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Port Melbourne Industrial has an estimated 3,299 residents, up from 1,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,392 people, or 73.0%. Growth has averaged 13.0% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,767 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.6% of that increase. That puts 432 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 population of Port Melbourne Industrial is estimated at 3,299 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,392 people (73.0%) from the 1,907 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,299 combined with 1,767 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 431 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a low-density profile with ample spatial capacity and opportunities for expansion. The growth rate of 73.0% since the 2021 census positioned the locality well ahead of the Victorian average of 9.3% and national benchmarks, making it a regional growth leader.
The expansion was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.6% of the overall population growth in recent times, though other components such as international migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, estimations are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, scaled down using a weighted aggregation method of population increases from LGA to SA2 divisions. The age cohort growth rates from these models are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate that the district is poised for rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones evaluated by AreaSearch. The region is anticipated to add 6,599 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term surge of 195.4% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,986 new dwellings have been approved in Port Melbourne Industrial over the past five years, an average of 397 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 120 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 340 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 424, broadly in line with 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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Port Melbourne Industrial has registered a yearly average of approximately 397 new dwelling approvals, resulting in 1,986 residential units approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 389 approvals during the current FY-26 period. Given that only 0.7 people moved to the neighborhood for every new home built over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is comfortably meeting or exceeding demand. This dynamic offers purchasers more options and supports population expansion beyond initial projections. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $429,000, which is slightly higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $15.1 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial development. Per capita construction activity in Port Melbourne Industrial is 1459.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne average, which translates to a wide selection of properties for prospective purchasers. This rate is also significantly above the national benchmark, highlighting robust builder confidence in the area. In terms of product mix, all recent residential developments have consisted exclusively of townhouses or apartments. This concentration on higher-density formats provides more accessible price points and is well-suited to investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 6 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market profile. Demographic forecasts indicate that Port Melbourne Industrial will add 6,448 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the volume of housing supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and paving the way for population growth that could surpass current predictions.
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Development applications around Port Melbourne Industrial
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Melbourne Industrial, worth an estimated $9.66 billion. A further 180 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $106 billion. 69 are already under construction and 58 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments can significantly impact the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified a total of 114 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Some of the most notable developments include Local South Melbourne, The Canopy on Normanby, Trielle at Yarra's Edge, and Emerald Place, with the subsequent list outlining the projects most relevant to the neighborhood.
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Defence Science Technology Group Redevelopment
The $209 million redevelopment of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) facility at Fishermans Bend modernizes essential research infrastructure. The project includes the construction of a new consolidated office building, the upgrade of specialized research laboratories, and the implementation of enhanced physical security and access control measures to support a workforce of over 1,000 personnel.
Newport Level Crossing Removal - Maddox Road and Champion Road
Level Crossing Removal Project removing the Maddox Road and Champion Road level crossings by constructing new rail bridges over Maddox Road, permanently closing Champion Road at the rail line, extending Akuna Drive to create a new road connection, and delivering a new pedestrian and cycling bridge. Passenger rail bridges are complete, the final freight rail bridge is under construction, and the project remains on track for completion in late 2026.
Melbourne Port Container Terminal Capacity and Land Transport Access Enhancement
The Port Capacity Enhancement Program (PCEP) focuses on developing a new container terminal at Webb Dock North to address projected capacity constraints by 2030. The initiative includes relocating existing Tasmanian trade terminals to provide two new container berths capable of handling vessels up to 14,000 TEU. The project also integrates landside transport improvements, such as on-port rail connections and road access upgrades, to alleviate congestion and enhance the efficiency of Victoria's freight supply chain.
University of Melbourne Fishermans Bend Campus
The University of Melbourne owns a 7.2 hectare Fishermans Bend site for a proposed engineering, advanced manufacturing and design campus within the Victorian Government's Innovation Precinct. The campus was planned to include industrial scale education, research, fabrication, testing and prototyping facilities, but in September 2025 the University paused work on the campus and said the project will be reassessed as part of its next 10 year strategy from 2030.
Wirraway Central
Major mixed-use proposal in the Wirraway precinct of Fishermans Bend for the redevelopment of 18-22 Salmon Street. The called-in planning proposal comprised demolition of existing industrial buildings and construction of multi-storey mixed-use towers with 362 dwellings, affordable housing, supermarkets, shops, offices, community uses and basement car parking. The ministerial permit register records the responsible authority decision as withdrawn in July 2023, so the project is best treated as in planning rather than approved or under construction.
Newport Structure Plan Implementation (Amendment C133hbay)
Implementation of the Newport Structure Plan through Planning Scheme Amendment C133hbay, introducing new local policy, zones, overlays, and heritage protections across the Newport Neighbourhood Activity Centre. The amendment introduces new residential zones (RGZ, GRZ3, NRZ3, NRZ5), Design and Development Overlays (DDO6, DDO7, DDO12, DDO18), updated Heritage Overlays protecting an additional 156 properties, and a new Mason Street Ecclesiastical and Residential Heritage Precinct (HO322). The Minister for Planning approved the amendment, with notice published in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11 February 2026, bringing the changes into effect.
