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Phillip Island has an estimated 14,942 residents, up from 13,799 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,143 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years. 714 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.8% of that increase. That puts 149 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Phillip Island stands at approximately 14,942 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,143 individuals (8.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,799 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,797 from June 2025 combined with 714 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 148 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and scope for prospective growth. The 8.3% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic.
(4.3%) as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. The rise in population was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.8% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, modified via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. The growth rates by age group derived from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, outstanding growth that ranks in the highest 10 percent of non-metropolitan Australia is anticipated during this timeframe, with the locality projected to grow by 7,395 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, showing an overall rise of 48.5% across the 16 years.
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1,066 new dwellings have been approved in Phillip Island over the past five years, an average of 213 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 162 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, well below 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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Phillip Island has averaged approximately 213 new residential approvals annually, with 1,066 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 64 registered so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.6 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the local market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering steady conditions, while new residential projects average a construction value of $317,000. Furthermore, $24.3 million in commercial approvals have been logged in the current financial year, indicating a moderate scale of commercial building activity.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Phillip Island exhibits slightly elevated development levels (35.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving solid options for buyers while reinforcing established property values. This is significantly above the national benchmark, showing robust developer confidence in the locality. Recent construction activity consists of 56.0% standalone houses and 44.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing a growing selection of medium-density choices that deliver a variety of options across different price points, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact designs. This marks a clear transition from the current housing stock (which stands at 89.0% houses), indicating a shrinking pool of developable land alongside evolving resident preferences and the demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing styles. The area registers roughly 103 people per dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Phillip Island will add 7,248 residents by 2041 (taking the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping reasonable pace with this expected expansion, although purchasers could encounter heightened competition as the population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Phillip Island
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Phillip Island, worth an estimated $554 million. A further 177 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.6 billion. 48 are already under construction and 103 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact the trajectory of a region as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable initiatives include the Samuel Property Warley Avenue Apartments, Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island, the Cowes to Ventnor Shared Path, and the Phillip Island Recreation Reserve Master Plan, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Isle of Wight Hotel Redevelopment
Redevelopment of 140-year-old pub into 7-story mixed-use hotel with 163 keys, pool deck, rooftop sports courts, and key-worker hostel. Includes pub, bistro, dining options, and shops.
Phillip Island Sporting Precinct
A planned 32.67-hectare greenfield regional sports and recreation precinct in Cowes. The Master Plan features multiple football and cricket ovals, soccer pitches, netball and tennis courts, an aquatic and leisure centre, a regional skate park, a fenced off-leash dog park, and connecting walking paths. Currently undergoing a planning scheme amendment to rezone the site to a Public Park and Recreation Zone.
Cowes Foreshore Precinct Streetscape Upgrades
Comprehensive town centre streetscape and public realm revitalisation project connecting Cowes township to the foreshore along Thompson Avenue North and The Esplanade. Includes civic green space, accessible pedestrian ramps, sea wall interface upgrades, new paved walkways, and streetscape greening.
Cowes to Rhyll Shared Path Connection
The Cowes to Rhyll Shared Pathway Connection is a multi-stage active transport project designed to link Cowes and Rhyll via off-road shared pedestrian and cycling trails[cite: 1]. Managed by Bass Coast Shire Council, the trail utilizes road reserves and management tracks to improve safety and connectivity across Phillip Island[cite: 1].
Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island
A retirement community development at 498 Settlement Road, Cowes, located 350m from the beach. Features modern, low-maintenance homes for over 50s downsizers with multi-million-dollar amenities. Sales suite operates at 59 Justice Road, Cowes. Multiple home designs available on extra large lots.
Phillip Island Recreation Reserve Master Plan
A long-term strategic master plan for 32 hectares of public open space, now progressing as the Phillip Island Sporting Precinct. The plan includes the development of two football and cricket ovals, four netball courts, a fenced off-leash dog park, and walking tracks. It also incorporates a future aquatic centre, though delivery of the aquatic component has been staged as a secondary phase following the redevelopment of the Wonthaggi facility.
Phillip Island Hot Springs Project
A 13-hectare oceanfront geothermal bathing and wellness precinct at Newhaven on the south coast of Phillip Island, approximately 101km from Melbourne. Stage 1 - the Lagoon Bathing Precinct - is under active construction with opening targeted for mid to late 2026. Features include geothermal pools sourced from a natural granitic aquifer (up to 70 degrees Celsius), saunas, cold plunges, a reflexology walk, swim-up bar, apothecary, and a redesigned Cape Kitchen dining venue. Over 100,000 indigenous trees and shrubs are being planted across the site.Owned by the Onsen Group and managed by Hatcher Advisory, who assumed involvement in late 2024 to bring construction back on track. Stage 2 (day spa) and Stage 3 (120-room hotel) are planned subject to future approvals. Total investment exceeds $60 million including $5.2 million from the Victorian Government via the Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Enabling Tourism Fund.
