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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Port Melbourne has an estimated 16,927 residents, up from 16,192 at the 2021 Census — a change of 735 people, or 4.5%. That puts 6,067 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 count in Port Melbourne stands at roughly 16,927 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 735 people (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 16,192 people. This adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,927 as of June 2025 alongside 42 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Such population levels create a human density of 6,067 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch and establishing local real estate as highly coveted.
Inflow from abroad served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for roughly 84.9% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base reference, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where specific SA2 projections are absent, AreaSearch draws upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation approach to shift growth metrics from LGA down to SA2 zones. Cohort growth percentages across age brackets derived from these aggregated models are likewise carried forward for all territories covering 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, substantial growth placing the district in the upper quartile of nationwide territories is anticipated, with an increase of 4,979 persons expected by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 29.4% across the 16 years.
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468 new dwellings have been approved in Port Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 93 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building authorisations in Port Melbourne have stood at an annual average of approximately 93 new dwellings, delivering 468 homes overall. Given the contracting population observed in recent years, this construction volume provides sufficient market supply to benefit purchasers, with incoming stock registering a mean construction value of $746,000 to highlight builder concentration on upscale, high-end developments. In addition, non-residential building permits have reached $15.1 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing capital allocation into commercial assets. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Port Melbourne records roughly half as many new dwelling approvals per resident, yet it ranks within the 88th percentile across all nationally evaluated regions, despite a recent uptick in building activity.
The latest construction mix includes 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a strong preference for compact housing that provides affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 2841 people per approval, the suburb demonstrates characteristics of a mature and established community. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, demographic modelling indicates that Port Melbourne will expand by 4,979 residents by 2041. Should building volumes continue at current levels, residential additions could fall behind population expansion, which may intensify competition among property buyers and provide upward pressure on dwelling prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Melbourne
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 Port Melbourne, worth an estimated $3.21 billion. A further 188 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $154.3 billion. 71 are already under construction and 67 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 economic and property performance is heavily influenced by planning decisions, public infrastructure upgrades, and major works programs. Within Port Melbourne, AreaSearch has tracked 32 distinct developments positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings among these comprise Barak Beacon Port Melbourne, Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct, Johnston Street Apartments, and 550 Williamstown Road Port Melbourne, with the most critical works itemised in the following summary.
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Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct
Australia's largest urban renewal catalyst, transforming the 32-hectare former General Motors Holden site in Port Melbourne into a globally competitive hub for advanced manufacturing, engineering and design. Stage 1 early works were completed in 2024, with main works now underway delivered by Winslow Infrastructure, comprising a new east-west road link between Salmon Street and Todd Road, a public park, and smart infrastructure including 5G-capable poles and EV charging. Anchored by the University of Melbourne's new School of Engineering and Design campus and NEXTDC's M4 digital campus at 127 Todd Road, the precinct is projected to support up to 30,000 STEM jobs by 2051.
Barak Beacon Port Melbourne
The Barak Beacon redevelopment replaces 89 former social homes with 408 modern, energy-efficient dwellings. The project delivers a mix of social, affordable, market rental, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA), resulting in a 46% uplift in social housing. Designed to achieve a 7-star NatHERS average rating, the precinct includes a new civic park, community gardens, a children's playspace, a multipurpose community room, and space for a social enterprise cafe.
Johnston Street Apartments
A significant residential development project aimed at providing 180 affordable and social housing units. The project features sustainable design elements including high-performance glazing, solar arrays, and extensive communal green spaces. It is designed to meet high environmental standards while addressing the critical need for social housing in the Port Melbourne precinct.
226 Bay Street Mixed-Use Development
A high-profile corner development site featuring an existing planning permit for a four-level mixed-use project. The development includes ground floor retail premises and upper-level accommodation. The landmark Victorian-era building, previously housing the Port Melbourne Building Society, sold for $3.4 million in January 2026 to a private developer for revitalisation.
