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Richmond - North has an estimated 15,567 residents, up from 13,867 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,700 people, or 12.3%. 694 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.6% of that increase. That puts 8,108 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Richmond - North is estimated at 15,567 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,700 individuals (12.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 13,867 residents. This change is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,303 in June 2025 alongside 694 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 8,107 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of areas nationwide analysed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 12.3% population expansion in Richmond - North since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% and the country overall, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.6% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. For regions where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA population growth to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the locality is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationally, with an expected increase of 6,674 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall rise of 41.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
375 new dwellings have been approved in Richmond - North over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That is 5.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 534, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Richmond - North averages approximately 75 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 375 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 490 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that only 0.7 new residents have arrived per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of new housing is matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current projections, with new homes constructed at an average value of $263,000—which is below regional benchmarks—pointing to more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $20.8 million this financial year, pointing to steady development in the commercial sector. Richmond - North records about 75% of the per capita construction volume observed across Greater Melbourne, ranking in the 14th percentile of all locations evaluated nationally, which limits choice for buyers and sustains demand for established properties. The breakdown of new residential construction consists of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing options offers more budget-friendly entry points, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 1136 people for every approved residential dwelling, Richmond - North represents a highly established market. Demographic projections indicate that Richmond - North is set to add 6,410 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Richmond - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Richmond - North, worth an estimated $3.73 billion. A further 180 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.6 billion. 73 are already under construction and 87 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include 25 River Boulevard, the North Richmond Precinct Renewal, the Victoria Gardens Redevelopment, and Harrington Village, with the primary projects of interest detailed below.
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North Richmond Precinct Renewal
Staged renewal of the North Richmond public housing precinct, replacing ageing high-rise towers and walk-ups built in the 1970s with modern, energy-efficient social, affordable and private homes. The first stage at 147-161 Elizabeth Street has been completed and was officially opened in January 2026, delivering 144 new social homes (86 one-bedroom, 47 two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom apartments) including Specialist Disability Accommodation, managed under a 30-year lease by Housing Choices Australia. The next stage involves the redevelopment of the tower at 139 Highett Street and the walk-ups at 111, 119 and 127 Elizabeth Street, 6 and 8 Anderson Court, and 1-5, 7 and 9 Williams Court, with renter relocations due for completion by February 2026, followed by deconstruction and new construction.The towers at 106, 108, 110 and 112 Elizabeth Street are flagged for future redevelopment with no relocations planned before July 2026. The precinct sits within Homes Victoria's broader High-rise Redevelopment Project to retire and replace 44 ageing public housing towers across Melbourne by 2051, delivering at least 10 per cent more social housing on the existing public land.
Victoria Gardens Redevelopment
A $900 million mixed-use transformation of the Victoria Gardens shopping precinct into a sustainable urban village in Richmond's inner east, 5km from Melbourne CBD. The masterplan covers two precincts across 5.2 hectares: the Doonside Precinct (827 new homes across six buildings up to 17 storeys, 12,070 sqm retail and commercial, a fresh food Market Hall, and the restored 1891 Loyal Studley Hotel) and the River Boulevard Precinct (476 build-to-rent apartments at 25 River Boulevard plus additional residential and 26,000 sqm of commercial office space).In total, 1,679 new dwellings are planned with 10 per cent affordable housing, 45,370 sqm of new retail and commercial space, and close to 10,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space linking to the Yarra River corridor. Planning approval for the full precinct was granted by the Victorian Government in May 2024 via the Development Facilitation Program. Ground was officially broken on the flagship $500 million build-to-rent stage at 25 River Boulevard in June 2025, with the Premier of Victoria in attendance. Construction of this stage, designed by Bates Smart, is scheduled for completion in Q3 2027. The Doonside Precinct, designed by Cox and NH Architecture, is expected to follow in subsequent stages through to approximately 2032.
25 River Boulevard
A 476-apartment build-to-rent development across six buildings in a resort-style precinct adjacent to the Yarra River. The $500 million project features mini-neighbourhoods, a 25-metre outdoor pool, wellness and fitness centre, co-working spaces, cinema, and a golf simulator. It targets 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification and will run on 100 percent renewable electricity.
One York
One York is a seven-storey boutique residential development featuring 9 luxury apartments. The project includes a mix of studio, one, and two-bedroom units, featuring communal rooftop areas, private balconies, and innovative light courts designed for natural ventilation and sunlight. The building occupies a 220sqm corner site and is designed to provide a seamless blend of urban convenience and high-end finishes.
25 River Boulevard
476-apartment build-to-rent development across six buildings in a resort-style precinct adjacent to the Yarra River, Richmond. Delivered by Salta Properties under its Est BTR brand, designed by Bates Smart architects and built by L.U. Simon Builders with Blackstone as financier. Amenities include a 25-metre outdoor pool, wellness and fitness centre, co-working spaces, cinema, golf simulator, private dining rooms, residents lounge, and expansive communal green space. Targeting 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification and powered by 100% renewable electricity with zero gas.Part of the broader Victoria Gardens precinct revitalisation masterplan. Piling works ran July 2025 to March 2026, structural completion targeted early 2027, with overall construction completion scheduled for late 2027.
