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Rosebud - McCrae has an estimated 23,523 residents, up from 22,944 at the 2021 Census — a change of 579 people, or 2.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. 213 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 988 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 Rosebud - McCrae is estimated to be approximately 23,523 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 579 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 22,944 people. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 23,509 from June 2025 and 213 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 988 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across other evaluated areas.
The 2.5% expansion rate of Rosebud - McCrae since the 2021 census was higher than the 2.0% recorded for the wider SA3 region, positioning the locality as a leader in growth within the broader district. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.7% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where specific SA2 areas are omitted from this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 Regional/LGA projections issued by the VIC State Government, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology that scales LGA population growth to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates calculated from these aggregations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the locality is expected to experience population growth above the national median, with projections indicating an expansion of 3,298 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 14.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
814 new dwellings have been approved in Rosebud - McCrae over the past five years, an average of 162 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 115 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 161, 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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Approximately 162 new residential dwellings have been approved annually in Rosebud - McCrae, with a total of 814 approvals registered over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 148 so far in FY-26. Because only 0.7 new residents were added per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, which increases options for buyers and supports the potential for population growth to outpace projections, with new builds averaging an expected construction cost of $355,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $93.2 million this financial year, indicating a high level of commercial investment in the area. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosebud - McCrae exhibits slightly higher building activity (36.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), ensuring ample options for buyers and reinforcing existing property values, despite a recent deceleration in building activity. The new supply is composed of 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing proportion of medium-density choices that provide diverse opportunities across different budget levels, ranging from conventional family houses to more economical compact designs. This pattern represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (currently 85.0% houses), reflecting a decline in available development sites along with changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 193 people per housing approval, Rosebud - McCrae displays the structural indicators of a low density area. Projections indicate that Rosebud - McCrae is set to add 3,283 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction trends, the volume of incoming housing supply should comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rosebud - McCrae
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 Rosebud - McCrae, worth an estimated $411 million. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.37 billion. 14 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Significant projects include the Rosedale Residential Development, the Arthurs Seat Eagle SkyTower and Alpine Coaster Project, the Arthurs Seat Escarpment Management Plan, and the Greater Dromana Masterplan, with the main details focusing on those projects of greatest local relevance.
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Rosebud Hospital Redevelopment
A major proposed redevelopment of the Rosebud Hospital to replace aging 1960s facilities. The project aims to double bed capacity, expand the emergency department, and integrate aged care and specialist services like chemotherapy and dialysis. While the current Victorian Government announced a 4 million dollar refurbishment in late 2025 for ventilation and safety upgrades, a full 340 million dollar rebuild remains a key advocacy priority and election commitment for the Coalition in 2026.
McCrae Landslip Mitigation and Site Remediation Project
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and South East Water are progressing land acquisition, geotechnical stabilization, drainage remediation and long-term landslip mitigation following the January 2025 McCrae landslide. During 2026 the project advanced through mediation with affected landowners, detailed design of critical remediation works, implementation of Board of Inquiry recommendations and formal land acquisition for remediation works.
Rosedale Residential Development
A luxury private estate featuring 40 single-level townhouses (2-3 bedrooms) designed for downsizers and young families on the Mornington Peninsula. Located in its own boutique community within Rosebud, offering quality low-maintenance homes near beaches, golf courses, vineyards and Peninsula amenities.
Rosebud Activity Centre Structure Plan Delivery
Ongoing strategic precinct revitalisation framework aimed at consolidating Rosebud's central activity zone, upgrading streetscapes, integrating mixed-use commercial and upper-level housing along Point Nepean Road, and establishing pedestrian-friendly public spaces.
Arthurs Seat Eagle SkyTower and Alpine Coaster Project
A $25-30 million expansion of the existing gondola system featuring a 1,440-metre gravity-fed luge track (alpine coaster) and a 34-metre gumtree-inspired observation tower (SkyTower). The project includes a sky bridge across Arthurs Seat Road, a subterranean interpretive experience centre at the Base Station, and significant upgrades to hospitality facilities. Approved via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program in February 2026, the project is designed for year-round tourism while incorporating environmental protections for the state park.
Dromana Pier Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the historic Dromana Pier by Parks Victoria with Victorian Government funding. The project replaces the old, deteriorated 1950s concrete structure with a completely new 180-metre structure featuring solid timber decking, enhanced accessibility, tiered seating, a lower landing for boat access, and safety railings.
