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Richmond (South) - Cremorne has an estimated 19,250 residents, up from 17,671 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,579 people, or 8.9%. 282 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.3% of that increase. That puts 4,487 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Richmond (South) - Cremorne sits at approximately 19,250 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,579 people (8.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,671 people. This upward trend is established using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,225 as of June 2025 alongside 282 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 4,487 persons per square kilometer, the locality registers a high population density that places it within the top 10% across the country, creating exceptional competition for local land.
The 8.9% post-census growth rate trails the broader Victorian figure (9.5%) by merely 0.6 percentage points, highlighting sound demographic momentum. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 81.3% of all population expansion in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a starting point, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 demographic modeling. Where SA2 coverage is missing, figures are supplemented by the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets, reweighted from municipal to statistical area boundaries. From 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth distributions from these models are incorporated across every district. Demographic modeling positions the neighborhood in the top quartile nationally for future expansion, with current ERP baseline figures projecting a net addition of 6,410 persons to 2041, representing a 33.2% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
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327 new dwellings have been approved in Richmond (South) - Cremorne over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% 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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Council authorities greenlight roughly 65 residential dwellings per year in Richmond (South) - Cremorne, yielding 327 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because only 0.9 new residents per year have arrived for each approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local building supply matches or outstrips demand, broadening buyer options and allowing population growth to outpace forecasts. New homes reflect an average construction value of $980,000, underscoring building sector concentration on high-end luxury stock. Concurrently, commercial project approvals reached $389.5 million this financial year, pointing to significant commercial investment locally.
Building activity in Richmond (South) - Cremorne tracks well below regional norms, trailing the Greater Melbourne per-capita construction average by 56.0%. Such restrained building volumes typically support valuation gains and buyer competition for existing stock, despite a recent uptick in building approvals. This performance also sits below the nationwide benchmark, reflecting an established urban fabric and constrained site availability. Attached dwellings dominate recent development output, with townhouses or apartments comprising 88.0% and standalone houses representing 12.0%. This emphasis on higher-density building provides more reachable price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of approximately 793 people per dwelling approval further underlines the area's mature market profile. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Richmond (South) - Cremorne will add 6,385 residents through to 2041. If residential construction remains at its current pace, future dwelling delivery may fall short of demographic growth, which will likely heighten competition among purchasers and sustain upward price pressure.
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Development applications around Richmond (South) - Cremorne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 34 current infrastructure and development projects inside Richmond (South) - Cremorne, worth an estimated $5.58 billion. A further 166 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.3 billion. 67 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 capital works, development schemes, and civic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping the area's economic path. AreaSearch has tracked 62 major projects likely to influence the precinct. Notable undertakings include Matchworks Cremorne, the 587-593 Church Street Hotel Development, 75-119 Cubitt Street, and Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Richmond, with key ventures itemized in the following overview.
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587-593 Church Street Hotel Development
Goldfields Group is developing a 12-storey residential hotel on the former Matt Blatt showroom site in Richmond. Designed by Cox Architecture, the 198-room project features a ground-floor cafe, a gym, and function spaces. A signature element is the public rooftop terrace with an infinity pool and two bars, including a teppanyaki restaurant. Following a VCAT appeal, the design was modified to include a pedestrian accessway between Yorkshire Street and Willow Lane and refined building massing to respect the local urban character.
Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Richmond
A dual-branded hotel development comprising Australia's first Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. The six-storey project includes 100 hotel rooms and 26 apartment-style units with full kitchens. The development also features a restaurant, cafe/bar, and end-of-trip facilities. It is being delivered in two stages, with the apartment component opening in 2026 and the hotel following in 2028.
90-100 Bridge Road, Richmond
A six-storey mixed-use development featuring 1,639 sqm of specialist medical suites across the first four floors, 1,253 sqm of premium office space, and 89 sqm of ground-floor retail. Designed by Wardle (formerly John Wardle Architects), the project involves the demolition of existing structures to create a contemporary healthcare and commercial hub on an amalgamated 941.7 sqm site. The building includes two basement levels with 19 car parking spaces and extensive end-of-trip facilities. A portion of the office space is designated as a satellite office for the legal firm Arnold, Thomas and Becker.