Samuel Property Warley Avenue Apartments
Permit approved luxury residential development comprising 91 apartments across two five-storey buildings with 117 car spaces on a 4,053sqm beachfront site. The project remains approved, however the site was placed on the market during 2025 for sale to another developer with the benefit of the existing permit. No construction has commenced.
6,613 residents of Phillip Island are employed, from a labour force of 6,794. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 53.5%. 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 13,664, about 91% 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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Phillip Island possesses a qualified workforce with strong representation in the lifestyle and retail sectors, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.7%, and an estimated 4.2% rise in employment over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 6,613 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, though participation in the labor force is notably lower (53.5% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census responses indicate a moderate 23.1% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The locality features a particularly high concentration in accommodation & food, with employment numbers reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a minor presence at 2.2% employment, compared to 7.5% across the region. The locality appears to provide a restricted volume of local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month timeframe saw employment grow by 4.2% while the labor force expanded by 3.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. The national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Phillip Island. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Phillip Island suggests that local employment is set to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Phillip Island is $1,175 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $640 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,012 a year against an average of $58,296. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Phillip Island SA2 records a median taxpayer income of $44,012 and an average of $58,296, based on the latest postcode ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average, contrasting with a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these values at approximately $48,246 (median) and $63,904 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes on Phillip Island all rank between the 11th and 17th percentiles on a national basis.
Distribution statistics show that the largest cohort comprises 27.7% of residents (4,138 people) in the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. Pressures regarding housing affordability are severe, with only 84.9% of income remaining, placing the area in the 13th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Phillip Island had 5,526 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. 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 mix of housing types in Phillip Island, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 89.1% houses and 11.0% other housing forms (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Outright home ownership in Phillip Island stood at 47.8%, which was well above the level in Regional Vic., with the remaining households being mortgaged (29.2%) or renting (22.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional Vic. average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $330, compared to $1,430 and $285 in Regional Vic.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Phillip Island are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Phillip Island counted 5,526 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,984 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 65.3%, consisting of 20.7% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.7%, with single person homes at 32.2% and group housing representing 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Phillip Island hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,746 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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Attainment of educational qualifications in Phillip Island is below regional standards, with 23.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 33.4% across VIC. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and skill development. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (27.7%). Participation in study is quite strong, with 26.5% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This proportion comprises 10.1% in primary school, 7.6% in high school, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Phillip Island reaches 54 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 public transport network shows 54 active transport stops situated within Phillip Island. These locations are serviced by 3 distinct routes, which combine to offer 156 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connection levels are assessed as moderate, with residents living an average of 423 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area is predominantly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the locality, with private vehicles remaining the principal mode of travel at 91%, followed by walking at 5%. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional norm.
Additionally, 23.1% of residents work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns). The average frequency of public transport services is 22 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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61.5% of residents in Phillip Island report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Phillip Island experiences notable health struggles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with typical health issues being relatively common among both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage being low at roughly 48% of the population (~7,202 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality were identified as arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.5% and 8.8% of the population respectively, while 61.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
Working-age population members display a higher than average incidence of chronic conditions. The locality has 31.7% of its population aged 65 and over (4,742 people), exceeding the 23.9% recorded in Regional Vic., with national comparisons ranking higher than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Phillip Island is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Phillip Island registers below the national average for cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.2% of the population, 81.3% of residents born in Australia, and 93.4% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 42.4% of the local population. However, the most distinct disproportion is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. Looking at heritage (the birth countries of parents), the three largest ancestral cohorts in Phillip Island are English at 32.2% of the population, Australian at 27.8%, and Irish at 9.6%.
Additionally, there are clear variances in the proportion of other cultural backgrounds: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.0% of the Phillip Island population (compared to 1.7% across the region), Scottish is at 9.1% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Welsh is at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Phillip Island is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 52 years in Phillip Island is substantially higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and sits well above the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. standard, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly over-represented at 19.2% locally, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.9%. This concentration in the 65 - 74 bracket is far above the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 8.5% to 10.0% of the local population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 7.5% to 8.9%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 17.3% to 15.5%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.9% to 10.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to major shifts in Phillip Island, with the 65 to 74 group expected to see the largest increase of 36%, adding 1,042 residents to total 3,913.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Phillip Island
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 24 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 714 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,799 at the 2021 Census → 14,942 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 (205031091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.