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Ringwood North has an estimated 9,852 residents, up from 9,654 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 2.1%. That puts 2,083 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 of Ringwood North stands at approximately 9,852 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 198 people (2.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,654 people. This adjustment is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,839 as of June 2025 with 31 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density settles at 2,082 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the national average benchmarked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 2.1% expansion rate recorded since the census tracks within 1.8 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.9%), highlighting resilient local expansion.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor, generating roughly 82.1% of total net population gains in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Whenever specific SA2 data is unavailable, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset are integrated via a population-weighted aggregation method translating LGA trends down to SA2 zones. Age-specific growth distributions derived from these aggregations are similarly projected across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, projected population expansion sits marginally below the nationwide median, with the community anticipated to expand by 394 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 3.9% across the 16 years.
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83 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood North over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Ringwood North have averaged roughly 16 dwellings per year, totaling 83 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 and FY-26). Alongside recent demographic contractions, housing supply has tracked in balance with underlying demand, maintaining healthy market equilibrium and buyer choice. New dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $619,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and signaling a focus on premium residential builds. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals reached $5.0 million in the current financial year, underscoring subdued non-residential development activity. Compared with Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential building approvals in Ringwood North are significantly subdued (60.0% below regional average per person).
This restricted pace of additions tends to bolster demand and asset pricing across existing homes. Construction volumes also sit below national benchmarks, pointing to established neighborhood maturity and prevailing planning limits. Approved residential construction comprises 65.0% detached houses alongside 35.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing diversity of medium-density stock providing housing alternatives across varying price points from standalone family properties to entry-level residences. This distribution marks a notable departure from the existing profile (currently 98.0% houses), adapting to limited parcel availability, changing buyer lifestyle habits, and affordability pressures. A ratio of roughly 856 people per dwelling approval further underlines the area's established character. Demographic projections indicate that Ringwood North will add 381 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). In light of prevailing construction trends, forthcoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable conditions for property purchasers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ringwood North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ringwood North, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.8 billion. 17 are already under construction and 34 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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Area infrastructure, planning frameworks, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local community development. A total of 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch with the potential to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Manor Place Estate, the Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, the 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, as well as footpath construction along Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North, with major initiatives itemized below.
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170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development
Corner freehold retail investment on a 1,423 sqm* Commercial 1-zoned site at the Ringwood North Activity Centre, comprising four ground-floor retail shops totalling approximately 584 sqm* with 72m* of frontage to Warrandyte Road and Dickson Crescent. The property is fully leased and carries approved permits for further development, including first-floor offices above the car park, that allow construction to proceed while existing tenants continue trading. The site was taken to public auction on 23 October 2025 by Fitzroys and Stonebridge Property Group on behalf of a private syndicate, with the Commercial 1 zoning supporting future retail, office, residential, or community use.(*Approximate)
Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project
A Maroondah Council initiative to develop a shared strategic plan (Place Opportunities Report) for a more liveable, vibrant, and inclusive neighbourhood activity centre in Ringwood North, one of two first focus areas for the project alongside Croydon South. The plan will guide priorities in placemaking, transport, housing, environment and public spaces within the centre's 800m walkable catchment. Community consultation (survey and workshop) closed in April 2025 and feedback is currently under review by Council, with outcomes to inform a Place Opportunities Report and future investment priorities.The project is funded by the Victorian Planning Authority through its Streamlining for Growth Fund 2022/23.
Manor Place Estate
Boutique luxury townhouse estate featuring 13 architect-designed homes with commanding exteriors including Melbourne Black Rock Bricks, Merbau entry steps and courtyard decking. Premium finishes include Belgium timber flooring, Ambassador Stone benchtops, Nero tapware, contemporary freestanding baths, and LG reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling. Located 200 meters from Ringwood North with construction commenced July 2025.
Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North footpath construction
Council-funded infrastructure project by Maroondah City Council to construct new concrete footpaths on the southern side of Kubis Drive and the eastern side of Werac Drive in Ringwood North. The works include kerb ramps, asphalt alterations, reconstruction of several vehicle crossings, and the removal and potential replacement of eight street trees to improve pedestrian access and safety. Works commenced in August 2025 and are expected to be completed by the end of October 2025.
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.
165 Wonga Road Development Site
Expansive 3,012 sqm* General Residential Zone (GRZ) development site adjoining Quambee Reserve, offered for sale via Expressions of Interest. The site is suitable for flexible development outcomes including residential (townhouses), childcare, or medical uses (STCA). Existing improvements include a 14-bedroom dwelling suitable for specialist disability accommodation (NDIS) or community care accommodation. The property has a history of use as a supported residential service.
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.
