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Preston - East has an estimated 23,711 residents, up from 20,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,000 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 756 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.5% of that increase. That puts 3,060 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, the resident count of Preston - East stands at approximately 23,711 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,000 people (14.5%) compared to the 20,711 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such expansion is established through the ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,403 as of June 2025 alongside 756 validated new addresses tracked post-Census. With 3,059 persons per square kilometer, population density ranks within the top quartile of national areas reviewed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both broader national metrics and the 9.5% statewide figure, Preston - East's 14.5% post-2021 Census expansion distinguishes it as a regional growth hotspot.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 84.5% of recent gains, supported concurrently by positive natural increase and interstate inflows. Projections for each SA2 across AreaSearch draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models baseline-set to 2022. Where coverage gaps occur, Victorian State Government 2023 Regional/LGA figures are incorporated via weighted aggregation scaling growth from LGA boundaries down to SA2 divisions, with age-bracket trends extending across 2032 to 2041. Emerging demographic trends place the locality in the top 10 percent of AreaSearch study areas, with current annual ERP figures pointing to an influx of 13,117 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 54.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,920 new dwellings have been approved in Preston - East over the past five years, an average of 384 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 384 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential development in Preston - East reached 1,920 homes, reflecting an annual average of roughly 384 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the last 5 financial years, an average of 0.9 people arrived annually per completed home, demonstrating that construction supply matches or exceeds local demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating potential migration above baseline projections alongside an average construction cost of $466,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the local commercial sector displays considerable momentum, with $209.4 million in commercial building approvals authorized during the current financial year.
Per-capita development volumes in Preston - East exceed Greater Melbourne by 117.0%, substantially widening possibilities for purchasers and signaling intense developer interest relative to nationwide standards. Of these incoming builds, detached houses make up only 5.0%, whereas townhouses or apartments constitute 95.0%. This pronounced shift toward medium-and-high density options delivers more accessible price points, drawing downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors alike. Compared against the existing residential stock (where houses represent 54.0%), this transition reflects diminished site availability alongside shifting consumer lifestyle and affordability priorities. The locality records approximately 72 people per dwelling approval, underscoring ongoing market expansion. Forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly metrics indicate that Preston - East is set to welcome an additional 12,809 residents through to 2041. While residential construction currently moves at a solid pace alongside this anticipated influx, intensifying population density may heighten market competition for purchasers over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Preston - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Preston - East, worth an estimated $2.48 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $107.7 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 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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Strategic urban planning, infrastructure upgrades, and major works play a crucial role in shaping neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 27 significant projects influencing the district, highlighted by key undertakings such as the Preston Market Precinct Redevelopment, the 18a Miller Street Development - Small Sites Pilot Program, Preston Central Infrastructure Contributions, and the High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade, with prominent initiatives outlined below.
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Northland Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Ongoing staged redevelopment of Northland Shopping Centre by Vicinity Centres. The completed entertainment and leisure precinct has introduced upgraded outdoor dining, family recreation spaces, landscaping and new leisure operators. Longer-term masterplanning is progressing for a mixed-use precinct incorporating commercial space and future build-to-rent residential development, subject to planning approvals.
Preston Crossing
A masterplanned urban regeneration project delivering up to 650 homes. Partnership between Homes Victoria, MAB Corporation, and HousingFirst replacing outdated social homes with new social housing and market apartments. Designed by architects Archier, Hayball, Nightingale, and Breathe Architecture with 5-star Green Star certification and a 7-star NatHERS rating. The first three stages were completed in 2024, with remaining homes under construction.
Preston Market Precinct Redevelopment
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the 5.1-hectare Preston Market site in Melbourne's north. Amendment C182dare to the Darebin Planning Scheme was gazetted in August 2023, introducing a Heritage Overlay, Development Plan Overlay, Activity Centre Zone and related controls. The approved framework requires substantial retention of the existing market in situ, permits buildings up to 14 storeys, and allows approximately 1,200 new dwellings alongside retail and commercial uses. Medich Corporation became the sole owner in August 2025 following its acquisition of Salta Properties' 50 per cent stake.Trader leases have been extended until January 2029 to provide stability while a new masterplan is developed. The Minister for Planning is the responsible authority for all planning permits in the precinct. No development permit has yet been lodged.
18a Miller Street Development - Small Sites Pilot Program
Medium-density housing development on surplus government land as part of Development Victoria's Small Sites Pilot Program. The 4,334 square metre site is zoned Residential Growth Zone - Schedule 1 and located 7 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. The project aims to deliver medium-density housing including townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments, with at least 10% designated as affordable housing. The development encourages innovative design solutions and modern methods of construction to accelerate housing supply in established inner Melbourne suburbs close to employment, transport and services.
High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade
Complete road reconstruction and streetscape improvements for High Street, Preston (Bell Street to Murray Road), including new road base, upgraded kerbs and drainage, wider footpaths, safer pedestrian crossings, speed reduction to 30km/h, removal of clearways, additional street trees and landscaping, upgraded lighting, and improved accessibility and public realm. The Concept Plan was endorsed by Darebin Council on 24 November 2025. Construction is subject to securing additional State and Federal grant funding.
Preston Central Infrastructure Contributions
New infrastructure contributions system starting 2027 to fund local improvements including community facilities, parks, roads and public transport connections.
Preston Level Crossing Removal Project
Completed removal of four dangerous level crossings at Oakover Road, Bell Street, Cramer Street, and Murray Road in Preston. The project delivered new premium elevated stations at Bell and Preston, and created 2km of new community open space underneath the rail line featuring walking and cycling paths, play areas, and landscaping.