Matchworks Cremorne
Redevelopment of the former Bryant and May Match Factory site into a one-hectare mixed-use precinct with retained and adapted heritage buildings, public laneways and courtyards, retail and food and beverage tenancies, premium workplace space and The Hoxton Melbourne hotel. Heritage and planning approvals are in place, with Stage 1 construction underway for the hotel and retail components and opening targeted for 2027.
Holiday Inn Melbourne Richmond
An eight-storey mixed-use development featuring a 160-room Holiday Inn hotel and 10 boutique 1-bedroom residential apartments. The project includes a ground floor car showroom, premium office spaces, gym, function center, and an 'Open Lobby' concept combining dining and business facilities. Designed by RotheLowman and C Kairouz Architects, the building replaces the former SEN Radio building and celebrates Richmond's industrial heritage with a contemporary design and public plaza.
Richmond Lofts / 475 Church Street Commercial Development
Approved commercial mixed-use redevelopment at 475-481 Church Street, Richmond. The project, known as Richmond Lofts or 475 Church Street, is planned as a mid-rise office-led building with ground-floor retail and food and drink premises, two basement levels, bicycle and car parking, and design measures intended to complement the neighbouring Industry Lanes precinct and support the Church Street employment precinct.
The Malt District
The Malt District is a $1 billion urban renewal precinct transforming the historic Richmond Maltings site, famous for the iconic Nylex Clock. While Stage 1 (Coppins Corner) is complete, the remaining stages are being revitalized under a joint venture between Gurner and Qualitas. The masterplan includes approximately 1,000 dwellings, a 200-room luxury hotel, creative commercial workspaces, and a vibrant retail and hospitality hub centered around the restored heritage silos and public plaza.
Cremorne Gateway - 658 Church Street
EPC Pacific is developing a nine-storey commercial office building providing approximately 12,000 square metres of net lettable area at the southern gateway to the Cremorne enterprise precinct. Designed by Cox Architecture, the development features end-of-trip facilities, flexible office floorplates, and ground-level retail activation. The project received planning approval from the City of Yarra following planning scheme amendment and assessment.
14,602 residents of Richmond (South) - Cremorne are employed, from a labour force of 15,042. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 86.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 27,304, about 142% 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 market in Richmond (South) - Cremorne is characterized by high educational qualifications, significant concentration in the tech sector, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and a 3.5% rise in jobs over the past twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,602, while local unemployment sat 1.8% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Labor participation is exceptionally strong at 86.0%, outpacing Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 53.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that reflects the impact of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The workforce is notably concentrated in professional & technical fields, where representation reaches 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for a minor footprint, absorbing only 3.9% of the local workforce relative to 7.2% across Greater Melbourne. Hosting 1.6 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a major commercial center that imports labor from across surrounding suburbs. According to an AreaSearch evaluation using Salm and Abs figures, the twelve month period ending March 2026 saw employment grow by 3.5 percent and the labor force expand by 3.8 percent, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1 percent, the labor force grew by 2.3 percent, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Richmond (South) - Cremorne. These projections, which span five and ten year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry specific projections are applied to the employment mix in Richmond (South) - Cremorne, local employment is expected to rise by 7.4 percent over five years and 14.7 percent over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Richmond (South) - Cremorne is $2,577 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,509 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $84,214 a year against an average of $113,625. 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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ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the Richmond (South) - Cremorne SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $84,214 and an average of $113,625. These figures sit well above nationwide averages and exceed the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, baseline earnings are estimated at roughly $92,315 for the median and $124,556 for the average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, local earnings place between the 92nd and 97th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment contains 30.6% of residents (5,890 people) bringing in $4000+ per week, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. High purchasing power is demonstrated by the 44.6% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, driving demand for upmarket hospitality and retail services. Even though accommodation expenses absorb 16.0% of total income, net earnings place disposable income in the 91st percentile, placing the district in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Richmond (South) - Cremorne had 7,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 40% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $508 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 records indicate that the housing stock in Richmond (South) - Cremorne is composed of 19.3% standalone houses and 80.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Greater Melbourne distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Richmond (South) - Cremorne is lower than across Greater Melbourne at 22.4%, while properties carrying a mortgage account for 27.4% and rental accommodation represents 50.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,500, higher than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $508 versus $390 regionally.
