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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Ringwood has an estimated 19,918 residents, up from 18,715 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,203 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 266 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.7% of that increase. That puts 2,010 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Ringwood stands at approximately 19,918 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,203 residents (6.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 18,715 people. This population adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,791 alongside 266 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the local population density reaches 2,009 persons per square kilometer, a level that surpasses the typical average across the country. The 6.4% expansion rate of Ringwood since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area and the broader SA4 region (3.8%), positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 90.7% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For any SA2 locations missing from this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates calculated from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the area is projected to experience population growth that exceeds the national median, with an anticipated increase of 4,370 people by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total growth of 21.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
493 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood over the past five years, an average of 98 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 201, 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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Ringwood registers roughly 98 annual residential building approvals, representing 493 approved dwellings throughout the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 185 during the current FY-26 period. An average of 1.3 individuals relocated to the district for every new home built during the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that supply and demand are well aligned to maintain market stability while new residential construction costs average $385,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $221.4 million have been documented during the current financial year, pointing to significant business investment locally.
In comparison with Greater Melbourne, the rate of property development in Ringwood is slightly elevated (17.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), which helps maintain current property valuations while providing options for buyers. The mix of new construction consists of 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This focus on higher-density options delivers more accessible entry points for buyers and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-time home buyers. This trend departs from the current housing stock (which stands at 77.0% houses), indicating a decline in available land for development and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing options. The development market continues to evolve, showing a ratio of about 308 people for each approved dwelling. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Ringwood is projected to add 4,231 residents by 2041. If development continues at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive up prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ringwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ringwood, worth an estimated $5.34 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the AC Hotel by Marriott - East End Ringwood, the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment), Dux Churchill, Ringwood, and The Ring Development, with the listed items showing those of greatest significance.
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East End - 28-30 Maroondah Highway Mixed-Use Development
East End is a strategic 9,459 sqm mixed-use redevelopment at the gateway to Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre. Designed by LiFE Architecture and Urban Design, the approved permit allows for a 31,000 sqm development across three buildings up to 19 storeys. The project features 376 residential apartments, an AC Hotel by Marriott, a cinema, wellness centre, and a central retail plaza with cafes and restaurants. It is designated as a Feature Form Site, intended to define the skyline and arrival into Ringwood from the EastLink and Maroondah Highway junction.
East End Ringwood
Approved mixed-use precinct at the eastern gateway to Ringwood, replacing the earlier The Ring concept. The Sunstone Projects scheme includes three connected buildings with apartments, a Marriott AC hotel component, commercial tenancies, dining, co-working, resident amenities, basement parking and a landscaped public plaza.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
Bond Central
Contemporary residential development featuring 79 apartments within Ringwood's Central Activity District. The 6-storey development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed by CK Architecture and built by TJA Construction. Geometric design creates privacy between units with floating illusion as building rises. Located with excellent access to transport and Eastland Shopping Centre, designed by EJ Grech & Associates with landscape design by Thai Tongue Design emphasizing sustainability and natural surroundings.
AC Hotel by Marriott - East End Ringwood
East End is a premium mixed-use development featuring the AC Hotel by Marriott, 354 residential apartments across multiple towers, retail, and commercial spaces centered around a landscaped public plaza. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, pool, gym, and meeting spaces.
Ringwood RSL Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the Ringwood RSL site into a mixed-use precinct including a new RSL clubhouse, conference and function facilities, serviced offices, gym and aquatic facilities, limited retail space and approximately 230 apartments. Following the withdrawal of development partner Levande in 2024, the project remains in planning while the Ringwood RSL seeks a new development partner. No construction has commenced. The site also sits within the Victorian Government's Ringwood Activity Centre planning framework supporting higher-density redevelopment.