John Hall Reserve Pavilion
New sports pavilion design completed with focus on gender inclusivity, sustainable design principles, and community accessibility. Construction commenced June 2024. Modern facility designed to serve local sporting clubs and community groups in Kingsbury.
13,926 residents of Preston - East are employed, from a labour force of 14,815. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 26,826, about 113% of 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 profile in Preston - East is characterized by high educational attainment, prominent professional services activity, an unemployment rate of 6.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.8%. Figures for March 2026 record 13,926 working residents, with an unemployment rate sitting 1.2% higher than the 4.8% measured across Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a standard labour force participation level of 72.6% (against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census returns identified 39.1% of local workers performing duties remotely from home, a metric partly influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety shows exceptional concentration, tracking at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for a modest 7.1% share locally against 9.7% regionally. A baseline ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at Census date highlights strong employment generation within the immediate vicinity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM releases shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment advanced by 1.8% while the labour pool expanded by 3.0%, lifting unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. Over the same interval in Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector trajectory varies. Correlating these national outlooks with the sectoral distribution in Preston - East indicates projected employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (derived as an illustrative weighted extrapolation independent of local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Preston - East is $1,787 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $863 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,358 a year against an average of $71,817. 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in the Preston - East SA2 achieved a median taxable income of $59,358 and an average of $71,817, exceeding national figures and comparing to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,068 for median income and $78,726 for average income. Across family, household, and individual brackets, Census data positions local incomes around the 56th percentile nationally. The single largest earnings band includes 34.1% of residents (8,085 residents) receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, paralleling the 32.8% regional proportion.
Even with residential accommodation absorbing 17.6% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 50th percentile, aligning with a 6th decile SEIFA income position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Preston - East had 8,594 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 24% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the dwelling profile in Preston - East consisted of 53.9% standalone houses alongside 46.1% multi-unit formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright property ownership in Preston - East lagged the broader metropolis at 25.0%, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (30.5%) and rental housing (44.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments matched metropolitan Melbourne at $2,000, while median weekly rents stood at $391 compared to $2,000 and $390 metro figures. In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents outstrip the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Preston - East counted 8,594 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,839 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 59.6%, composed of couples without children at 24.5%, couples with children at 23.3%, and single parent families at 9.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.4%, comprising single-person households at 31.4% and group households at 8.9%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.1% of adults in Preston - East hold a university qualification, including 26.9% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 3,183 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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 credentials among Preston - East residents exceed regional and national benchmarks, with 42.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared against 32.8% within the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia, creating a solid base for white-collar and professional roles. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 26.9%, postgraduate degrees at 11.0%, and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational accreditations account for 23.9% of persons aged 15+, divided between certificates at 13.2% and advanced diplomas at 10.7%. Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the population, with 27.7% of residents currently attending educational institutions.
This cohort includes 8.5% undertaking tertiary studies, 6.9% participating in primary education, and 5.2% enrolled in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Preston - East reaches 153 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 16,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The local transit framework encompasses 153 operational stops across Preston - East providing a combination of bus and lightrail routes. These connection points are served by 22 separate lines delivering 16,518 weekly transit services. Transit proximity is exceptional, with dwellings positioned an average of 150 meters from the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this predominantly residential sector; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 69%, while 11% commute by train and 4% travel on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.9 cars per household, below regional levels. A significant 39.1% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service volume averages 2,359 departures daily across all routes, translating to roughly 107 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying visualization depicts the 100 closest transit stops relative to the central point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.5% of residents in Preston - East report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Public health indicators for Preston - East present favorable conditions overall, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity aligning broadly with countrywide baselines; chronic illnesses remain subdued across the broader community while showing elevated rates among senior vulnerable groups, and private health insurance coverage is solid at approximately 55% of the populace (~13,017 people). The two most prevalent medical diagnoses recorded among residents are mental health conditions at 11.1% and asthma at 7.9%, while 69.5% reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health trends for working-age cohorts reflect normal standards.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 12.5% of the local population (2,970 people), undercutting the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, though health metrics in this older demographic encounter greater difficulties relative to national senior cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.3% of Preston - East residents were born overseas and 36.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.9%) and Australian (15.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Preston - East exhibits strong multicultural representation, with 35.3% of the community born abroad and 36.7% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the largest single faith group, accounting for 38.2% of locals. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in Buddhism, which represents 4.0% of the community compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental origin across the population, the leading declared ancestries in Preston - East are English at 17.9%, Australian at 15.6%, and Other at 11.4%. Several distinct cultural heritages exhibit above-average local presence, notably Italian at 8.1% (compared to 5.2% across the wider region), Greek at 7.2% (against 2.7% regionally), and Macedonian at 2.6% (relative to 0.7% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Preston - East is 36. 32.6% 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 Preston - East leans toward younger generations. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 41.6% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 cohort, compared to 32.1% regionally, while youth aged 0 - 24 represent 23.6% versus 30.5% across Greater Melbourne. The estimated median age remains 36 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year below the 37-year regional median recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 bracket has increased its population share from 39.6% to an estimated 41.6%.
Moving toward 2041, this 25 - 44 group will drive the largest nominal expansion, gaining 3,964 residents (40%) to reach 13,830. In relative terms, the 65+ cohort will record the steepest expansion, surging 90% to total 5,648 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Preston - East
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 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 17 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 Jun 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 — 756 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,711 at the 2021 Census → 23,711 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 (209021428). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.