Dromana Arthurs Seat Escarpment Management Plan
A strategic management plan for the 573-hectare Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment, encompassing Arthurs Seat State Park, Hillview and Pioneer quarry sites, Hillview Community Reserve and Parkdale Estate. Objectives include coordinating bushfire risk reduction, restoring indigenous vegetation, and improving public recreation infrastructure such as walking and mountain bike trails. Following community consultation in mid-2024, a consultant RFQ issued in October 2024 received no submissions. At the April 2025 Council meeting, councillors resolved to pause the project until September 2025 and until a new Leasing and Licencing Policy is adopted.A subsequent report to Council on how to progress the plan is expected in late 2025 or 2026.
Shaping Greater Dromana Plan
Strategic framework adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in September 2024 providing a long-term vision for the Greater Dromana area. The plan coordinates Council-led initiatives across five key themes: environmental protection and climate resilience, sustainable transport and movement networks, community infrastructure and open space, local economic development, and affordable and diverse housing. It also informs concurrent management plans for the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment and Parkdale/Hillview Community Reserve.
9,670 residents of Rosebud - McCrae are employed, from a labour force of 10,304. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 50.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Rosebud - McCrae has a skilled workforce, with strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 9,670 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than the 4.8% rate in Greater Melbourne, and participation in the workforce was considerably lower (50.4% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). According to Census data, a moderate 19.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be affected by Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a highly concentrated representation in construction, which employs residents at 1.6 times the regional average rate. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.3% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population to the resident population indicates that this mostly residential area provides a limited number of local jobs. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 0.9% and the labour force grow by 0.4%, which led to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Melbourne, employment expanded by 2.1%, the labour force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. The national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Rosebud - McCrae. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local employment profile to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections to match the local employment structure suggests that employment in Rosebud - McCrae could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosebud - McCrae is $1,155 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $621 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,422 a year against an average of $59,142. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Rosebud - McCrae SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $46,422 and an average of $59,142, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below national averages, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,888 (median) and $64,831 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Rosebud - McCrae between the 10th and 14th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort comprises 27.8% of residents (6,539 people) earning in the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common in the wider region at 32.8%. Housing affordability constraints are highly pronounced, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosebud - McCrae had 9,631 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.6%. 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 in Rosebud - McCrae at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.0% houses and 15.0% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Rosebud - McCrae were considerably higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average, standing at 44.5%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (28.7%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $350 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national level, Rosebud - McCrae's mortgage repayments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosebud - McCrae counted 9,631 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 62.7%, consisting of couples with children (19.3%), couples without children (30.3%), and single parents (12.1%). Non-family households account for the remaining 37.3%, consisting of lone persons (34.8%) and group households (2.5%). The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 found across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Rosebud - McCrae hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,005 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (17.8%) falling significantly short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This pattern highlights both a local challenge and an avenue for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (28.3%). A significant portion of the population is enrolled in formal study, representing 24.5% of residents.
Within this group, 9.2% are primary school students, 7.0% are secondary school students, and 2.6% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rosebud - McCrae reaches 78 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 540 services a week. The typical home sits about 880 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 public transport network shows 78 operational transit stops in Rosebud - McCrae, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to support 540 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 876 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars serving as the primary transit mode for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.
In addition, 19.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related changes. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 77 trips per day, which translates to roughly 6 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.3% of residents in Rosebud - McCrae report no long-term health condition. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% 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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Rosebud - McCrae presents notable health concerns, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the level of private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 48% of the population (~11,385 people). This is lower than the 56.7% rate in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 12.5% and 10.0% of the population, respectively, while 57.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort exhibits high rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health difficulties. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.5% of the local population (8,338 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among older residents show some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rosebud - McCrae is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rosebud - McCrae exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia, 89.0% holding citizenship, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents in the area compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Rosebud - McCrae are English at 32.8% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 29.1% (significantly above the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.9%.
There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 8.7% of Rosebud - McCrae (compared to 5.6% regionally), Macedonian is lower at 0.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian is lower at 4.1% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosebud - McCrae is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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 52 in Rosebud - McCrae is considerably older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented, accounting for 13.6% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 8.2%. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents in the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 11.9% to 13.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 9.4% to 8.2%.
Significant shifts in the age structure are projected by 2041, led by a 91% growth in the 85+ bracket (adding 1,303 people to increase from 1,427 to 2,731). This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 80% of the projected population growth, while declines are projected for both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosebud - McCrae
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 213 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,944 at the 2021 Census → 23,523 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 (214021384). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.