Public Transport Access to Fishermans Bend
Comprehensive public transport infrastructure project to improve access to the Fishermans Bend urban renewal area. The 2025 Integrated Transport Plan outlines three delivery horizons: immediate bus service upgrades (1,500+ weekly), mid-term tram extensions to the CBD, and long-term delivery of a rail tunnel with stations in Docklands and the Innovation Precinct. Current progress includes $197.7M in enabling infrastructure for the Innovation Precinct and ongoing planning for a high-frequency sustainable transport network.
276-284 Ingles Street Mixed-Use Tower
A 55-56 storey mixed-use tower in the Sandridge Precinct of Fishermans Bend, comprising 389 apartments (including affordable and social housing), approximately 8,693 square metres of commercial office space, and 2,088 square metres of retail space across a four-storey podium with two basement levels. Designed by Studio Kristen Whittle, the slender tower reflects the industrial heritage of the area through concrete silo forms and bronzed curtain walling. A Planning Scheme Amendment to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme was gazetted following approval by the Minister for Planning.The site currently remains leased to its existing tenant pending commencement of construction.
2,055 residents of Port Melbourne Industrial are employed, from a labour force of 2,168. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 28,257, about 8.6 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Port Melbourne Industrial is highly educated, featuring a strong representation of professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, there are 2,055 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the labor force participation rate is healthy, standing at 73.6% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a high proportion of residents, specifically 42.0%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, construction, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a particularly high concentration of workers in professional & technical fields, representing 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing just 7.8% of the workforce compared to 14.2% across the wider region. With a ratio of 15.8 workers for each resident recorded at the Census, the area serves as a major job hub, containing more positions than residents and drawing in commuting workers from neighboring suburbs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, employment in the area grew by 2.4% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while the total labor force expanded by 3.8%. This imbalance resulted in a 1.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Port Melbourne Industrial. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests that Port Melbourne Industrial's employment could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Port Melbourne Industrial is $2,407 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,346 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,887 a year against an average of $102,431. The average runs 44% 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, Port Melbourne Industrial SA2 ranks in the top percentile nationwide for income levels. Taxpayers in the SA2 earn a median income of $70,887 and an average income of $102,431, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates indicate a median income of about $77,706 and an average of $112,285 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked, placing in the 88th to 95th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution details show that 36.2% of the population, or 1,194 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns closely with the regional trend of 32.8% in this bracket. Additionally, a substantial 40.0% of earners make more than $3,000 per week, indicating pockets of high affluence that support local business activity. Although high housing expenses absorb 21.9% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 79th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Melbourne Industrial had 789 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 55% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $585 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,279 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Port Melbourne Industrial consisted of 0.0% houses and 99.9% other dwelling types, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, whereas the wider Melbourne metropolitan area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Port Melbourne Industrial was lower than the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 6.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.1%) or renters (62.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, coming in at $2,279.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was recorded at $585, compared to the metropolitan median of $390. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Port Melbourne Industrial are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Melbourne Industrial counted 789 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,365 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 52.5%, consisting of couples with children at 14.2%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single parent families at 6.3%. Non-family households make up the remaining 47.5%, with single-person households representing 34.3% and group households accounting for 12.9% of the total. The average household size stands at 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.2% of adults in Port Melbourne Industrial hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 16.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 12.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 839 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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 Port Melbourne Industrial exhibit high levels of educational attainment, with 55.2% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, which includes 13.1% with advanced diplomas and 12.6% with certificates.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 33.1% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 12.8% in tertiary studies, 6.1% in primary school, and 3.9% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Port Melbourne Industrial reaches 55 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 7,400 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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Public transport services in Port Melbourne Industrial include 55 active stops, consisting of a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which together provide 7,392 passenger trips per week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 68%, followed by walking at 9% and train travel at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 0.7, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A significant portion of the workforce, 42.0%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequencies across all routes average 1,056 trips per day, which translates to approximately 134 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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82.0% of residents in Port Melbourne Industrial report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 0.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Port Melbourne Industrial records very favorable health metrics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with exceptionally low rates of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 72% of the population, or 2,385 people, holding coverage. This is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions reported among local residents were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.1% of the population respectively.
In contrast, 82.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The area has a relatively small elderly cohort, with only 4.7% of residents aged 65 and over (155 people) compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for these older residents are positive, with national benchmarks matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.3% of Port Melbourne Industrial residents were born overseas and 37.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.7%) and Australian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Port Melbourne Industrial features a high degree of cultural diversity, with 37.1% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.3% of residents born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 37.1% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.0% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the top three ancestries represented in Port Melbourne Industrial are English at 19.7%, Other at 16.5%, and Australian at 14.1%.
There are also distinct cultural differences when compared to regional averages, with Spanish ancestry overrepresented at 1.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Melbourne Industrial is 35, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 3 years older than at the 2021 Census. 42.9% 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 Port Melbourne Industrial is 35 years, which is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is heavily represented at 33.2% of the population, which is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6% for this group, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 6.9%. Since 2021, the average age of residents has increased by 2.6 years, with the median rising from 32 to 35. Notable changes in age cohorts show that the 35 to 44 age group increased from 19.5% to 21.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 5.2% to 6.9%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 40.4% to 33.2%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 11.3% to 9.7%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Port Melbourne Industrial, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to experience the highest growth rate of 149%, adding 1,631 residents to reach a total of 2,727.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Melbourne Industrial
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 34 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,767 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,907 at the 2021 Census → 3,299 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 (206051511). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.