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Portarlington has an estimated 10,888 residents, up from 9,536 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,352 people, or 14.2%. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 606 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 93.4% of that increase. That puts 152 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, Portarlington houses approximately 10,888 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,352 people (14.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,536 people. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,874 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 606 validated new addresses documented post-Census. With 151 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains an open density profile offering ample personal space and capacity for prospective development. Expanding by 14.2% post-2021 Census, Portarlington outperformed both the SA4 region and Rest of Vic.
(4.4%), establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 93.4% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline underpin AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Wherever specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets adjusted by weight-aggregating LGA numbers to the SA2 tier, with 2032 to 2041 age cohort trajectories applied broadly across districts. Long-term demographic forecasts position Portarlington within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across the nation. Grounded in the freshest annual ERP totals, the population is slated to swell by 5,175 persons up to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year expansion of 47.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,218 new dwellings have been approved in Portarlington over the past five years, an average of 243 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 244 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% 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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Residential building approvals across Portarlington have averaged roughly 243 properties annually, accumulating to 1,218 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the arrival of 1.6 people per year for every home constructed across the prior 5 financial years indicates balanced supply and demand conditions supporting a steady property sector. The average construction cost for these new residences sits at $421,000. Furthermore, commercial planning activity recorded $18.5 million in building approvals during this financial year, reflecting a modest commercial development environment. On a per-person comparison, building activity in Portarlington exceeds Rest of Vic.
by 71.0%, affording prospective buyers a wider selection despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume over national levels underscores solid builder enthusiasm for the area. Recent building consents are divided into 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density environment oriented toward families wanting spacious living. This pattern contrasts noticeably with the existing built landscape (presently 92.0% houses), reflecting tightening land supplies along with shifting lifestyle priorities and cost considerations. Displaying roughly 66 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits key traits of an active growth corridor. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate an increase of 5,161 residents in Portarlington by 2041. Given prevailing construction rates, upcoming residential deliveries appear well-positioned to satisfy buyer demand, maintaining supportive market conditions and potentially enabling local demographic growth to outpace current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Portarlington
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 Portarlington, worth an estimated $552 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.5 billion. 50 are already under construction and 55 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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Planning initiatives, key civic works, and transport enhancements play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has outlined 13 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by developments such as Panorama Portarlington, Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan, Qudos Portarlington, and Vista Portarlington Residences.
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Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Long-term master plan guiding the staged upgrade of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Recent works include a refurbished pavilion, upgraded cricket training facility, improved oval, parking and storage facilities funded through Victorian and Australian Government grants. The reserve continues to receive staged investment to improve accessibility, gender-inclusive sporting facilities and community recreation infrastructure, with a proposed Stage 2 pavilion upgrade remaining a future funding priority.
Panorama Portarlington
A masterplanned coastal community by Olive Tree Developments featuring approximately 350 home sites across multiple stages on the Bellarine Peninsula. Set in a natural amphitheatre above Portarlington, the estate delivers expansive views across Port Phillip Bay, the You Yangs, and the Melbourne skyline. The development includes two parks, wetlands, and walking tracks. All three initial stages (The Grove, Aspect Rise, and Viewhaven) are now titled and landscaped, with homes under construction and first residents moving in.A Stage 4 release is planned subject to council approval. Show homes are open at the Batman Road Sales Studio. This is among the last subdivisions anticipated in Portarlington under the Bellarine Peninsula Statement of Planning Policy.
Lifestyle St Leonards - The Shores
An over-50s luxury retirement community featuring 158 low-maintenance homes and a multi-million dollar clubhouse. The development follows a land-lease model with no stamp duty or council rates. The state-of-the-art clubhouse, which officially launched in October 2025 with Shaynna Blaze, includes a 25-metre heated indoor/outdoor pool, gym, Pilates studio, and cinema. As of early 2026, the community is in active construction with multiple display homes open and several residential stages completed and occupied.
Seaside Estate
Seaside Estate is a premium 230-lot residential development on the Bellarine Peninsula, located 500m from the beach. It features over two hectares of reserve and open space, including a unique Banjo Shark sculpture and re-established indigenous vegetation. As of mid-2026, multiple stages are titled and available, with Stage 4 scheduled for release by February 2027.
Qudos Portarlington
A luxury mixed-use waterfront development featuring 59 apartments across 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations including penthouses, plus 7 street-level retail spaces and wellness center. The four to five-storey development by SPL Architects offers resort-style amenities including heated indoor pool, sauna, gym, private cinema, and landscaped gardens with north-facing bay views in Portarlington's town center.
Bluff Road Telecommunications Tower
Construction is underway on a new telecommunications tower on Bluff Road in St Leonards, Victoria, delivering long-awaited mobile coverage improvements for the coastal community. The project is a Commonwealth co-investment under the Mobile Black Spot Program's Improving Mobile Coverage Round, with Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker securing $600,000 in funding ahead of the 2022 election. The tower is being built by digital infrastructure company Indara, with both Telstra and Optus committed to installing equipment on the new structure.The City of Greater Geelong approved the development after a community consultation process that drew almost 400 letters of support from local residents. Construction was reported as ready to commence in April 2025 and was expected to take about two months, after which the telcos would install their network equipment.
