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Ringwood East has an estimated 22,262 residents, up from 21,132 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,130 people, or 5.3%. 236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.9% of that increase. That puts 2,371 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Ringwood East stands at approximately 22,262 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,130 individuals (5.3%) from the 21,132 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,164, combined with 236 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 2,370 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch. This 5.3% increase since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area and the broader SA4 region (3.8%), establishing the locality as a leader in regional growth.
The expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.9% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 areas not covered by these datasets, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest that the suburb will experience growth slightly under the national median, with the population projected to rise by 2,485 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a overall increase of 10.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
703 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood East over the past five years, an average of 140 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 124 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, well below 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 East averages approximately 140 residential building approvals annually, with 703 dwelling approvals registered over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 61 recorded so far during FY-26. Because only 0.5 additional residents moved to the suburb for each new home built during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply is tracking at or ahead of demand, offering buyers more choices while creating capacity for population growth to outpace projections. Furthermore, the average cost of these new builds is $496,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium homes.
In addition, $14.6 million in commercial development approvals have been signed off this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in local business infrastructure. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, residential construction activity in Ringwood East is elevated, tracking at 49.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers and helps protect existing property values, despite a recent slowdown in development pace. Recent approvals consist of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options provides affordable entry points and attracts first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing landscape, which is 92.0% houses, signaling a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting changing household needs and demand for diverse, cost-effective options. The region averages about 293 people per approved dwelling, pointing to a low density residential market. Looking ahead, the population of Ringwood East is projected to increase by 2,387 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ringwood East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ringwood East, worth an estimated $1.92 billion. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.1 billion. 20 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 59 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, the Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan, Bedford Rise, and intersection improvements at Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road, with the subsequent list outlining the initiatives most relevant to the suburb.
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Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, delivering the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital via the Victorian Health Building Authority. The redevelopment includes two six-storey inpatient towers with over 200 extra beds, an expanded emergency department, a dedicated children's emergency department, and a new mental health hub. While currently remaining in the planning phase, preliminary funding and design work are continuing towards a future completion target.
Proposed Ringwood East Retirement Village
Ryman Healthcare's proposed Ringwood East retirement village is planned for the former Daisey's Hotel and garden centre site beside Ringwood Lake Park. The village is intended to combine independent living, assisted living, residential aged care, high care and specialist dementia care on one site, with amenities including a bowling green, indoor swimming pool, cafe, hair and beauty salon, cinema, gym and landscaped communal spaces. Ryman still lists the village as proposed, and earlier construction activity was reportedly placed on hold in late 2023.
Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan
Maroondah City Council is progressing an updated Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan to guide future land use, housing, public realm improvements, transport connections and community infrastructure. Council called for consultant tenders in 2026 to prepare the updated structure plan, with implementation to occur through future planning scheme amendments and capital works.
Canterbury Road Improvements Waterloo Street to Sunset Drive
Road safety, traffic flow and public transport improvements along Canterbury Road between Waterloo Street and Sunset Drive. Works include new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, dedicated turn lanes, bus stop upgrades, line marking changes, permanent right turn restrictions at Sunset Drive and a permanent speed limit reduction to 60 km/h. As of the March 2026 project update, major construction is in its final stages with completion expected during March 2026.
Bedford Rise
An exclusive collection of 13 contemporary townhomes in Ringwood East featuring 4 bedrooms, 3-3.5 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, premium Bosch appliances, stone benchtops, timber flooring, private landscaped courtyards, and state-of-the-art security systems. Located within walking distance of Ringwood Secondary College, shopping centers, and the newly upgraded Ringwood East Station.
Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements
Safety and connectivity improvements at a busy intersection in Heathmont, which is a complex location where rail, road (including freight), and active transport interface. Improvements include introducing a shared path crossing across Canterbury Road with bicycle lanterns, flashing 'Give Way to Pedestrians' signs, fully controlled right turns from Canterbury Road, and a wider footpath on the northern side of Canterbury Road across the rail bridge. This is to improve safety and address a crash history on a key freight route.Major construction is expected to start in early 2026.
