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Pascoe Vale has an estimated 18,868 residents, up from 17,214 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,654 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.6% of that increase. That puts 4,075 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Pascoe Vale stands at approximately 18,868 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,654 people (9.6%) since the 2021 Census, which registered 17,214 residents. This population shift is calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,674, supplemented by 295 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 4,075 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlights the local land as a highly prized asset.
The 9.6% expansion rate recorded in Pascoe Vale since the 2021 census outstripped both the wider SA3 region (7.9%) and the state average, positioning the suburb as a primary driver of regional growth. This demographic increase was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which represented close to 74.6% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, utilising 2022 as a baseline, are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. Where these projections are unavailable, calculations rely on the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology to scale growth rates from LGA to SA2 divisions. The age group growth rates obtained through this process are projected forward to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the locality is set to experience notable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national statistical divisions. The area is projected to expand by 8,825 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 45.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
663 new dwellings have been approved in Pascoe Vale over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 112 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 100, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the last 5 financial years, Pascoe Vale has seen an average of about 132 new residential approvals annually, yielding a total of 663 residences. For FY-26, 92 approvals have been registered to date. A ratio of 1.1 people moving to the suburb for each new home built was observed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to balanced supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. The typical construction cost of these new properties stands at $370,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $425,000 have been logged this financial year, underscoring the dominantly residential character of local construction.
Compared with the wider Greater Melbourne area, construction activity in Pascoe Vale is somewhat elevated, running 12.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve options for buyers while supporting overall demand. The profile of new housing builds shows 22.0% are detached single dwellings and 78.0% are semi-detached or attached housing. This focus on higher density options provides accessible entry points for buyers, appealing to investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers alike. This represents a distinct shift from the established housing stock, which currently stands at 48.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, Pascoe Vale exhibits the hallmarks of a developing growth area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Pascoe Vale will gain 8,631 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new housing may fall short of demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster more pronounced price increases.
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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 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $140.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 27 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning strategies significantly influence local property market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects within the vicinity that are expected to impact the suburb. Notable projects include the Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct, the 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, the Fame Apartments, and Assembly Broadmeadows, with details provided on those of highest relevance.
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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.
Pascoe Vale Primary School Upgrade - Gymnasium
Construction of a new competition-grade gymnasium and sports precinct, including landscaping, a new playground, and associated infrastructure works as part of the school's modernisation program.
11,228 residents of Pascoe Vale are employed, from a labour force of 11,515. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 74.0%. 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 14,427, about 76% 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 has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation, an unemployment rate of 2.5%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of March 2026, 11,228 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate at 2.3% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard at 74.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 37.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
Public administration & safety is highly represented locally, showing a concentration 1.4 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, manufacturing is less prominent, employing 5.7% of residents compared to the metropolitan average of 7.2%. Given the discrepancy between the census-recorded working population and resident workers, this mainly residential suburb offers relatively few jobs within its borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 0.5% while overall employment registered a minor 0.1% decline over the 12-month period, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% expansion in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National occupational projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment trends. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth trajectories. While national employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these national sectoral trajectories onto the local job mix indicates that employment linked to Pascoe Vale residents could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this modeling acts as a simple weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
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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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Pascoe Vale SA2 recorded a median income of $65,582 and an average income of $78,870. These statistics are notably high on a national scale and exceed Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $71,891 and an average income of $86,457 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb near the 70th percentile nationwide.
Income distribution shows the largest single cohort comprises 33.8% of local residents (6,377 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% fall into this bracket. While high housing expenses account for 15.5% of income, strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains in the 66th percentile, and the suburb ranks in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
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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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Based on the most recent Census, the housing composition in Pascoe Vale consisted of 48.2% separate houses and 51.8% other options such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and units, compared to Greater Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Pascoe Vale were consistent with the metropolitan average at 29.6%, with remaining homes occupied by households with a mortgage (34.9%) or renters (35.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,100, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Pascoe Vale are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pascoe Vale counted 6,806 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,460 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children (31.4%), couples without children (24.2%), and single parents (10.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.9% of households, with single-person households representing 28.5% and group households making up 4.5% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.4 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6 residents.
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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The level of education among Pascoe Vale residents is significantly higher than regional and national trends, with 40.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well to access knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 27.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (16.1%).
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.7% of residents enrolled in some form of structured learning. This cohort includes 9.0% attending primary school, 6.4% enrolled in higher education, and 6.3% attending high school.
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Public transport in Pascoe Vale reaches 72 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows there are 72 active public transport stops within Pascoe Vale, serviced by a variety of bus lines. These stops are utilized by 7 distinct transit routes, which provide a combined total of 2,957 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport accessibility is classified as high, with residents living an average of 167 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 80% of commuters, while 11% travel by train.
Car ownership is lower than the metropolitan average, with dwellings averaging 1.1 vehicles. Additionally, a high proportion of residents, totaling 37.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic restrictions. Transit services run at an average frequency of 422 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to about 41 weekly passenger services per transit 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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Health indicators demonstrate favorable trends for residents of Pascoe Vale. Analysis by AreaSearch of mortality statistics and medical diagnoses shows that the community matches national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among the broader population, though older and vulnerable cohorts record figures above the national average. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~11,018 residents) holding cover. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents, respectively. A total of 71.9% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for residents aged under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.9% of the population (2,622 people), which is lower than the metropolitan average of 15.0%. Although health outcomes among local seniors present some challenges, they rank lower on a national scale than the rest of the local population.
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 displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban property markets, with 31.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 34.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 49.5% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in Islam, which is practiced by 8.3% of residents compared to 5.6% across the Greater Melbourne area. Regarding ancestry based on parental birthplaces, the largest groups in Pascoe Vale are Australian at 16.7%, English at 16.5%, and Italian at 15.5%.
The Italian ancestry cohort is notably larger than the metropolitan average of 5.2%. Other distinct ethnic concentrations include residents of Greek ancestry, representing 4.8% of the population compared to 2.7% regionally, Lebanese ancestry at 2.7% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Maltese ancestry at 1.7% compared to 1.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pascoe Vale is 36. 29.2% 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 in Pascoe Vale is 36 years, closely aligning with the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years and slightly below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a larger proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (18.4%) and a smaller share of young adults in the 15 - 24 range (10.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 16.9% to 18.4% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 11.3% to 10.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to experience the highest growth rate of 65%, adding 1,460 people to reach a total of 3,700.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,214 at the 2021 Census → 18,868 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 (210031538). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.