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Paynesville has an estimated 7,190 residents, up from 6,977 at the 2021 Census — a change of 213 people, or 3.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 355 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 17 people per 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Paynesville is estimated at 7,190 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 213 residents (3.1%) from the 6,977 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,190 alongside 355 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 17.2 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The 3.1% population expansion in Paynesville since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 region (2.3%), establishing it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 83.6% of the population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For locations lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is forecast to experience rapid growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan locations, with the population projected to grow by 3,404 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 47.3% over the 16 years.
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422 new dwellings have been approved in Paynesville over the past five years, an average of 84 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 86, 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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Residential development in Paynesville averages approximately 84 approved dwellings annually, with 422 residential approvals recorded over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 79 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.9 new residents arriving per new dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is matching or running ahead of demand, providing buyers with options and enabling population growth beyond current projections, while new homes carry an average construction cost of $308,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $350,000 for the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., construction activity in Paynesville is elevated, tracking 45.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers and helps protect established property values. This level of activity is substantially higher than the national average, pointing to strong interest from developers. Recent home building consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low density suburban profile focused on standalone homes that draw buyers seeking space. Representing approximately 101 people per approved dwelling, Paynesville displays the hallmarks of a low density community. Demographic projections indicate Paynesville will add 3,404 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should the pace of construction remain unchanged, housing supply could fall short of this population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Paynesville
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paynesville, worth an estimated $252 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.3 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development 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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Local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local performance, and AreaSearch has identified 9 projects expected to influence the area. The key developments include Paynesville Park Estate, Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, Eagle Point Lifestyle Estate, and Encore Living Paynesville, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
Gippsland Lakes Shared Community Hub
Redevelopment of the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club into a multi-purpose community hub. The facility will serve as a home for water sports and community groups, featuring boat storage, meeting rooms, social spaces, a public deck, and a function hall. As of January 2026, the project is in the final design refinement phase with the Project Reference Group before moving to tender.
Lincoln Lifestyle Eagle Point
A premium masterplanned over-50s land lease community by Lincoln Place delivering 203 architecturally designed two- and three-bedroom single-storey homes on a 10.2-hectare site near Paynesville in Victoria's Gippsland Lakes region. Civil works commenced with a sod-turn ceremony on 15 March 2026, with local contractor Rowe Constructions engaged. First residents are expected in early 2027. Resort-style amenities will include a clubhouse with cinema, library and alfresco dining, a heated indoor pool, wellness centre with gym, competition bowls green, and a pickleball court.Homes are built to Liveable Housing Australia Silver Standard and include solar panels and water tanks. The land lease model means no stamp duty, entry, exit, body-corporate or council rates for homeowners.
Palm Lake Resort Paynesville
Luxury over-50s resort-style community featuring 195 designer homes, a world-class Latitude Country Club with extensive amenities including Milon Gymnasium, pools, cinema, and bowling green in a lakeside setting. The resort is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of 2027.
Paynesville Park Estate
A 16.41-hectare residential land estate on the edge of Paynesville, offering house and land packages with access from Newlands Drive, King Street, and Coast Avenue. The estate has reached its final stage, with construction now finished and land titles available for the remaining lots. It features open reserve space and walking paths, and is close to Paynesville Primary School, a childcare centre, and the town's sports and recreation precinct, with a short walk to the Esplanade foreshore.
Shearwater Residential Development (59-Lot Stage)
Proposal by Resi Ventures for the first stage of the Shearwater development, which involves a 59-lot residential subdivision on 10.702 hectares. The project includes roads, paths, landscaping, a public reserve, drainage, stormwater treatment, and habitat creation for environmental protection. It is a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act due to potential impacts on Latham Snipe and the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site. The wider Shearwater project is ultimately planned for 485 lots.
Encore Living Paynesville
A resort-style, pet-friendly retirement village for independent over-50s in the Gippsland Lakes region, featuring 93 two- and three-bedroom villas and a community hub with a salt-chlorinated indoor pool, gym, lounge, and dining areas. Construction on display villas and the village has commenced, with an expanded plan for up to 130 independent living units.
