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Phillip Island has an estimated 14,949 residents, up from 13,799 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,150 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years. 715 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Phillip Island stands at approximately 14,949 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,150 people (8.3%) compared to the 13,799 people counted during the 2021 Census. This upward trend is established using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,795 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 715 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a population density calculated at 148 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space alongside capacity for upcoming residential expansion. Outperforming both the Rest of Vic.
(4.4%) and its broader SA4 region, Phillip Island's 8.3% post-2021 Census growth establishes it as a primary regional growth hub. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 78.8% of aggregate population additions across recent periods. Projections for each individual SA2 area published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) have been integrated into AreaSearch's modeling. Wherever specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures via weighted population growth aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these aggregated series are subsequently applied uniformly across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Forward-looking demographic projections indicate exceptional expansion that places the locality within the upper 10 percent of regional non-metropolitan districts across the nation, with an anticipated gain of 7,344 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP population statistics, equating to an overall 48.1% surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
878 new dwellings have been approved in Phillip Island over the past five years, an average of 175 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 176 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval volumes across Phillip Island have averaged roughly 175 new homes per annum, accumulating to 878 homes over the past 5 financial years. Balanced market conditions were maintained between FY-22 and FY-26, when around 2 new residents arrived per new dwelling across the 5 financial years; however, this ratio has climbed to 3.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting tighter available supply and rising demand. The average building value for new residential construction stands at $437,000. Additionally, commercial development has progressed at a stable pace, with $24.3 million in commercial building approvals authorized during this financial year.
Residential building volumes in Phillip Island remain somewhat elevated relative to the Rest of Vic., tracking 31.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which maintains diverse buyer options while reinforcing established asset values despite recent moderation in activity. This level of activity also tracks substantially above the nationwide baseline, signaling healthy builder and developer appetite. Recent construction approvals comprise 59.0% detached dwellings alongside 41.0% attached dwellings, introducing a broader selection of apartments and townhouses tailored to diverse budgets, spanning entry-level residences to traditional family homes. This marks an evolving pattern against the established baseline of 89.0% houses, illustrating shifting lifestyle preferences, increasing demand for affordable housing diversity, and a diminishing footprint of greenfield building land. A ratio of around 190 people per dwelling approval characterizes Phillip Island as an active growth market. According to the latest quarterly demographic modeling from AreaSearch, Phillip Island is on track to gain 7,190 residents by 2041. Should building approvals continue at their historical pace, dwelling construction could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on local real estate pricing.
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Development applications around Phillip Island
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Phillip Island, worth an estimated $596 million. A further 178 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15 billion. 50 are already under construction and 110 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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Local capital works, strategic planning initiatives, and major infrastructure additions play a pivotal role in shaping an area's long-term performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects with the potential to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Cowes to Ventnor Shared Path, Samuel Property Warley Avenue Apartments, Phillip Island Recreation Reserve Master Plan, and Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island, with major items outlined below.
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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
Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island is a master-planned land lease community for downsizers over 50 located at 498 Settlement Road in Cowes. The development includes approximately 165 low-maintenance homes alongside multi-million-dollar community facilities including a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and bowling green. Construction and progressive stage releases remain ongoing.
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 53.4%. 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 13,672, 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 features a capable workforce with prominent representation across retail and lifestyle-oriented sectors, supported by an unemployment rate of 2.7% and estimated job expansion of 4.2% over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,613, with local unemployment tracking 1.0% below the 3.7% benchmark observed across Regional Vic., though labour participation of 53.4% sits well beneath Regional Vic.'s 61.1%. In the Census findings, 23.1% of workers reported working from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local resident employment is anchored by accommodation & food, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Concentration in accommodation & food is particularly distinct, registering at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of local workers, trailing the 7.5% share seen across Regional Vic.. Comparing the Census count of locally based jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment capacity remains comparatively constrained. Analyses from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures show that employment rose by 4.2% and the labour force grew by 3.4% during the 12 months to March 2026, which led to a 0.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labour force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand on Phillip Island. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and were aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Phillip Island's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.4% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes localised population projections.
