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Romsey has an estimated 11,585 residents, up from 10,765 at the 2021 Census — a change of 820 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 51.7% of that increase. Density is about 19 people per 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 findings by AreaSearch, the population of Romsey stands at approximately 11,585 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 820 individuals (7.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,765 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,567 combined with 149 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 18.5 persons per square kilometer, ensuring significant space per inhabitant. Over the past ten years, Romsey has shown steady expansion with a 2.1% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA3 region.
This upward trend was chiefly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 51.7% of the total population gains recently, though all contributing elements, including overseas and interstate migration, recorded positive inflows. AreaSearch employs population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these models are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic changes point to substantial population gains placing this location in the highest tier nationwide, with projections indicating an increase of 4,481 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 38.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
354 new dwellings have been approved in Romsey over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, broadly in line with 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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An average of approximately 70 new residential approvals have been granted annually in Romsey, representing 354 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, 51 approvals have been registered so far. With an average occupancy of 2.7 new residents per home annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, indicating solid demand that supports local property values, new residential builds carry an average construction value of $295,000, consistent with wider regional trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $7.6 million have been documented during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Romsey records a per capita rate of new dwelling approvals that is roughly three-quarters of the level seen in Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 59th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. Recent construction activity is heavily weighted toward detached houses at 94.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for the remaining 6.0%, which maintains the low-density profile of the area and appeals to buyers seeking space. The ratio of residents to each dwelling approval stands at about 257 people, suggesting capacity for expansion. Projecting forward, Romsey is anticipated to add 4,463 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, residential supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Romsey
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 143 current infrastructure and development projects close to Romsey, worth an estimated $57.5 billion. 50 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Kilmore-Wallan Bypass, the Gisborne Business Park Development, the C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning, and the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, with the major projects detailed in the following section.
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Kilmore-Wallan Bypass
Planning for a bypass to relieve traffic congestion and reduce heavy vehicles through Kilmore's main streets. The preferred alignment is west of Kilmore. Stage 1 focuses on the section west of the Kilmore township, with Planning Scheme Amendment C168mith approved in September 2024 to facilitate land acquisition. The project remains in the planning phase with no construction funded or scheduled yet.
Montana Kilmore
Montana Kilmore is a premium residential master-planned estate in Kilmore, Victoria, offering 450 larger-than-average land allotments. It provides modern country living featuring tree-lined reserves, pocket parks, proximity to a proposed school site, and convenient access to local transport, shopping, and employment hubs within an hour of Melbourne.
Kilmore Wallan Bypass - Stage 1
Planning for a western bypass of Kilmore to relieve traffic congestion and reduce heavy vehicles driving through the main streets. Stage 1 focuses on the section west of the Kilmore township connecting back to the Northern Highway. Planning Scheme Amendment C168mith was approved in September 2024 to facilitate land acquisition.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
Kilmore West Planning Scheme Amendment C170mith
A proponent-led planning scheme amendment seeking to rezone land and implement a Development Contributions Plan Overlay in Kilmore West to facilitate long-term residential growth, open spaces, and associated localized infrastructure.
Kilmore Village Shopping Centre
Kilmore Village is a neighbourhood shopping centre comprising a 3,600sqm Woolworths supermarket, 200sqm BWS liquor store, Direct Chemist Outlet pharmacy, and 12 specialty stores including Anna Nails, Zen Home, Smokemart, Tatts Newsagency, Uncle Jak's, Casual Cuts, Juicy Fruits, Mrs Pho House, Smokin Joe's Pizza & Grill, and others. It provides a vibrant mix of food & beverage, everyday convenience, health & beauty, and specialty services, serving as a community hub in the growing region of Kilmore.
Gisborne Business Park Expansion
Planned expansion of the Gisborne Business Park to the south and east of the existing New Gisborne industrial area. The project is intended to provide additional industrial and commercial land, support local jobs and business growth, and resolve servicing, transport and planning controls through a future planning scheme amendment and development plan process.
