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Prahran - Windsor has an estimated 21,119 residents, up from 19,119 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,000 people, or 10.5%. 717 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.9% of that increase. That puts 7,257 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Prahran - Windsor stands at approximately 21,119 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,000 people (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 19,119 people. Such expansion is drawn from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,112 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 717 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 7,257 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper 10% across nationwide regions assessed by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local real estate. Furthermore, local expansion of 10.5% post-2021 Census surpassed the wider state mark of 9.5% and outpaced the broader country, establishing the district as a standout regional performer.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary demographic catalyst, delivering roughly 91.9% of recent net additions. Demographic outlooks by AreaSearch apply ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (anchored to 2022). Uncovered sectors incorporate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets converted through weighted population distributions down to the SA2 tier. Projected age-bracket rates from these summaries are similarly projected forward for 2032 to 2041. Overall forward indicators place the district above the national median, anticipating an expansion of 4,043 persons by 2041 under prevailing annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 19.1% across the 16-year span.
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1,234 new dwellings have been approved in Prahran - Windsor over the past five years, an average of 246 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 247 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% 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 permits across Prahran - Windsor have averaged roughly 246 new homes approved per year, accumulating to 1,234 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local net arrivals averaged only 0.2 people per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), incoming residential stock continues to comfortably match or exceed absorption, giving purchasers substantial choice and providing scope for expansion beyond current targets. The mean building cost registers at $560,000—moderately higher than regional averages—pointing toward high-standard builds.
In addition, commercial approvals reached $104.2 million in the current financial year, underlining robust non-residential activity. Per-capita residential construction in Prahran - Windsor aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining steady real estate conditions consistent with surrounding metropolitan trends. This level runs substantially above nationwide figures, highlighting strong developer appetite. Approved stock heavily emphasizes higher-density living, consisting of 3.0% detached houses alongside 97.0% medium and high-density housing. This orientation facilitates accessible pricing structures for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Measuring approximately 195 people per approval, the sector demonstrates the characteristics of an evolving market. Projections indicate that Prahran - Windsor will expand by 4,036 residents through to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Current construction trajectories suggest that pipeline accommodation will comfortably absorb demographic demand, sustaining favourable conditions for property seekers and supporting local expansion past baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Prahran - Windsor
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 31 current infrastructure and development projects inside Prahran - Windsor, worth an estimated $1.63 billion. A further 169 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.2 billion. 68 are already under construction and 98 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 55 projects expected to influence the district, with key undertakings including Grandview Prahran, Essex Street Public Housing Redevelopment, Prahran Market Restoration, and Chomley Terraces leading the pipeline.
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Prahran Town Hall Cultural Hub
The City of Stonnington is transforming the heritage-listed Prahran Town Hall into a premium creative, cultural, and community-focused hub in the heart of the Prahran creative precinct. This involves internal restoration works, relocating the library, and seeking partners for experiential attractions to reestablish Prahran as a centre for arts and creativity in Melbourne.
Windsor Siding Reserve Masterplan
City of Stonnington has substantially completed the Windsor Siding Reserve Masterplan. Stage 4A, including stormwater retention, accessible pathways, retaining walls and lighting, was completed in November 2025. The remaining Stage 4B will deliver the final accessible path extension from Peel Street to Windsor Station together with drainage upgrades and flood mitigation. Timing for Stage 4B remains to be confirmed pending the Victorian Government's design for a future second station entrance.
Green House Windsor
Green House is a carbon-neutral commercial development combining a refurbished four-storey heritage building and a new seven-storey office tower connected by an elevated glass atrium. Designed by SJB for Pace Development Group, the project delivers over 4,000 sqm of sustainable office accommodation, ground-floor retail, end-of-trip facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
Grandview Prahran
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted. Features include 3m ceilings, rooftop terraces with city views, 305sqm of communal gardens landscaped by Acre, EV charger readiness, number plate recognition, and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.ANZ confirmed as project funder. Over $50 million in sales achieved within six months of launch.
Chapel Street Precinct Improvement Plan
The Chapel Street Precinct Improvement Plan is a $4.38 million investment by the City of Stonnington focused on safety, visitation, amenity, business support, and long-term planning. It includes initiatives such as enhanced street cleaning, graffiti removal, infrastructure and lighting upgrades, increased enforcement patrols, and creative activations to ensure the precinct remains a vibrant and welcoming environment.
Essex Street Public Housing Redevelopment
The project involves the replacement of older dwellings with 155 new social, affordable, market rental, and specialist disability homes. It will deliver a 37% increase in social housing on the site, featuring a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and townhouses. The redevelopment also includes a new cafe space, a central plaza, community garden, and picnic area. The new homes will be all-electric, with a 5-star Green Star rating and a 7-star NatHERS average rating.
Chris Gahan Centre Demolition and Park Establishment
Council is demolishing the obsolete Chris Gahan Centre within Grattan Gardens and converting the site to parkland to expand open space and form a green link between Prahran Square and Grattan Gardens. Demolition and site clearance are scheduled for July-August 2025, with interim lawn establishment through October 2025. Detailed landscape and civil design for the permanent park and shared zone is planned July 2025-February 2026, with construction of the permanent treatment expected to commence mid-2026.
COMME Prahran
Boutique mixed-use apartment development opposite Prahran Market by Leeka, with 32 residences above retail, dining and public amenity spaces. The Cera Stribley design retains and integrates the Edwardian heritage frontage on Commercial Road and Izett Street, adds wellness focused residences, a curated village retail offer, public art and shared green spaces. The project is now selling with builder Henny appointed and construction progressing.