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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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Based on AreaSearch's synthesis of Australian Taxation Office records for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Phillip Island SA2 sit below the broader Australian standard. Median individual taxpayer income is recorded at $44,012 with an average of $58,296, contrasting with Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $48,246 (median) and $63,904 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and individual incomes across Phillip Island consistently placed between the 11th and 17th percentiles nationwide.
The local income breakdown shows 27.7% of residents (4,140 individuals) earning within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, differing from the capital city pattern where 30.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving only 84.9% of income remaining and placing the area in the 13th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the district 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing landscape on Phillip Island was composed of 89.1% houses and 11.0% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright homeownership was noticeably stronger on Phillip Island, reaching 47.8%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 29.2% and rental accommodation comprised 22.9%. The area's median monthly mortgage cost was $1,517 (above the Regional Vic. mark of $1,430), and the median weekly rental rate reached $330 (surpassing Regional Vic.'s $285). From a nationwide perspective, monthly mortgage obligations in Phillip Island are considerably below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well under the national figure of $375.
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Phillip Island counted 5,526 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,987 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 units constitute 65.3% of local households, comprising couples without children at 34.3%, couples with children at 20.7%, and single parent families at 9.6%. The balance of 34.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (32.2%) alongside group households (2.6%). Typical household size sits at a median of 2.2 people, slightly under the Regional Vic. baseline of 2.4.
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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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Tertiary qualification levels in Phillip Island track behind wider Victorian standards, with 23.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 33.4% in VIC, pointing to opportunities for future educational attainment. Bachelor qualifications represent 15.7% of the adult population, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (27.7%) and advanced diplomas (13.5%). Local engagement in learning is robust, with 26.5% of the population actively enrolled in formal study programs.
This group consists of 10.1% attending primary school, 7.6% engaged in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Phillip Island reaches 54 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 150 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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Public transport connectivity on Phillip Island is supported by 54 operational stops across 3 dedicated transit routes, generating a combined 152 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is rated as moderate, with residents living an average distance of 424 meters from their nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most journeys are outward commutes, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of travel and walking comprising 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 23.1% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Transit service across all routes averages 21 trips per day, providing approximately 2 weekly trips per transit 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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Mortality figures and chronic condition metrics reviewed by AreaSearch indicate notable community health challenges across Phillip Island, with elevated condition prevalence spanning younger and older cohorts alike. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is constrained at roughly 48% of the community (~7,205 people), lagging behind Regional Vic. (50.5%) and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues locally, affecting 11.5% and 8.8% of residents respectively, whereas 61.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Rates of chronic illness are elevated among the working-age population.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over make up 33.4% of the population (4,995 people), higher than the 24.0% regional proportion in Regional Vic. and ranking even higher when compared against national benchmarks.
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 exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.2% of the community, 81.3% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 42.4% of residents. The most noticeable variation is found in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the local population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. English (32.2%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (9.6%) represent the primary ancestral backgrounds reported across Phillip Island. In addition, several other backgrounds show distinct local representation relative to regional patterns, including Dutch at 2.0% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish at 9.1% (compared to 8.8%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Phillip Island is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 15.8% 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 demographic profile of Phillip Island leans heavily toward older age groups. As at August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 33.4% of the local population, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic., while younger demographics aged 0 - 24 represent 22.7% against a regional benchmark of 28.5%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 52 years, mirroring the 2021 Census finding and sitting 9 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43, while the nationwide median at that Census was 38. The primary shift since the Census has been the expansion of retiree and elderly cohorts from 29.3% to an estimated 33.4%.
Within this group, the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 17.3% to an estimated 15.3%, while the 65 to 74 segment expanded from 17.9% to 19.8%, indicating an ageing population base without matching replenishment from younger families. Projections to 2041 indicate retiree and elderly cohorts will account for the bulk of growth, rising by 2,355 residents (47%) to reach 7,351, while the fastest relative growth is projected among adults aged 25 - 44, increasing 65% to 4,351.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 22 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 715 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,799 at the 2021 Census → 14,949 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (205031091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.