Broadstead Kilmore
Broadstead is a masterplanned community on a 60 hectare site in South East Kilmore, delivering 535 residential lots of above-average size. The masterplan includes 11 hectares of parks and open space, a community hub, a primary school, sports ovals, and a bus line. Construction commenced in mid 2024 with civil works by Winslow Constructors, including more than 100 million AUD in infrastructure upgrades such as extensions to Tootle Street and McIvors Road, sewer and drainage works, and shared cycling and walking paths.Land and house and land packages are now selling in staged releases.
6,521 residents of Romsey are employed, from a labour force of 6,637. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 71.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,504, about 82% 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 Romsey is characterized by high skill levels, with building and construction showing particularly strong representation, a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%, and steady employment figures over the prior year. In March 2026, 6,521 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.0% below the 4.8% recorded in Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation is close to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 25.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily distributed across construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The construction sector exhibits a high concentration of workers, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.4% of workers compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Comparison between the local working population count and the resident worker population suggests a shortage of local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, employment figures showed no change at 0.0% during the 12 months ending March 2026, while the overall labor force shrank by 0.6%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Romsey. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to estimate employment growth. While overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the current employment profile of Romsey yields an estimated local job growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate localized population growth models.
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Median household income in Romsey is $2,004 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,971 a year against an average of $71,689. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Romsey SA2 recorded a median income of $57,971 and an average income of $71,689. These statistics exceed national benchmarks and compare to median and average figures of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $63,548 and an average of $78,585 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Romsey household, family, and individual incomes around the 60th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows that 34.6% of the population (4,008 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional level of 32.8% in this category. Residents retain 86.3% of their income for non-housing costs, and the area is situated in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Romsey had 3,740 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,928 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Romsey at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwelling formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of home ownership was also substantially higher than the Melbourne metro average, with 36.1% owning outright, 53.0% holding a mortgage, and 10.9% renting. Typical monthly mortgage costs were lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000 at $1,928, and the typical weekly rent was $365 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Romsey exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Romsey counted 3,740 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,025 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 18% 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 households represent the vast majority of homes at 79.9%, consisting of 37.6% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. The remaining 20.1% of households are non-family arrangements, with single person households representing 18.3% and group housing making up 1.8%. The average household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.1% of adults in Romsey hold a university qualification, including 15.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 872 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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 region shows lower rates of higher education, with university completion rates at 22.1%, which is considerably below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training is widely represented, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificate level qualifications at 28.8%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 28.7% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group is composed of 10.9% in primary schooling, 8.7% in secondary schooling, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Romsey reaches 15 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 450 services a week. The typical home sits about 890 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Public transport options include 15 active stops in Romsey, which feature train connections. These locations are serviced by 9 routes, providing 453 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are classified as limited, with the average distance to a stop being 892 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the town, with 94% of residents using private vehicles to travel to work. Household car ownership averages 2.1 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 25.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related settings.
Service frequency across the transport network averages 64 daily trips, which translates to approximately 30 trips per week for each transit stop.
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67.5% of residents in Romsey report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health indicators for Romsey residents are favorable, with AreaSearch calculations of mortality rates and medical diagnoses showing outcomes consistent with national averages, low rates of common illnesses across younger and older demographics, and private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 55% of the community (~6,360 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 8.9% and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 67.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The working-age population shows higher than average rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and older account for 19.3% of the population (2,235 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health statuses among the senior cohort are positive, with national comparisons aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Romsey is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.8%) and English (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays low levels of cultural diversity, with 89.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 47.8% of the community. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Romsey are Australian at 30.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 18.4%), English at 29.3% (exceeding the regional average of 20.1%), and Irish at 10.4%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Maltese ancestry is represented at 1.8% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Scottish at 8.6% (compared to 5.6% regionally), and Italian at 4.0% (compared to 5.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Romsey is 41. 20.9% 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 of Romsey residents is 41 years, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.6% compared to metropolitan levels, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 9.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has grown from 12.3% to 14.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.9% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group fell from 12.1% to 9.9%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.6% to 12.5%.
Future population projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 58%, adding 843 individuals to reach a total of 2,293.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Romsey
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,765 at the 2021 Census → 11,585 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 (210021235). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.