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Point Cook - North West has an estimated 10,151 residents, up from 9,565 at the 2021 Census — a change of 586 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 104 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.2% of that increase. That puts 3,453 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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Point Cook - North West has a population estimated at 10,151 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,565 residents, the population has grown by 586 individuals, or 6.1%. This update is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,151 and the addition of 104 validated new addresses registered after the census. This population size represents a density of 3,452 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this growth has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.2% of the recent population increase.
Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are applied using a weighted aggregation method to translate growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the area will experience growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 3,387 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 33.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Point Cook - North West over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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Approvals for new residential properties in Point Cook - North West average approximately 14 annually, with 74 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 5 approved in FY-26 to date. With an average of 4.8 new residents added per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping new supply, which tends to escalate prices and intensify competition among buyers, while the average expected construction cost for new dwellings stands at $373,000. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, new residential construction in Point Cook - North West is extremely low, sitting at 90.0% below the regional average per capita.
This limited building activity typically supports demand and valuations for established properties. The rate of construction also falls below the national average, reflecting the mature stage of the local market and pointing to possible planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 29.0% of new building approvals, while medium and high-density formats comprise 71.0%. This orientation toward denser housing options offers more accessible entry points for buyers and accommodates downsizers, investors, and first-home purchasers. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock, which consists of 89.0% houses, due to the dwindling supply of development sites and changing preferences regarding lifestyle and affordability. The area records approximately 5,717 people for each dwelling approval, indicating an established residential market. Demographic forecasts project that Point Cook - North West will add 3,387 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and underpinning stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Point Cook - North West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Point Cook - North West, worth an estimated $34 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.5 billion. 16 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, 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 projects, major planning initiatives, and regional developments play a critical role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Suburban Rail Loop West, Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School with Enabling Infrastructure (Point Cook South West), the Ison Road Extension, and the Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Suburban Rail Loop West
Suburban Rail Loop West is the final section of the 90km orbital rail line, connecting the Sunshine transport super hub to Werribee. As of 2026, the project remains in the further investigation and planning phase while construction focus remains on SRL East. The West section will integrate with the Melbourne Airport Rail and the Metro Tunnel, providing direct rail access to the Sunshine health and education precinct, including Victoria University and Sunshine Hospital, and improving regional connectivity to Melbournes western suburbs.
Point Cook Community Hospital
A new small-scale public hospital designed to provide everyday health services including chemotherapy, dialysis, public dental, and mental health support. The facility aims to reduce pressure on Footscray and Sunshine hospitals by offering locally accessible care. Despite initial timelines for completion in 2024, the project has faced delays with site investigations and builder appointment occurred in 2022, but construction progress has remained stalled as of mid-2025.
Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A major expansion to double the capacity of the Werribee Mercy Hospital emergency department from 33 to 67 treatment spaces. The project includes a dedicated paediatric zone, 4 new resuscitation bays, 16 short stay beds, 36 emergency care cubicles, and 4 adult mental health spaces. As of May 2026, the Victorian Government has allocated $95 million in the 2026-27 budget to open the facility. Construction has reached key milestones including the completion of front and rear weather-protected canopies, with the project on track for completion mid-2026.
Ison Road Extension
The Ison Road Extension project is constructing a 1.3km four-lane divided road connecting the Ison Road Overpass to Geelong Road at the Werribee Main Road-Princes Freeway interchange. It includes traffic signals, walking and cycling paths, and pedestrian facilities to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for the growing population in Wyndham's western corridor.
Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School with Enabling Infrastructure (Point Cook South West)
Delivery of a new P-9 school (Yurran P-9 College, formerly known by the interim name Point Cook South P-9) and a specialist school (Ngurraga School), along with enabling infrastructure including roads, intersections, drainage and services, in the Point Cook South West / East Werribee precinct. Both schools opened on Day 1, Term 1 2026, sharing an interim site at 65-67 Plover Way, Werribee South, while the permanent Yurran P-9 College campus is under construction nearby.The permanent P-9 campus, at 25 Dunnart Parade, Werribee South, is targeted for completion by Term 1 2027.
Point Cook South West School Enabling Works
Infrastructure delivery to support new schools, kindergarten and open space in Point Cook South West within the East Werribee Precinct. Includes roads, intersections, drainage and service infrastructure to enable construction and operation of new schools.
Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework
Wyndham City Council is preparing an urban design framework for the Hoppers Crossing Town Centre, also known as Hoppers Junction, to guide future development, public spaces, streets, parks, services, amenities, employment and business opportunities. The official engagement page shows consultation opened in February 2020, submissions closed on 31 March 2020, and the project moved into review with a vision statement and factsheet intended to support later framework stages. No newer official final framework document was located, so the project remains recorded as planning.
Williams Landing Station Improvements
Station accessibility and amenity upgrade at Williams Landing Station including a new lift on the Wallace Avenue side, new Parkiteer secure bicycle storage, upgraded platform shelters and station amenity improvements. Minor works were completed in late 2025, with lift, shelter and bike storage construction continuing through 2026 under the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution program.
6,117 residents of Point Cook - North West are employed, from a labour force of 6,311. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 80.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,635, about 75% 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 Point Cook - North West is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,117, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and workforce participation reaching an elevated 80.4% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 35.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The local workforce displays a strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 6.8% of employment compared to 9.2% across the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce size to the number of local jobs recorded in the Census indicates that this predominantly residential locality offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.7% and the labor force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for potential demand trends in Point Cook - North West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Point Cook - North West yields a projected local employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Point Cook - North West is $2,439 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $953 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,026 a year against an average of $72,033. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Point Cook - North West SA2 recorded a median income of $60,026 and an average income of $72,033. These figures exceed national benchmarks, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year yields updated estimates of approximately $65,801 for median income and $78,963 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that weekly household incomes are highly ranked at the 89th percentile, at $2,439.
Income distribution data reveals the largest cohort consists of 38.6% of residents (3,918 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the broader region where 32.8% of households fall into this bracket. Financial strength is also demonstrated by the 36.9% of households with weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports consumer demand. Housing costs absorb 15.4% of total income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 88th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Point Cook - North West had 2,862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. 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 dwellings in Point Cook - North West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.1% separate houses and 10.9% semi-detached, apartments, or other dwelling types, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Homeownership in Point Cook - North West was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne level, standing at 14.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (53.7%) or tenants (32.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,000, matching the Melbourne metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Point Cook - North West exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Point Cook - North West counted 2,862 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,037 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 87.0% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 56.0%, couples without children at 19.3%, and single parent families at 10.5%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.0%, with single-person households representing 10.3% and group households accounting for 2.6%. The median household size is 3.2 persons, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.7% of adults in Point Cook - North West hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,090 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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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Residents of Point Cook - North West demonstrate high levels of educational attainment, with 44.7% of those aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational training accounts for 24.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 13.5%. Engagement in education is high, with 36.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This student population includes 14.3% enrolled in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Point Cook - North West reaches 16 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 services in Point Cook - North West include 16 active stops served by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 2 distinct routes that together provide 444 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 301 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and commuting is predominantly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 83% of trips and train travel representing 11%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 35.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Services average 63 trips per day across the local routes, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.7% of residents in Point Cook - North West report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Point Cook - North West reflect notable challenges, based on mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 55% of the population, representing about 5,572 people. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequently reported medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.6% and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 81.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.7% of the local population (778 people), below the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes among older residents present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.2% of Point Cook - North West residents were born overseas and 55.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (14.3%) and English (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Point Cook - North West ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 55.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 54.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of the population. Hinduism shows a strong overrepresentation locally, accounting for 16.3% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the top three groups in Point Cook - North West are Other at 19.0%, Indian at 14.3% (which is higher than the regional average of 4.2%), and English at 13.3% (which is lower than the regional average of 20.1%).
Other specific ethnic groups show distinct concentrations: Serbian ancestry is recorded at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Maltese at 1.8% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Macedonian at 1.2% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Point Cook - North West is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 25.9% 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 Point Cook - North West is 35 years, making it slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort represents 20.5% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share and exceeds the national average of 14.3%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 11.7%. The median age has increased by 1.2 years since 2021, rising from 34 to 35. Notable shifts in the age structure include the 15 to 24 cohort growing from 11.8% to 14.2% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 13.8% to 15.8%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 13.7% to 11.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 22.4% to 20.5%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for Point Cook - North West, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 53%, adding 849 individuals to reach a total of 2,449.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Point Cook - North West
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 May 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 — 104 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,565 at the 2021 Census → 10,151 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 (213051581). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.