Ringwood Activity Centre Plan
The Ringwood Activity Centre Plan was finalised in February 2025 and implemented through Planning Scheme Amendment GC252, gazetted on 11 April 2025. Ringwood is one of 10 activity centres delivered under the pilot of the Victorian Government's Activity Centres Program, part of the Housing Statement, with a combined target of 60,000 new homes across the 10 centres by 2051. The plan is delivered jointly by the Victorian Planning Authority and Maroondah City Council, aligning with Council's Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre Masterplan covering the centre's core.New planning controls apply a modified Activity Centre Zone, allow buildings of up to 20 storeys on three nominated strategic development sites, and provide for 4 to 15 storey buildings in the wider activity centre core. The surrounding walkable catchment supports lower-rise apartments and townhouses up to 3 to 6 storeys depending on lot size, with a streamlined approval process intended to fast-track delivery of new homes near Ringwood Station, jobs, shops and services.
30-32 Sherbrook Avenue Development
Medium-density residential development featuring 39 modern apartments in a 4-floor low-rise building with focus on sustainability and community integration.
10,538 residents of Ringwood are employed, from a labour force of 11,260. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,902, about 115% 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 workforce in Ringwood is characterized by high levels of education and a strong presence in professional services, with an unemployment rate of 6.4% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 1.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,538, though the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate is slightly low at 67.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 33.9% of residents worked from home, a figure that may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are retail trade, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing is less represented, accounting for 3.2% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.2%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local jobs market. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 1.2% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. The national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Ringwood. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment mix yields an estimated employment increase in Ringwood of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ringwood is $1,660 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,491 a year against an average of $75,290. 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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The most recent postcode ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Ringwood SA2 are very high on a national scale, with a median of $58,491 and an average of $75,290. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $64,118 for the median and $82,533 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that Ringwood ranks moderately for family, household, and personal incomes, sitting between the 45th and 53rd percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 32.3% of residents (6,433 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional distribution of 32.8% for this bracket. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, with residents retaining only 81.7% of their income, which ranks in the 42nd percentile, while the local SEIFA income ranking places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ringwood had 7,434 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Ringwood consists of 77.0% houses and 23.0% alternative dwellings (such as apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to metropolitan Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings comprise 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in Ringwood was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, sitting at 27.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (39.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,000, matching the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $381 compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Ringwood's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ringwood counted 7,434 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,912 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.8%, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent households. The remaining 34.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 30.4% and group households at 4.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.3% of adults in Ringwood hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 17.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 7,017 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 37.3% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 region average of 31.2%, showing a local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (17.3%).
The rate of educational enrollment is quite high, with 28.6% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student cohort includes 8.5% in primary school, 7.2% in high school, and 5.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood reaches 117 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 117 active transport stops in Ringwood, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 24 separate routes, which combine to deliver 7,787 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with homes situated an average of 186 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a workforce that commutes elsewhere; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 81%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents (33.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, though this may reflect restrictions during the pandemic. Service frequency across the network averages 1,112 daily trips, which translates to approximately 66 weekly trips at each transit stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.4% of residents in Ringwood report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch indicates that health outcomes in Ringwood are below average, with common medical conditions prevalent in both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 57% of the population (~11,273 people). Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.2% and 8.7% of local residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than the national average.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.9% of the local population (3,573 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for this older demographic show some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.6% of Ringwood residents were born overseas and 32.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ringwood exhibits a high degree of cultural variety, with 36.6% of its population born outside of Australia and 32.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.3% of the community. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation locally, accounting for 4.2% of the population, which matches the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Ringwood are English at 22.8%, Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 12.0%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Sri Lankan residents making up 0.7% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Chinese background residents at 11.4% (compared to 6.5% regionally), and Polish background residents at 1.0% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood is 38. 26.4% 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 median age of 38 in Ringwood is comparable to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Melbourne metropolitan area, Ringwood has a larger share of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.2%) but a smaller proportion of youth aged 15 - 24 (11.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.6% to 6.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 16.6% to 15.5%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.2% to 5.2%.
Demographic shifts by 2041 are expected to alter the age structure of the population, led by the 45 to 54 group which is projected to grow by 32% (818 people), rising from 2,525 to 3,344. The infant group aged 0 to 4 is expected to show much slower growth of 4%, adding 38 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ringwood
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 28 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 Jul 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 — 266 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,715 at the 2021 Census → 19,918 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 (211031266). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.