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Port Melbourne Industrial has an estimated 3,304 residents, up from 1,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,397 people, or 73.3%. Growth has averaged 13.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,991 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.6% of that increase. That puts 433 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Port Melbourne Industrial stands at approximately 3,304 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,397 people (73.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 1,907 people were recorded. This net change is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,304 as of June 2025 alongside 1,991 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a resulting density of 432 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable space per resident and substantial scope for future expansion. Outpacing both the broader state benchmark (9.5%) and nationwide levels, Port Melbourne Industrial's 73.3% gain since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 78.6% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas arrivals also making positive contributions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while unlisted SA2 areas utilize VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023 adapted via weighted growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived through this method are likewise extended to every locality for the years 2032 to 2041. Over the projection horizon, Port Melbourne Industrial is slated for exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, with latest annual ERP benchmarks indicating the locality will expand by 6,719 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 198.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,087 new dwellings have been approved in Port Melbourne Industrial over the past five years, an average of 417 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 126 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 417 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% 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 past 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Port Melbourne Industrial have averaged roughly 417 dwellings annually, reaching a cumulative total of 2,087 homes. Because new resident intake averaged merely 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local additions are matching or outstripping demographic demand, ensuring extensive buyer options and unlocking capacity for gains beyond standard projections, with typical expected construction costs running at $513,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, non-residential building approvals have reached $15.1 million this financial year, reflecting a steady pipeline of commercial development.
On a per capita basis, residential building approvals in Port Melbourne Industrial surpass Greater Melbourne by 1408.0%, creating wide-ranging choices for prospective purchasers. This figure greatly exceeds nationwide averages, highlighting intense interest from property developers. Recent residential development consists exclusively of apartments and townhouses, offering lower price points that appeal to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Registering approximately 7 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays classic hallmarks of an emerging growth market. According to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Port Melbourne Industrial expanding by 6,563 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to satisfy upcoming residential demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for buyers and establishing headroom for growth beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Melbourne Industrial
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Melbourne Industrial, worth an estimated $9.16 billion. A further 181 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $106.6 billion. 70 are already under construction and 59 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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Infrastructure upgrades, planning frameworks, and major capital works play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has catalogued 114 local projects poised to influence the precinct, with prominent undertakings including Emerald Place, Trielle at Yarra's Edge, The Canopy on Normanby, and Local South Melbourne, with key developments outlined in the summary below.
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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.
Citinova Lorimer Street Development
A 780 million dollar mixed-use precinct in the Lorimer Precinct of Fishermans Bend developed by Pelligra Group and Citinova. The Architectus-designed project includes four towers ranging from 15 to 57 storeys, featuring 1054 apartments with both build-to-sell and build-to-rent components. The development incorporates 50 social housing units, 36 affordable dwellings, a 200-room hotel, and 35000 sqm of commercial office space. Key features include a 3075 sqm public park, an arts and culture hub, and a supermarket, with a design that targets a 5-star Green Star rating and references the area's industrial heritage.
2,055 residents of Port Melbourne Industrial are employed, from a labour force of 2,168. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 75.2%. 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 28,301, 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 labour market in Port Melbourne Industrial is distinguished by highly qualified professionals, a heavy concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated 2.4% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,055, with the jobless rate tracking 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while labour force participation reaches an elevated 75.2% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. At the Census, 42.0% of local workers reported working remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind.
Key industries employing local residents comprise professional & technical, construction, along with finance & insurance. Local representation in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, exceeding the regional proportion by 1.5 times. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a comparatively modest 7.8% of the local workforce relative to 14.2% across the wider region. Hosting 15.8 workers for every resident as at the Census, the district serves as an important employment destination that draws in commuters from surrounding suburbs. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 2.4% while the total workforce grew by 3.8%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and the labour pool expand by 2.3%, with unemployment edging up 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring dynamics can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections released in Mar-26 across five-year and ten-year horizons. Across the country, aggregate workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry weightings to the specific employment profile of Port Melbourne Industrial indicates local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this basic weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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 aggregated ATO tax records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Port Melbourne Industrial SA2 rank among the top percentile nationwide. Taxpayers in the SA2 record a median income of $70,887 and an average income of $102,431, comparing favourably to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $77,706 (median) and $112,285 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 shows local family, household, and personal earnings placing between the 88th and 95th percentiles across Australia.
Among residents, 36.2% (1,196 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the broader regional share of 32.8%. High earners are heavily represented, with 40.0% receiving upwards of $3,000 per week, underpinning strong local buying capacity. Even though residential housing outlays absorb 21.9% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 79th percentile and position the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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 findings from the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Port Melbourne Industrial consisted of no detached houses and 99.9% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached residences, and other non-standalone formats), contrasting sharply with Melbourne metro where houses formed 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Port Melbourne Industrial trailed metropolitan levels at 6.7%, with occupied private properties otherwise held under a mortgage (31.1%) or leased by tenants (62.2%). Median housing expenses in the precinct stood well above regional benchmarks, registering $2,279 per month for mortgages and $585 weekly for rent, against Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental payments outpace the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Melbourne Industrial counted 789 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,367 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 arrangements constitute the majority of local homes at 52.5%, consisting of couples without children (30.9%), couples with children (14.2%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 47.5%, led by lone person households at 34.3% alongside group households at 12.9%. With a median household size of 2.1 people, average occupancy remains more compact than the Greater Melbourne figure 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Port Melbourne Industrial exceeds broader benchmarks by a wide margin, with 55.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% nationwide. This highly credentialed talent base creates strong alignment with knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Technical training is also well represented, with vocational qualifications held by 25.7% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (12.6%). Current academic engagement across the precinct is substantial, with 33.1% of all residents pursuing formal studies.
This cohort comprises 12.8% attending tertiary institutions, 6.1% in primary schools, and 3.9% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Melbourne Industrial reaches 55 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 9,500 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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Public transport connectivity within Port Melbourne Industrial is supported by 55 active transport stops spanning bus and lightrail networks. Across these stops, 11 individual routes operate to deliver 9,524 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with the typical resident situated 138 meters from the closest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the precinct, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 68% of commuters, alongside 9% walking and 6% using train services. Vehicle ownership sits below regional standards at 0.7 per dwelling, while 42.0% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Public transport services generate an average of 1,360 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 173 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch indicates exceptionally strong health outcomes across Port Melbourne Industrial, marked by a very low incidence of common ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 72% of the local population (2,388 people), which compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, reported by 7.1% and 7.4 of the population respectively, whereas 82.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 4.5% of the community (147 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. Wellbeing metrics for senior residents are robust, tracking broadly in line with overall nationwide population standards.
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 exhibits significant cultural diversity, with 51.3% of the resident base born overseas and 37.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 37.1% of residents. Meanwhile, Buddhism represents 3.0% of the local population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Port Melbourne Industrial are English (19.7%), Other (16.5%), and Australian (14.1%). Notable variations are evident across other cultural backgrounds, with higher local representation seen for Spanish ancestry at 1.1% (versus 0.4% regionally), French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.7% (versus 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. 39.6% 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 Industrial is predominantly youthful and pre-family. As of August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 53.5% of the population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 4.5% versus 15.1% regionally. AreaSearch figures place the local median age at 35 as of August 2026, increasing from 32 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The most notable post-Census shift occurred among young to middle aged adults, contracting from 59.9% to an estimated 53.5% of all residents.
Over the period to 2041, young to middle aged adults will contribute the largest absolute gain, increasing by 2,814 (159%) to reach 4,582 persons, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to record the quickest relative expansion, growing 290% to 2,630 residents.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 1,991 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,907 at the 2021 Census → 3,304 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 (206051511). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.