Against national benchmarks, local monthly mortgage repayments comfortably exceed the $1,863 Australian norm, and weekly rents outstrip the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Richmond (South) - Cremorne counted 7,990 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,704 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the majority of dwellings at 51.5%, comprising couples without children (29.1%), couples with children (16.1%), and single parent families (4.8%). Non-family households represent the remaining 48.5%, consisting of single-person households at 35.4% and shared group households at 13.1%. Average occupancy sits at 2.1 people per home, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.6% of adults in Richmond (South) - Cremorne hold a university qualification, including 41.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.0% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 1,876 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 Richmond (South) - Cremorne track well above broader indicators, with 62.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% across VIC. This elevated educational profile provides a solid foundation for professional and technical industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 41.8% of the adult population, while postgraduate qualifications represent 15.5% and graduate diplomas comprise 5.3%. Technical and trade qualifications account for 17.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (9.0%). Active participation in education is strong, with 23.8% of the local population enrolled in study.
This group includes 10.0% attending university or tertiary courses, 5.0% enrolled in primary schools, and 4.0% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Richmond (South) - Cremorne reaches 66 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 9,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network in Richmond (South) - Cremorne includes 66 active transport stops across bus, lightrail, and train modes. Serviced by 17 individual routes, these connections deliver 9,478 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 200 meters. The majority of working residents travel out of the suburb for employment, with 56% driving, 14% walking, and 13% catching trains. Vehicle ownership stands below the metropolitan standard at an average of 0.7 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 53.6% of workers were based at home, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements.
Across all transit options, services deliver an average of 1,354 trips per day, which equates to roughly 143 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.4% of residents in Richmond (South) - Cremorne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 records reviewed by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Richmond (South) - Cremorne, characterized by low mortality figures and minimal chronic illness across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 78% of all residents (15,015 people). In comparison, coverage stands at 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, affecting 8.6% and 9.5% of locals respectively, whereas 73.4% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
Working-age adults display strong health metrics and minimal chronic diseases. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 11.3% of the community (2,181 people), below the 15.1% regional benchmark. Seniors maintain solid health outcomes, tracking in line with wider national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.1% of Richmond (South) - Cremorne residents were born overseas and 14.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (20.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Richmond (South) - Cremorne exceeds typical benchmarks, with overseas-born individuals making up 25.1% of the population and 14.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The most widely practiced faith is Christianity, accounting for 34.3% of residents. The community also features a distinct presence of Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of the populace compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental background, the three most widespread ancestries in Richmond (South) - Cremorne are English at 26.5% (above the 20.1% regional figure), Australian at 20.7%, and Irish at 11.6% (exceeding the regional level of 6.5%).
Other distinct cultural cohorts include Polish heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% across the metropolitan area), Greek heritage at 4.0% (vs 2.7%), and French heritage at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Richmond (South) - Cremorne is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.8% 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 structure of Richmond (South) - Cremorne is largely weighted toward individuals in life stages preceding family creation. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 51.8% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) make up only 18.0% locally against 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, and remaining 5 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census, which compared to an Australian median of 38.
The proportion of young to middle aged adults has increased from 48.7% at the Census to an estimated 51.8%. Through to 2041, the largest raw volume increase is expected among young to middle aged adults, adding 2,257 residents (23%) to reach 12,227. In relative terms, senior cohorts (65+) will record the fastest expansion, rising 60% to total 3,493 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Richmond (South) - Cremorne
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 34 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 282 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,671 at the 2021 Census → 19,250 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 (206071517). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.