Paynesville Water Recycling Plant Winter Storage Project
Construction of a new 300 megalitre winter storage lagoon and associated transfer infrastructure at the Paynesville Water Recycling Plant. The project expands recycled water storage capacity to improve wet weather wastewater management, protect local waterways and support future growth across Paynesville, Eagle Point, Raymond Island, Newlands Arm and Banksia Peninsula. The project was delivered by Max Bright and Sons for East Gippsland Water and completed before winter 2026.
2,687 residents of Paynesville are employed, from a labour force of 2,792. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 43.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,287, about 87% 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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The local workforce in Paynesville is characterized by skilled professionals, particularly in essential services, with an unemployment rate of just 3.8% and employment growth estimated at 3.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 2,687 employed residents, and the unemployment rate matched the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, though the participation rate of 43.6% was considerably lower than the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic. Census data indicated that a moderate 16.4% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.3% of the workforce, which is below the 7.5% average for Regional Vic. The comparison between the census working population and resident population suggests that the local area offers limited employment opportunities within its boundaries. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, employment grew by 3.9% and the labor force expanded by 3.4% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor demand in Paynesville. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies significantly across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests Paynesville's employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, which is a weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Paynesville is $1,071 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $571 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,224 a year against an average of $54,537. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Paynesville SA2 recorded a median income of $44,224 and an average income of $54,537. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $48,478 for the median and $59,783 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Paynesville all place within the 5th to 8th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 30.4% of the population (2,185 people) earn in the $800 - 1,499 range, which differs from the regional trend where 30.3% earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Although residents retain 88.7% of their income due to modest housing costs, total disposable income sits in the 10th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paynesville had 3,060 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 60% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 28.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Paynesville at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.7% standalone houses and 8.4% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of home ownership was high at 60.3%, well above the Regional Vic. level, with the remaining homes either mortgaged (23.6%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average of $1,430 at $1,300, while the median weekly rent was $310, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
On a national level, Paynesville's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paynesville counted 3,060 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 45% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.0%, which is composed of 15.5% couples with children, 44.9% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. The remaining 32.0% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households at 29.8% and group living situations at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Paynesville hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 265 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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 attainment levels in the area show that 18.4% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the VIC state average of 33.4%. Among those with tertiary qualifications, Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.3% and postgraduate degrees at 3.2%. Technical and trade credentials are widely held, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (29.3%). School and university enrollment accounts for 18.1% of the local population, which includes 6.6% in primary school, 5.0% in high school, and 1.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Paynesville means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transport options shows 2 active transit stops in Paynesville, which are serviced by 2 distinct routes that provide a combined 67 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is rated as limited, with residents living an average of 1365 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, leading most workers to commute outside the community, with private cars being the main transport mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household, and 16.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 patterns.
Service frequency averages 9 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 33 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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53.7% of residents in Paynesville report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Public health metrics indicate challenges for Paynesville based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with notable health issues observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 47% of the population (~3,364 people). This compares to a rate of 50.5% across Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 13.9 and 9.0% of residents respectively, while 53.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort faces notable challenges with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 42.6% of the population (3,060 people), compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic., though senior health outcomes rank above average, with national percentiles exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Paynesville is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.2%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Paynesville has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to broader benchmarks, with 83.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 96.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.9% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% level seen across Regional Vic. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 36.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 30.7%, Australian at 27.9%, and Scottish at 10.4%.
There are also differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch heritage accounting for 2.0% of Paynesville residents (compared to 1.7% regionally), French at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and German at 4.0% (compared to 3.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paynesville is 60, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 13.6% 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 Paynesville is 60 years, which is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (22.9%), while the 35 - 44 year-old cohort is smaller (7.2%) than in Regional Vic. This 65 - 74 cohort is also well above the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 13.9% to 15.6% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group decreased from 24.9% to 22.9%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 17.8% to 16.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project that the 65 to 74 age group will grow by 542 people (33%), rising from 1,645 to 2,188.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paynesville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 355 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,977 at the 2021 Census → 7,190 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 (205021086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.