15,468 residents of Prahran - Windsor are employed, from a labour force of 16,175. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 82.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,190, about 91% 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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The local talent pool in Prahran - Windsor is distinguished by high qualifications, particularly within the tech sector, accompanied by a 4.4% jobless rate and a 3.8% annual rise in working locals. By March 2026, employed residents reached 15,468, while unemployment sat 0.4% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Labor force involvement is exceptionally elevated at 82.7%, well ahead of the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 50.4% of workers operated from home, though this metric captures the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The community shows a distinctive concentration in professional & technical roles, employing residents at 1.8 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the manufacturing sector maintains a minimal footprint at 3.2%, compared to 7.2% across the broader region. While domestic positions are available, Census worker-to-population tallies demonstrate that substantial volumes of residents travel outside the suburb for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce and overall job counts both grew by 3.8%, keeping unemployment largely unchanged. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw job counts lift 2.1% and the labor pool expand 2.3%, lifting metropolitan unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Forward expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential employment trajectories for Prahran - Windsor. Nationwide models forecast total employment to increase 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary substantially. When calibrated against local industry concentrations, Prahran - Windsor is projected to see employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
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Median household income in Prahran - Windsor is $2,098 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,343 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,206 a year against an average of $102,384. 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 postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Prahran - Windsor taxpayers generated a median income of $73,206 and a mean figure of $102,384. These figures sit well above nationwide averages and exceed the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to roughly $80,248 (median) and $112,233 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual remuneration in the 95th percentile across the country ($1,343 weekly). The largest income segment encompasses 32.9% of residents (6,948 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, tracking the broader regional share of 32.8%.
Affluence is further illustrated by 32.8% of households taking in over $3,000 per week, underpinning elevated retail and lifestyle spending. While residential outlays take up 17.2% of earnings, strong compensation keeps net disposable funds at the 70th percentile, positioning the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Prahran - Windsor had 9,684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 59% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Prahran - Windsor at the time of the most recent Census was composed of 16.5% houses alongside 83.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership trailed the metropolitan rate of 19.3%, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (24.4%) or occupied by tenants (56.3%). Median monthly loan commitments sat above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000 at $2,200, whereas median weekly rents stood at $421 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
Nationally, local repayments substantially surpass the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Prahran - Windsor counted 9,684 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,697 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 44.1% of local households, consisting of 11.9% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 4.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the majority at 55.9%, driven by single-occupant homes at 44.9% and shared group households at 11.0%. The typical household size stands at 1.8 people, remaining below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.3% of adults in Prahran - Windsor hold a university qualification, including 39.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,481 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials in Prahran - Windsor substantially outshine broader benchmarks, with 58.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. This concentrated intellectual base positions the community favorably for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 39.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Technical and trade pathways account for 19.8% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (9.6%). A significant 23.6% of the resident community is actively enrolled in education.
This proportion comprises 10.7% attending higher education institutions, 3.5% in primary schooling, and 3.2% undertaking secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Prahran - Windsor reaches 79 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 across Prahran - Windsor is supported by 79 active transit stops encompassing light rail and bus services. These points of access are connected by 12 distinct routes providing 7,121 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is excellent, placing residents an average of 137 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's residential focus, outbound commuting is common, with private vehicles serving 55% of trips, trains carrying 14%, and 13% commuting on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.5 per dwelling, below the broader regional norm.
Census records show 50.4% working from home, reflecting 2021 Census patterns during COVID-19. Across all servicing transit routes, trip volumes average 1,017 trips per day, which translates to roughly 90 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.3% of residents in Prahran - Windsor report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Prahran - Windsor demonstrate very positive outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illnesses, with both younger and older demographics reporting minimal instances of common ailments. Private health insurance participation is remarkably strong, covering roughly 72% of all residents (15,269 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported conditions locally, affecting 10.3 and 8.1% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 72.3% of locals indicated complete freedom from long-term medical disorders, aligning closely with the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne.
The working population maintains excellent overall wellness with minimal chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 12.4% of the population (2,618 people), sitting below the 15.1% metropolitan share, with older residents recording favorable health metrics consistent with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.4% of Prahran - Windsor residents were born overseas and 21.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.8%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Prahran - Windsor displays higher multicultural diversity than most regional areas, with 21.0% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 33.4% of residents born abroad. Christianity constitutes the largest reported faith at 33.7% of the populace. Notably, Judaism demonstrates significant local representation, encompassing 3.4% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary identified origins in Prahran - Windsor are English (24.8%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (10.8%). Several cultural cohorts exhibit higher local proportions than the broader region, including Polish at 1.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Greek at 5.0% (against 2.7%), and French at 1.0% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prahran - Windsor is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger 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 demographic profile of Prahran - Windsor is noticeably young and largely pre-family. Updated calculations to August 2026 indicate that 54.0% of the populace consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% in Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 15.8% versus 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age reached 33 as at August 2026, down from 34 at the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below the Greater Melbourne Census figure of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that same Census.
Since the Census, the 25 - 44 bracket increased from 49.7% to an estimated 54.0%. This shift is driven by specific age movements: the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 10.5% to an estimated 8.5%, while the 25 to 34 group expanded from 32.2% to 34.4% without an influx among younger dependents. Looking to 2041, young to middle aged adults are anticipated to generate the bulk of growth by adding 2,044 residents (18%) to reach 13,457. However, the most rapid proportional increase will occur within retiree and senior segments (65+), expanding 40% to 3,658.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Prahran - Windsor
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 31 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 717 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,119 at the 2021 Census → 21,119 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 (206061136). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.