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Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has an estimated 6,053 residents, up from 5,519 at the 2021 Census — a change of 534 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.1% of that increase. Density is about 98 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff stands at approximately 6,053 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 534 individuals (9.7%) relative to the 5,519 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,053 from June 2025 alongside 171 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these figures, the density ratio is 98 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future expansion. The 9.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic.
(4.3%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 87.1% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 locality. Where such data is unavailable, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 release are utilized, modified via weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Growth trajectories across age groups from these aggregates are also applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transitions, a major population expansion in the highest national non-metropolitan quartile is anticipated, with the locality projected to grow by 1,800 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 29.7% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
513 new dwellings have been approved in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff over the past five years, an average of 102 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 71 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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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Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has recorded approximately 102 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 513 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 46 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.8 new occupants per year added for each approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local supply aligns well with demand to support stable market conditions, while new builds carry a mean value of $518,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the upmarket, premium sector. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $30.0 million this financial year, pointing to active investment by local businesses.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff exhibits slightly elevated construction levels (11.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which maintains options for buyers while supporting demand for established properties, even though building pace has slowed of late. This rate of construction is significantly higher than the national average, showcasing strong developer confidence in the local market. Recent projects consist of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, which sustains the low-density profile of the area by prioritizing stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. The ratio of roughly 106 people per dwelling approval characterizes Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff as a growth corridor. Demographic projections indicate that Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff will add 1,800 residents by 2041 (relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch). Given the current pace of building activity, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, worth an estimated $24 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.96 billion. 41 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant influences on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to affect the local area. Notable initiatives include the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, the Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, the Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, and Murray Rd, Queenscliff, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation
A restoration and revitalisation of the heritage-listed Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. The project includes all-abilities pathways, restoration of the World War Directing and Ranging Station and Eastern Searchlight, lighthouse surrounds improvements, and mains power upgrades. Completion is anticipated in the 2026-2027 financial year.
Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale
Coles Group is pursuing a pre-application consultation with the Victorian Minister for Planning for a full-line supermarket (3,000+ sqm), a Liquorland outlet, and an open car park on a 1.93 hectare site at 2341-2349 Bellarine Highway, Swan Bay, at the gateway to Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Coles purchased the land in April 2025. The $20 million proposal is being assessed under the state's Development Facilitation Program (DFP), which makes the Minister for Planning the responsible authority and bypasses normal municipal planning processes and VCAT appeal rights.No formal planning application had been lodged as of April 2026, though community groups understand Coles is preparing one. The project faces sustained opposition from the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe, the local state MP, and a community group (STOP) whose petition has drawn over 4,600 signatures. Objectors cite conflict with the Point Lonsdale Structure Plan (2009), which nominates the site for tourism/accommodation use rather than retail, proximity to the Ramsar-listed Swan Bay wetlands, and the Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Area and Landscape Statement of Planning Policy. A disputed amendment (VC245) altered the Structure Plan wording in February 2026. In March 2026 the two councils jointly began a review of Point Lonsdale planning controls in response to the debate.
The Point
An award-winning residential estate in Point Lonsdale featuring architecturally designed coastal-inspired homes set within an environment sensitive to its natural assets, including waterways and conservation areas, with a focus on environmental sustainability and community living. The development has reached practical completion with only the final lots of land, house and land, and townhomes available for sale.
Point Lonsdale Bike Park
Development of a bike park adjacent to the existing skate park, featuring a 105m asphalt track for all skill levels and a 125m asphalt jumps track for experienced riders. The design also includes a park shelter and red safety lines/signage. Project progress is contingent on securing grant funding through the State Government Local Sports and Infrastructure Fund and securing required land use consents. The detailed design is complete, and tender documentation for construction is being prepared.If funding is successful, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2025.
Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade
Improvement works to the Queenscliff Feeder Main (water supply) along sections of the Bellarine Highway and into Point Lonsdale to increase year-round water capacity, ensure high-quality and secure services, and reduce service interruptions. Works expected to commence early 2026 for approximately 18 months.