Bridge + Palmer - 609 Bridge Road
Bridge + Palmer is a boutique residential development comprising 13 private apartments across seven levels in Richmond. Designed by LARA Architects, the building features a contemporary red-brick facade inspired by the area's industrial heritage, combined with warm timber accents. The project includes ground-floor retail spaces, basement car parking, and storage facilities, emphasizing modern inner-city convenience.
Hull Street Richmond
Nine-storey residential apartment development at 2-6 Hull Street, Richmond, planned to deliver 51 apartments with basement parking, two lift cores and a rooftop communal terrace. The project is designed by DKO Architecture for the long-term site owners, with Aalto Projects providing development management services.
Harrington Village
A major mixed-use lifestyle precinct proposed for a 12,802 sqm site in Richmond's inner east. Plans submitted to the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning detail 685 apartments across four buildings up to 12 storeys, with 10% allocated as affordable housing. The four-stage development includes 12,000-16,000 sqm of commercial and retail space across 10 tenancies, three basement levels, new pedestrian laneways (Harry's Lane and Park Lane), and 576 sqm of public open space. Existing heritage buildings will be retained and restored for employment uses.Designed by FK Architects, the precinct is inspired by New York's meatpacking district.
10,343 residents of Richmond - North are employed, from a labour force of 11,192. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 79.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,709, about 120% 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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Richmond - North is characterized by a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 10,343 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate sits 2.8% above the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate is exceptionally high at 79.0% compared to 70.2% for Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that a substantial 46.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The local workforce is primarily employed in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The concentration of jobs in professional & technical services is particularly high, running at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing just 6.4% of the Richmond - North workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. With 1.1 jobs available for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.2% while the total labor force grew by 3.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Greater Melbourne, which experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Richmond - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Richmond - North indicates local employment could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Richmond - North is $2,009 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,183 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,020 a year against an average of $89,078. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Richmond - North SA2 recorded a median income of $66,020 and an average income of $89,078. These figures represent some of the highest earnings in Australia, comparing to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $72,371 for the median and $97,647 for the average as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly earnings are in the 90th percentile nationally at $1,183. The largest income group comprises 32.6% of residents (5,074 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which closely aligns with the regional figure of 32.8%. High housing costs account for 17.7% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 63rd percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking falling in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Richmond - North had 6,645 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 11% detached houses and 66% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,047 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Richmond - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 10.8% separate houses and 89.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, compared to metropolitan Melbourne where separate houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Richmond - North were lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 15.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (22.9%) or rented (61.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, coming in at $2,047, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Richmond - North exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Richmond - North counted 6,645 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,460 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest category at 48.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 12.5%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parents with children at 7.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 51.9%, which includes single person households at 41.7% and group households at 10.3%. The median household size in the area is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.9% of adults in Richmond - North hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 1,345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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The level of education in Richmond - North is considerably higher than state and national benchmarks, with 52.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational profile positions the locality well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education accounts for 20.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 10.4%.
Enrolment in education is high in the area, with 25.4% of the population participating in formal study. This includes 10.8% of residents enrolled in tertiary institutions, 4.8% in primary schools, and 3.9% attending secondary schools.
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Public transport in Richmond - North reaches 35 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 12,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 35 public transport stops in Richmond - North, consisting of lightrail and bus services. These stops are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which accommodate 12,548 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 205 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 53%, followed by walking at 14% and trains at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 46.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,792 trips per day, which translates to approximately 358 weekly services for each individual stop.
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71.1% of residents in Richmond - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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An evaluation of health indicators reveals strong outcomes throughout Richmond - North, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (10,149 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent medical issues reported in the area, affecting 10.5 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 71.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. The locality has 11.8% of its population aged 65 and over (1,840 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Seniors in the area exhibit particularly strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.2% of Richmond - North residents were born overseas and 33.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (15.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Richmond - North exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 33.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.2% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 30.9% of the local population. However, the most significant religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 9.0% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry based on parents' country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Richmond - North are English at 21.0%, Australian at 15.8%, and Other at 11.0%.
Notable differences also exist in the representation of other backgrounds: residents of Vietnamese descent make up 7.5% of Richmond - North compared to 1.9% across the region, Chinese ancestry accounts for 8.1% compared to 6.5%, and Greek ancestry stands at 3.2% compared to 2.7% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Richmond - North is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.1% 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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Richmond - North has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38. Compared to the Greater Melbourne area, Richmond - North has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (34.2%) but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (4.2%). The concentration of 25 to 34 year olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. The median age of the area has decreased by 1.3 years, falling to 33 from 34 since the 2021 Census. The 25 to 34 age group grew from 31.2% to 34.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 16.7% to 18.2%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 group fell from 5.8% to 4.2% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.2% to 9.8%. Projections suggest the age structure of Richmond - North will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age cohort expected to grow by 1,533 people (29%), rising from 5,323 to 6,857.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Richmond - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 694 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,867 at the 2021 Census → 15,567 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (206071518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.