leading reported heritages are Australian (16.7%), English (16.5%), and Italian (15.5%), with the Italian demographic significantly exceeding the metropolitan share of 5.2%.
Furthermore, several other cultural groups display prominent representation above regional baselines, including Greek at 4.8% (against 2.7% regionally), Lebanese at 2.7% (compared to 0.8%), and Maltese at 1.7% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pascoe Vale is 36. 29.7% 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 age distribution of Pascoe Vale tilts toward early and mid-career cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 37.5% of the population is aged between 25 - 44, compared to 32.1% throughout Greater Melbourne, while children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 27.3%, against 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 36, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 35.9% to 37.5% of total residents.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 age category will experience the largest absolute expansion, growing by 2,542 residents (62%) to total 6,629. In relative percentage terms, older demographics (65+) will increase fastest, rising 91% to encompass 4,908 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pascoe Vale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 311 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,214 at the 2021 Census → 18,902 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 (210031538). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.