550 Williamstown Road Port Melbourne
Multi-storey mixed-use development situated on a 977sqm corner allotment directly opposite North Port Oval. The project comprises 33 residential apartments across upper levels along with ground-floor retail and commercial space. Planning approval and building permits have been granted by the City of Port Phillip.
1 Waterfront Place Port Melbourne
Approved 10-storey mixed-use waterfront development over two basement levels, comprising apartments, retail and food and drink premises, a wellness centre, gymnasium, office space, car parking reductions and public realm works. Casa Property is progressing revised Woods Bagot plans for the landmark Port Melbourne site, with amended plans and permit conditions addressing design, vehicle access, parking, public realm and heritage interfaces near Station Pier.
223 Rouse Street Mixed-Use Development
Approved six-storey mixed-use development on a 203 sqm site in the Port Melbourne Mixed Use Growth Area, originally comprising 7 dwellings, a ground-floor indoor recreation facility, basement car stacker and rooftop terrace. A 2026 amendment is under assessment to reduce the scheme to 5 apartments, increase car parking from 8 to 11 spaces, reduce the ground-floor tenancy, change the pedestrian entry to Rouse Street and make minor design and roof terrace changes.
The Canopy on Normanby
The Canopy on Normanby is a 20-storey sustainable residential tower located in South Melbourne's Fishermans Bend precinct. Developed by Gamuda Land, the project features 213 apartments designed with biophilic principles, aiming for a 7.8-star NatHERS rating and 5-Star Green Star certification. The development includes a 3,000sqm public park featuring Melbourne's first urban Miyawaki forest, a rooftop onsen-inspired spa, geothermal heat pump systems, and extensive green facades and cascading gardens. Construction is being carried out by Crema Constructions.
10,335 residents of Port Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 10,792. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,833, about 82% 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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Port Melbourne benefits from a highly credentialed talent base featuring prominent representation across technology fields, an unemployment level of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth figure of 3.8% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,335, while the jobless rate sits 0.5% beneath the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a standard labour participation rate of 73.2% versus 70.1% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records also revealed that 51.8% of local workers operated from home, though this metric should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, as well as finance & insurance. Representation is exceptionally pronounced in professional & technical fields, where workforce presence reaches 1.7 times the broader metropolitan standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance captures a smaller share of the local labour pool, engaging 10.5% of Port Melbourne workers against 14.2% across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between Census counts for local workers versus resident workers, this heavily residential district offers comparatively few employment openings within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch evaluations of data from the ABS and SALM for the twelve months ending March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.8% alongside a 3.7% expansion in the workforce pool, while joblessness showed virtually no movement. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in total labour supply, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader perspective on future demand in Port Melbourne is provided by the Mar-26 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. Applied across local workforce sectors, these five- and ten-year models map prospective expansion. While Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector-level rates show considerable variation. Projecting these industry forecasts across Port Melbourne's existing labour distribution points to an anticipated local employment expansion of 7.0% across five years and 14.0% across ten years (noting this represents an unadjusted weighted model for contextual guidance and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Port Melbourne is $2,347 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,372 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,736 a year against an average of $113,052. The average runs 45% 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the Port Melbourne SA2 among the highest earning districts nationwide. Taxpayers in the Port Melbourne SA2 generate a median income of $77,736 and a mean income of $113,052, exceeding the corresponding benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in the 9.62% Wage Price Index acceleration since financial year 2023, updated earnings equate to roughly $85,214 for median and $123,928 for average figures as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, Port Melbourne ranks between the 85th and 96th percentiles across Australia for individual, family, and household earnings.
The predominant income category involves 29.0% of earners taking home $4000+ weekly (4,908 residents), diverging from the regional tendency where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads with 32.8%. Local economic affluence is highlighted by the 41.0% of households bringing in more than $3,000 each week, driving elevated retail spending. While 16.8% of income is absorbed by accommodation payments, solid earnings secure an 83rd percentile position for disposable income alongside an overall SEIFA income status in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Melbourne had 7,291 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 51% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $522 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,515 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Port Melbourne comprised 6.4% houses and 93.6% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and non-standard housing, contrasting sharply with the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings observed across Melbourne metro. Meanwhile, the home ownership level in Port Melbourne lagged metropolitan figures slightly at 27.8%, with the balance occupied under a mortgage (29.0%) or leased to tenants (43.2%). Local median mortgage obligations stood well above metropolitan standards at $2,515 per month, with median weekly rental costs reaching $522, compared to $2,000 and $390 across Melbourne metro.