Victoria Street Road Reconstruction
Major road reconstruction works on Victoria Street including new pavement, drainage improvements, pedestrian facilities and cycling infrastructure. Enhances connectivity and safety for all road users.
Ruby Apartments
Permit-approved mixed-use proposal for a 4 level building comprising 29 apartments and 4 ground-floor retail premises on a 2,291 sqm site within the Heathmont Activity Centre. The site was offered via mortgagee sale and is now recorded as sold in late 2024; a new delivery timeline and developer have not been announced. Previous marketing branded the scheme as Ruby Apartments with architecture by EAT.
11,929 residents of Ringwood East are employed, from a labour force of 12,410. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,468, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Ringwood East is highly educated, with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the prior year. By March 2026, there were 11,929 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sat 0.9% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the labor force participation rate closely matched the regional average of 70.2%. Census records show that a substantial 37.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in the education & training sector, where the employment share is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, accounting for 2.9% of workers compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.2%. Given the gap between the count of local workers and the resident workforce, this highly residential suburb appears to offer few local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 1.4% while the overall labor force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Regional employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Ringwood East. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for Ringwood East residents could grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ringwood East is $1,945 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $879 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,900 a year against an average of $74,065. 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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Aggregated taxpayer records from the ATO for financial year 2023 show a median income of $59,900 and an average income of $74,065 for the Ringwood East postcode area. These figures exceed the national averages, contrasting with 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, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $65,662 for the median and $81,190 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the area around the 62nd percentile nationally.
The most prominent income bracket contains 31.2% of residents (6,945 individuals) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, which is similar to the metropolitan average where this group represents 32.8% of the population. Residents retain 85.1% of their income after paying for housing, and the suburb ranks in the 7th decile nationally on the SEIFA index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ringwood East had 7,828 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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 local housing stock consisted of 92.1% separate houses and 7.8% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, showing a different mix than the wider Melbourne metropolitan area, which recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ringwood East was also higher than the metropolitan average at 35.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (39.8%) or rented (25.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $385, compared to the regional median of $390.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the area are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ringwood East counted 7,828 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,247 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of local households at 71.9%, consisting of couples with children at 36.6%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parents at 10.5%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.1%, which is made up of single-person households at 25.3% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.2% of adults in Ringwood East hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,779 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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 suburb is distinct within the region, with 38.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, which is higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 regional average of 31.2%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education is also well represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 17.7%. A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 29.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This includes 10.0% of the population enrolled in primary school, 7.8% attending secondary school, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood East reaches 55 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 indicates there are 55 active public transport stops in Ringwood East, offering a selection of bus services. These stops are connected to 14 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,686 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 291 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents, 37.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time. Across all available routes, services average 526 trips per day, which translates to approximately 67 weekly trips for each transport stop in the suburb.
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68.7% of residents in Ringwood East report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Local health metrics show positive trends for the residents of Ringwood East, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses showing results that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues remains typical across younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~12,488 people) holding policies. Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.0% and 8.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes within the working-age cohort are typical, with national rankings aligning with the broader population. The area has a higher proportion of older residents, with 17.7% of the population aged 65 and over (3,933 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.3% of Ringwood East residents were born overseas and 21.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (23.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ringwood East displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 26.3% of its population born outside of Australia and 21.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, representing 44.7% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan average is Buddhism, which accounts for 2.3% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage, the primary ancestries reported are English at 26.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, followed by Australian at 23.5%, exceeding the metropolitan average of 18.4%, and Other ancestries at 9.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 14.6%.
There are also variations in other ethnic backgrounds, with Dutch heritage accounting for 2.0% of the population compared to 1.2% regionally, Hungarian heritage at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and Chinese heritage at 6.6% compared to 6.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood East is 39. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Ringwood East is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 45 - 54 demographic is overrepresented at 13.7%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 15 to 24 age bracket increased its share of the population from 11.1% to 12.0%, whereas the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.1% to 5.3%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 suggest significant changes, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is projected to grow by 33% (477 people) to reach 1,907 residents, up from 1,429.
Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older representing 53% of all local growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 demographics are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ringwood East
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 18 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 Aug 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 — 236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,132 at the 2021 Census → 22,262 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 (211031267). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.