Murray Rd, Queenscliff
A waterfront development opportunity for a 13-lot residential development endorsed by council.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Construction of a new triangular, two-storey surf life saving club facility that replaced the original 70-year-old building. The clubhouse features amenities, storage, multi-purpose rooms, a bar, commercial kitchen, a corner kiosk, and expansive decks. It was designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects to meet bushfire rating requirements and foster community engagement, with a large public lawn and terraced decking facing Ocean Road.
Hesse Street South Redevelopment
Streetscape upgrades to Hesse Street south of King Street, including undergrounding power lines, improved street lighting and drainage, creating extra parking spaces, and planting new trees. Aims to make the street safer for cars and pedestrians while improving visual appeal.
2,535 residents of Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff are employed, from a labour force of 2,586. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 48.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, alongside a strong presence of essential service industries and a low unemployment rate of 2.0%. As of March 2026, there are 2,535 employed locals, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% below the 3.7% rate observed in Regional Vic., while participation in the labor force is low (48.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census responses indicate that 35.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of lockdown measures during the pandemic. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, where the employment share is 2.2 times the average regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.6% of local employment, which is lower than the 7.5% average in Regional Vic.. The balance between the local working population and resident workers suggests that nearby employment openings are relatively limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that the workforce shrank by 0.8% over the 12-month period, accompanied by a 0.8% decrease in employment, while the unemployment level remained stable. This differed from Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the industry structure of Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff indicates that local employment is poised to expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is $1,521 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $818 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,328 a year against an average of $79,815. The average runs 65% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2 is $48,328, with a mean income of $79,815. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to a median of $50,954 and a mean of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $52,977 (median) and $87,493 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 52nd percentile ($818 weekly), while household weekly income was at the 36th percentile.
Looking at distribution, the weekly wage bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 28.4% of the population (1,719 individuals), which aligns with the broader regional figure of 30.3% in the same bracket. Accommodation costs are manageable with 89.1% of income retained, although disposable income is below the national average at the 42nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff had 2,313 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 62% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile of Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.1% separate houses and 11.9% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. The home ownership rate in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 62.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (23.5%) or rented (14.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,000, which is higher than the Regional Vic.
median of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.. Nationally, monthly mortgage payments in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff counted 2,313 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,537 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples without children at 42.0%, couples with children at 19.8%, and single parent households at 5.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.7%, with single person households representing 30.8% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the regional average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.6% of adults in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 402 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,103 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is high relative to broader regions, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the population well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (16.1%).
A significant share of the population, representing 21.8%, is currently enrolled in formal studies. This is comprised of 7.7% in primary school, 5.5% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff reaches 41 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transport network shows 41 active public transport stops in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, which are serviced by 3 distinct routes providing a total of 336 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 235 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, resulting in outbound commuting patterns where private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters, while 5% walk to work. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household. A high proportion of residents, representing 35.9%, worked from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Service frequency on the network averages 48 trips per day across all active routes, which is equivalent to approximately 8 weekly departures for each public transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.5% of residents in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff displays favorable health profiles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 60% of the population (3,601 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 12.3% and 7.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The population under the age of 65 exhibits strong health trends. Residents aged 65 and over make up 44.4% of the community (2,688 people), which is higher than the 23.9% share in Regional Vic.. Health indicators among these older residents are positive, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.0%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 87.8% of the population born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 96.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 51.4% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff are English at 35.0%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 12.7%. There are also differences in the proportions of other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 12.0% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.7% regionally), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is 60, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 13.5% 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 60 years in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people in the 65 - 74 age group (22.5%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (5.8%) than in Regional Vic.. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 14.1% to 16.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 6.5% to 7.7%.
On the other hand, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.3% to 13.6%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.9% to 8.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest further changes, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 271 people (28%), rising from 983 to 1,255.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 12 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 Jul 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 — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,519 at the 2021 Census → 6,053 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 (203031052). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.