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Rowville - Central has an estimated 15,849 residents, up from 15,418 at the 2021 Census — a change of 431 people, or 2.8%. 222 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,933 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 Rowville - Central stands at approximately 15,849 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 15,418 people, this indicates an expansion of 431 people (2.8%). This net adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,771 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 222 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,932 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical nationwide benchmark reviewed by AreaSearch. With an increase of 2.8% post-census, Rowville - Central sits within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (3.3%), displaying solid underlying growth drivers.
Recent population expansion has been predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 82.0% of total local demographic gains. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a baseline are integrated across AreaSearch modeling. For SA2 territories lacking coverage in that release, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures through a weighted aggregation framework translating LGA growth down to SA2 zones. Furthermore, age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are utilized for all territories over the 2032 to 2041 period. In light of these expected demographic transitions, local expansion is forecast to track slightly under the national median across statistical areas, with the population projected to grow by 838 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, amounting to an overall 4.8% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
405 new dwellings have been approved in Rowville - Central over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approval activity in Rowville - Central has averaged approximately 81 dwellings each year, generating 405 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. Because population contracted across the preceding timeframe, residential supply has kept pace with underlying demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with ample choice for buyers, alongside an average construction value of $557,000 per dwelling—exceeding regional benchmarks—signaling an emphasis on premium builds. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $14.8 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, development in Rowville - Central has been slightly more pronounced (tracking 20.0% above the regional per-capita benchmark over the 5 year period), which supports property values while preserving options for prospective buyers.
Recent construction consists of 62.0% detached houses alongside 38.0% medium and high-density housing, highlighting a broader array of medium-density formats that diversify price points between conventional standalone homes and lower-cost alternatives. This represents a noticeable shift from the existing residential landscape (where standalone houses comprise 92.0%), addressing constraints on greenfield land while accommodating changing household preferences and affordability considerations. With approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, the precinct retains low-density characteristics. Moving forward, Rowville - Central is projected to add 760 residents leading up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Under prevailing building approval volumes, upcoming residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, ensuring favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds baseline demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rowville - Central
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rowville - Central, worth an estimated $707 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.73 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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 delivery, strategic planning schemes, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping the trajectory of any precinct. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 10 key initiatives poised to shape the district. Notable projects include Bankside Rowville, The Rowville Plan, Keyton Waterford Valley Lakes, and Rowville Mixed Use Development, with the most impactful developments outlined below.
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Bankside Rowville
Bankside is a 68-hectare masterplanned community in Rowville, set alongside Corhanwarrabul Creek parklands and rejuvenated wetlands. Almost 40% of the site is dedicated to open space, with walking trails, a neighbourhood park, and a planned full-size soccer pitch. The development offers land, house and land packages, and architect-designed townhomes (Edition and Quartet ranges), forming a community of over 700 homes delivered across multiple stages. Located 35 minutes from the Melbourne CBD with easy access to the Mornington Peninsula.
Stamford Park Redevelopment
A $138 million combined redevelopment featuring Stockland's $125M 190-dwelling 'Waterlea' sustainable community and Knox City Council's $13M transformation of 40-hectare parklands. It includes a 6-Star Green Star rating, expanded wetlands, walking trails, an adventure playground, and the restoration of the historic 19th-century Stamford Park Homestead.
The Rowville Plan (Amendment C131knox)
A 20-year strategic plan setting out a vision and direction for residential neighbourhoods, commercial areas, and community facilities in the Rowville Major Activity Centre. The plan guides decisions on population growth, housing, economic development, community services, infrastructure and transport, environment and open space, and amenity and urban design. Amendment C131knox implemented the plan recommendations into the Knox Planning Scheme, gazetted by the Minister for Planning in March 2016.
Rowville Mixed Use Development
Completed mixed use development featuring 30 modern apartments and 8 executive townhouses with ground floor commercial spaces including medical facilities, pharmacy, restaurant, and childcare centre. Total building area of 4,050m2 with secure basement parking and convenient location opposite Stud Park Shopping Centre.
Scoresby Village Residential Estate
Large master planned residential community in Scoresby delivering more than 450 new dwellings in a mix of townhouses and apartments, with internal streets, pocket parks and integrated community open space directly adjoining the Knoxfield activity area and Scoresby Village shopping precinct.
Waterlea Sustainable Community
Waterlea is a sustainable townhouse community in Rowville delivered by Stockland in partnership with Knox City Council. The 6 Star Green Star communities rated project delivered 175 townhouses across about 6.3 hectares within the Stamford Parklands. Homes feature solar PV, rainwater harvesting and EV charging readiness, and the community hosted Australia's first Green Star Home offered to market. The project is now completed and largely sold out.
Knoxfield Industrial Estate
Dexus-owned industrial estate at 20 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, comprising two high-quality office and warehouse buildings with total warehouse space ranging from 13,000 sqm to 36,123 sqm. The estate is an established distribution and logistics facility with large hardstand areas, high-clearance ceilings, recessed loading docks, and ample parking. Located near Ferntree Gully Road, Stud Road, and EastLink, the precinct is identified in Knox planning documents as a strategic long-term opportunity for future uplift in land use intensity, though no formal redevelopment program or planning application has been lodged.The estate remains fully operational and is actively leased by Dexus.