5,412 residents of Ringwood North are employed, from a labour force of 5,568. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,834, about 80% 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 North is characterized by high educational attainment and prominent white-collar professional participation, underpinned by a low 2.8% unemployment rate and 1.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 5,412 residents are actively employed. The unemployment rate tracks 2.0% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate aligns closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records indicate that an elevated 39.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this outcome. Leading fields of resident employment encompass health care & social assistance, education & training, together with professional & technical services.
Concentration is especially pronounced within education & training, where local representation is 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing remains under-indexed, engaging only 2.4% of Ringwood North's workforce relative to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. Given its predominantly suburban residential fabric, the area generates limited local job positions, as highlighted by Census comparisons between the working population and resident headcount. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.6% alongside a 1.9% increase in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. Over the same interval, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and labor supply rise by 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future local labor demand can be further contextualized using national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry models have been correlated with the local sector profile. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Projecting these industry rates onto Ringwood North's workforce distribution indicates local employment increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward weighted baseline for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ringwood North is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,532 a year against an average of $75,524. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO tax figures released for financial year 2023 at the postcode scale, individual taxpayers across Ringwood North SA2 record a median income of $58,532 alongside an average income of $75,524. These figures sit well above the national benchmark and compare against Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary earning estimates reach approximately $64,163 (median) and $82,789 (average) as of March 2026. From 2021 Census data, local household earnings register at the 84th percentile ($2,330 weekly).
A breakdown of weekly income shows that 28.6% of locals (2,817 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. Furthermore, 37.5% above $3,000/week underscores substantial local affluent capacity. Residents retain 88.0% of income after servicing housing obligations, supporting strong discretionary capacity and placing the community in the 8th decile for SEIFA income advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ringwood North had 3,330 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $436 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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 local housing stock in Ringwood North consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood noticeably above metropolitan levels at 43.2%, with remaining tenures divided between properties with a mortgage (44.4%) and rented premises (12.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs were $2,200, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $436 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local repayments substantially surpass the Australian mortgage average of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ringwood North counted 3,330 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise the overwhelming majority of homes at 82.6%, featuring 42.9% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.4%, consisting of lone person households at 15.8% alongside group households at 1.5%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Ringwood North hold a university qualification, including 24.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 17.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,102 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,105 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment across the local population is substantial, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials, outpacing both the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region benchmark of 31.2%. By qualification type, Bachelor degrees comprise 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical training is also widely represented, encompassing 30.1% of residents aged 15+ across advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (17.3%). Student engagement across formal study is considerable, with 29.4% of the local population actively participating in education. This cohort includes 9.6% attending primary education, 8.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood North reaches 56 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transport connectivity in Ringwood North is provided through 56 active bus stops across the suburb. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes delivering 2,292 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is high, with local residents situated an average of 198 meters from their closest transit point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the residential suburb, with private car travel accounting for 90% of journeys and train transport representing 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional average, while 39.1% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census records (reflecting pandemic-era conditions).
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 327 trips per day across all active routes, providing around 40 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.7% of residents in Ringwood North report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Ringwood North displays favorable health metrics under AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness prevalence and mortality rates, exhibiting low incidence of common conditions across both younger and older cohorts, supported by extensive private health cover covering approximately 57% of the total population (~5,576 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments diagnosed locally, affecting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 69.7% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 exhibit superior overall health profiles. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over represent 20.6% of residents (2,032 people), surpassing the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%.
Health metrics among older residents remain above average, aligning well with broader population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ringwood North is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 17.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ringwood North tracks above standard benchmarks, with 23.2% of residents born abroad and 17.5% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 50.5% of people in Ringwood North, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Assessing parental country of birth, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Ringwood North comprise English at 25.8% (outpacing the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 25.0% (exceeding the regional share of 18.4%), and Irish at 7.9%. Other cultural groups exhibit varying concentrations: Dutch ancestry represents 1.8% of Ringwood North (vs 1.2% regionally), Italian accounts for 5.1% (vs 5.2%), and Chinese represents 6.6% (vs 6.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood North is 43. 22.0% 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 age distribution in Ringwood North leans heavily toward mature demographics. As of August 2026 estimates, 20.6% of residents belong to retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared with 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 20.6% locally against 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 43, matching the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 6 years higher than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census, as well as exceeding the national Census median of 38. The most prominent shift since the Census is an increase among children and young adults (0 - 24) from 30.4% to an estimated 31.8%.
Projections through to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will see the largest growth, adding 428 residents (21%) to reach 2,460, whereas cohorts of children and young adults alongside young to middle aged adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ringwood North
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,654 at the 2021 Census → 9,852 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 (211031268). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.