From a nationwide perspective, mortgage repayments in Port Melbourne substantially outpace the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rents also well in excess of the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Melbourne counted 7,291 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 58.6% of all households, consisting of 28.2% couples without children, 21.1% couples with children, and 8.4% single parent families. The remaining 41.4% consists of non-family living structures, where single person dwellings represent 38.1% and group houses make up 3.2%. The area registers a median household size of 2.1 people, sitting below the 2.6 benchmark recorded for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.7% of adults in Port Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 31.5% with a bachelor degree and 13.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 827 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 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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Qualifications among Port Melbourne residents aged 15+ track substantially above broader territory and national benchmarks, with 49.7% having completed tertiary education compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% nationwide. This heightened educational background establishes strong local capability within knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest credential at 31.5%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 13.4% and graduate diplomas capture 4.8%. Vocational education encompasses 23.5% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Engagement with the education system remains strong in the area, with 25.1% of residents presently pursuing formal studies.
This total comprises 7.8% attending primary schooling, 6.1% engaged in secondary education, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary-level coursework.
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Public transport in Port Melbourne reaches 57 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 57 active passenger boarding points across Port Melbourne, spanning bus and light rail networks. Across 8 dedicated transit lines, these facilities facilitate 6,499 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as outstanding, with residents living a typical distance of 137 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the district is largely residential, the vast majority of commuters head outward, relying on private vehicles for 70% of trips, with 9% commuting on foot and 6% cycling. Household vehicle availability averages 0.7 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard.
In addition, 51.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings. Across all transit lines, transit frequencies average 928 daily trips, which translates to roughly 114 weekly journeys per individual stop.
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73.3% of residents in Port Melbourne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, Port Melbourne registers stellar health profiles characterised by minimal prevalence of widespread conditions across all generations, alongside a high private health insurance rate encompassing approximately 76% of residents (12,881 people). This substantially outperforms the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions observed locally, being documented among 7.1% and 7.5 of residents respectively, whereas 73.3% of the community indicated no chronic ailments at all, slightly outpacing the 72.6% rate recorded for Greater Melbourne.
The local workforce cohort exhibits strong general wellness with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.2% of the local population (3,255 people), surpassing the 15.1% share found across Greater Melbourne, with older residents demonstrating particularly solid health markers that mirror the national standing of the overall suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Port Melbourne residents were born overseas and 20.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Port Melbourne tracks well above typical local property markets, with 30.6% of residents born abroad and 20.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 46.0% of the community. At the same time, the most distinctive demographic concentration appears in Judaism, which encompasses 1.0% of residents, aligning with the 1.0% proportion observed across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplace records, the primary ancestries declared by Port Melbourne residents are English at 25.1% (substantially exceeding the 20.1% regional baseline), Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 10.1%.
Furthermore, clear concentrations emerge within particular cultural backgrounds, including Greek at 5.2% (against 2.7% regionally), French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Melbourne is 43. 21.3% 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 Port Melbourne leans heavily toward residents beyond dependent child-rearing stages. Based on revised figures to August 2026, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 30.3% of the population compared to 22.3% across Greater Melbourne, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) capture 21.4% compared to a regional standard of 30.5%. These distributions yield an estimated median age of 43, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and higher than the nationwide figure of 38 noted at that same Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), which declined from 30.9% to an estimated 29.1%. Projections through 2041 anticipate that middle aged and young retiree cohorts will experience the largest volume expansion, rising by 2,409 residents (47%) to reach 7,533. Relative to starting size, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are modelled to expand most rapidly, surging 52% to 4,946 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Melbourne
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 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 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,192 at the 2021 Census → 16,927 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 (206051130). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.