Henderson Road and Kelletts Road Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade featuring traffic lights, signalized pedestrian crossings, drainage works, new footpaths, kerbs, traffic islands, street lighting, pavement marking, asphalt resurfacing, and CCTV installation to improve safety and traffic flow. The project was delivered as part of the Australian Government's Henderson Road Upgrades commitment and includes new shared user path connections.
8,978 residents of Rowville - Central are employed, from a labour force of 9,325. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,202, about 90% 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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Rowville - Central boasts a highly skilled labor pool where manufacturing and industrial occupations hold significant presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 1.1% during the previous year. By March 2026, the community recorded 8,978 individuals employed, with an unemployment rate 1.0% lower than the 4.8% observed in Greater Melbourne and a workforce participation rate matching Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that 27.7% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
Local employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays notable employment specialization across retail trade, capturing a market share 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented locally, engaging 8.1% of working residents in Rowville - Central versus 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the Census tally of local jobs against the resident workforce indicates that this largely residential community provides limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, employment expanded by 1.1% while the labour pool expanded by 1.9%, leading to an increase of 0.7 percentage points in the jobless rate. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1% and the labour force increased by 2.3%, yielding an uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment expectations within Rowville - Central can be further evaluated using nationwide projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated Mar-26. These five- and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile to model projected workforce trajectories. Against nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry growth rates vary considerably. Weighting these sectoral projections against the employment composition of Rowville - Central indicates potential job gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (cautioning that this illustrative weighted projection excludes localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rowville - Central is $2,083 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $832 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,972 a year against an average of $70,444. 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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Taxpayer income within the Rowville - Central SA2 surpasses the nationwide standard based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income in the Rowville - Central SA2 is $58,972 while the average sits at $70,444, set against Greater Melbourne marks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $64,645 (median) and $77,221 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the Census 2021 reveal household earnings in the 71st percentile ($2,083 weekly), with individual earnings at the 55th percentile.
The dominant income bracket encompasses 35.2% of residents (5,578 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking metropolitan patterns where 32.8% fall into this tier. Housing expenses consume 13.4% of total income, robust earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable funds, and the community records a 7th decile position on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rowville - Central had 5,399 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Rowville - Central was composed of 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with Greater Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Rowville - Central reached 37.9%, substantially exceeding metropolitan levels, while 42.8% of dwellings were held under a mortgage and 19.3% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,000, aligning with the metropolitan standard of $2,000, while median weekly rent reached $425 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments in Rowville - Central exceed the national median of $1,863, and rents track well above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rowville - Central counted 5,399 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 81.3%, consisting of 42.9% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. The remaining 18.7% comprises non-family living arrangements, made up of 17.0% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The suburb records an average household size of 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Rowville - Central hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,208 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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 qualification levels in Rowville - Central sit below regional averages, with 31.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing university credentials versus 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, suggesting room for ongoing skill development. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training remains prominent across the suburb, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (18.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Participation in study is substantial across the area, with 26.6% of the population currently engaged in formal learning.
Within this cohort, 8.2% attend primary education, 7.4% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.2% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Rowville - Central reaches 75 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 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 Rowville - Central is supported by 75 operating bus stops across the suburb. These locations are connected via 19 distinct routes that collectively deliver 7,099 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 251 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential fabric, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode for 93% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, higher than regional figures, while 27.7% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Public transport schedules deliver an average of 1,014 trips per day across all available routes, representing roughly 94 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.1% of residents in Rowville - Central report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators in Rowville - Central outperform national standards based on AreaSearch metrics covering chronic illness rates and mortality, with low incidence of major medical issues observed across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, encompassing approximately 54% of the population (~8,574 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues in the suburb, affecting 7.5 and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 71.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally. Health metrics among residents under 65 are particularly favorable.
The community has 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,114 people), above the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Senior residents experience positive health outcomes, aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.6% of Rowville - Central residents were born overseas and 34.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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A strong degree of multiculturalism is evident in Rowville - Central, where 37.6% of residents were born overseas and 34.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, practiced by 48.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most prominent regional overrepresentation, accounting for 5.1% of residents in comparison to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Rowville - Central include English (19.6%), Australian (19.0%), and Chinese (12.3%), with the Chinese community notably exceeding the metropolitan average of 6.5%. Additional cultural groups also show distinct concentrations relative to regional figures: Sri Lankan residents represent 1.9% locally (versus 0.8% across the region), Hungarian heritage accounts for 0.6% (versus 0.3%), and Italian heritage represents 5.3% (versus 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rowville - Central is 41. 24.8% 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 demographic structure of Rowville - Central leans toward older family cohorts and mature residents. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 19.6% of the population compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.2% against a metropolitan share of 32.1%. The local median age sits at 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 documented at that Census. Since the Census, retiree and elderly cohorts have expanded from 16.2% to 19.6% of the population.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest demographic gain will occur in retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 899 residents (29%) to reach 4,013, while populations of children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rowville - Central
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 222 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,418 at the 2021 Census → 15,849 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 (211011256). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.