Vista Portarlington Residences
A collection of 11 curated two-storey townhouses overlooking Port Phillip Bay, designed by Cactus Architects and constructed by Deltex Constructions. Each residence features 3 spacious bedrooms with contemporary design and modern comfort, offering direct access to stunning local beaches and the spectacular landscapes of the Bellarine Peninsula. Construction commenced in 2024 with launch expected in early 2025.
St Leonards-Indented Head CFA Fire Station
A new, state-of-the-art fire station that replaces the 40-year-old facility on Dudley Parade. The new station features three engine bays, a large multi-purpose room for training, a workshop, improved amenities, and sustainable features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting.
4,227 residents of Portarlington are employed, from a labour force of 4,500. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 46.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 9,595, about 88% 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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Portarlington possesses a capable labour base with substantial representation in foundational public sectors alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,227, while the jobless rate sits 2.4% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%. Labour force participation also trails noticeably, standing at 46.1% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census returns revealed that 27.0% of local workers operated from home, though period pandemic restrictions must be kept in mind. Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The building sector displays a particularly heavy concentration, engaging workers at 1.3 times the regional standard.
Conversely, primary production in agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.5% of local employment against 7.5% across the broader region. Disparities between resident workers and local operational roles documented at the Census indicate a restricted local job market. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labour pool contracted by 0.9% in tandem with a 0.9% employment decline, maintaining stable unemployment levels. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.1%, a labour force decline of 0.3%, and an unemployment reduction of 0.2 percentage points. National forward projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future workforce trajectories. Nationwide jobs are anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Projecting these industry projections onto the local employment composition suggests Portarlington job counts could rise by 6.7% across five years and 13.7% across ten years (a basic weighted projection for modeling purposes that excludes local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Portarlington is $1,139 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $605 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,132 a year against an average of $59,460. 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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Aggregated ATO data from postcode filings for financial year 2023 indicates that the Portarlington SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $45,132 and an average of $59,460. These figures track below national standards and fall short of Regional Vic., where median earnings reached $50,954 and average earnings stood at $62,728. Incorporating a 9.62% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 generates revised March 2026 figures of roughly $49,474 (median) and $65,180 (average). In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings across Portarlington ranked within the 9th to 12th percentiles across Australia.
The most common individual earnings band was $400 - 799, capturing 26.8% of residents (2,917 people), in contrast to the regional concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. Residents retain 85.6% of income after servicing housing costs, placing the community in the 12th percentile nationwide and the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Portarlington had 4,135 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,667 a month. Rent absorbs 29.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.8%. 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 local housing stock consisted of 92.5% houses alongside 7.5% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Portarlington reached 54.7%, comfortably eclipsing Regional Vic. levels, while remaining residences were split between 23.5% under mortgage and 21.8% in the rental market. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,667 and weekly rent medians registered at $340, tracking higher than the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, Portarlington mortgage expenses remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking underneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Portarlington counted 4,135 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,721 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 dwellings at 66.7%, encompassing couples without children (41.6%), couples with children (16.4%), and single parent families (7.6%). The remaining 33.3% comprises non-family living arrangements, with lone person households representing 31.0% and group households making up 2.2%. The typical local household accommodates 2.1 people, which is smaller than the 2.4 person average in Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Portarlington hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 337 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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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Educational attainment in the district presents room for improvement, as the proportion holding university credentials (22.4%) sits below the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a target for educational enhancement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest higher education cohort at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Technical and trade accreditations are widespread, with 39.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (26.5%). A significant 21.5% of local residents are formally enrolled in study programs. This group includes 7.5% attending primary education, 6.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.8% participating in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Portarlington reaches 91 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 970 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Portarlington encompasses 91 operational transit stops across 4 routes, generating 970 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, placing the typical resident 278 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 27.0% of local workers conducted their duties from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances. Transit schedules deliver an average of 138 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.4% of residents in Portarlington report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness incidence and mortality indicate notable health headwinds in Portarlington, with common conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is constrained, covering approximately 49% of the total population (~5,324 people) compared against the national benchmark of 55.7%. Locally, the most prevalent conditions reported are arthritis (13.0%) and mental health issues (9.1%), while 56.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, trailing the 63.4% mark across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are particularly noticeable within the working-age population. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 42.4% of residents (4,614 people), well exceeding the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., and this older demographic demonstrates strong overall health scores that surpass broader Australian rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Portarlington is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Portarlington is relatively low, with 82.2% of residents born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 92.6% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 54.5% of the local population compared to 47.3% throughout Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the primary lineages reported are English (31.1%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.1%). Distinct variations also emerge in other cultural representations, with Maltese making up 2.4% locally (vs 0.5% regionally), Scottish accounting for 9.5% (vs 8.8%), and Croatian comprising 0.9% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Portarlington is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 13.1% 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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Portarlington is a retirement and lifestyle area, and the age profile is unambiguous about it. Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 42.4% of residents as at August 2026, against 24.0% across Regional Vic., with 17.1% among children and young adults (0 - 24) where the regional share is 28.5%. The median age is an estimated 59 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, and 16 years above the Regional Vic. figure of 43 at that Census. The national median at that Census was 38. At band level, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have contracted since the Census from 30.1% to an estimated 25.8% of residents.
Retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to add the most residents by 2041, up 2,021 (44%) to 6,635. The fastest rate of change is projected among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), up 72% to 2,750.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Portarlington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 19 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 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 — 606 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,536 at the 2021 Census → 10,888 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 (203031051). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.