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Rowville - South has an estimated 10,581 residents, up from 10,375 at the 2021 Census — a change of 206 people, or 2.0%. That puts 1,132 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Rowville - South stands at approximately 10,581 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 206 individuals (2.0%) from the 10,375 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,578, combined with 56 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The population density is calculated at 1,131 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical results across analysed regions. The 2.0% post-census growth rate is within 1.1 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.1%), showing solid local demand.
The main contributor to these population increases in recent times was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 71.3% of the total gain. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies projections released by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a starting point. Where this dataset lacks coverage, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 release are utilized, modified by aggregating population growth rates from the LGA to the SA2 level using a weighted system. Age bracket growth trends derived from these processes are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to growth in the lowest national quartile, with the suburb projected to add 225 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total increase of 2.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Rowville - South over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Rowville - South records an average of approximately 13 residential building approvals annually, with 69 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 11 recorded during FY-26 so far. Even with a shrinking population lately, local construction levels have remained appropriate relatively speaking, which benefits buyers, and new residences carry a mean construction value of $386,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $8.0 million during the current financial year, highlighting the dominant residential focus of the neighborhood. Rowville - South shows a low rate of construction when contrasted with Greater Melbourne, sitting 71.0% below the metropolitan per capita average.
Such restricted supply generally props up prices and heightens demand for established houses. This building rate is similarly subdued compared to national figures, reflecting a fully developed suburb with prospective construction bottlenecks. Recent construction approvals consist of 64.0% stand-alone houses and 36.0% medium and high-density formats, indicating a growing selection of medium-density choices that provide diverse entry points for buyers, ranging from classic family homes to cheaper, compact configurations. This marks a clear shift from the current housing stock (95.0% houses), signaling a shrinking pool of vacant lots alongside evolving resident preferences and a push for varied, low-cost housing. With 1237 residents for each approved dwelling, Rowville - South operates as a highly established property market. Demographic projections estimate that Rowville - South will add 222 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to satisfy this demand comfortably, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing population growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rowville - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Rowville - South, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.88 billion. 16 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked 7 projects in the region that are anticipated to affect local conditions. Significant projects include Wellington Village Shopping Centre, Dorset Road Extension, Bankside Rowville, and The Rowville Plan, with details of the most important developments listed below.
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Wellington Village Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre in Rowville comprising two main precincts: the primary centre and The Corner. Anchored by Ritchies IGA and ALDI along with medical services, pharmacy, childcare, restaurants, cafes, gym, and specialty stores.
Waverley Woods Estate
Exclusive residential development by Tre Towers featuring 27 meticulously designed homes with spacious interiors and private outdoor sanctuaries. Positioned on an elevated site next to the Tirhatuan Wetlands, accessed via Katoomba Drive.
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.
Hubert Opperman Retirement Village
A $140M master-planned retirement living and aged care community featuring 70 independent villas, 175 retirement living units, 60 aged care beds, 54 assisted living units, and shared resort-style amenities.
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.
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.
6,269 residents of Rowville - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,465. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.6%. 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 8,645, 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 labor force in Rowville - South is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and a 1.6% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 6,269 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.7 percentage points below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while the participation rate is relatively typical at 72.6% compared to 70.2% for Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a notable 28.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.4 times higher than the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, making up 7.7% of local jobs compared to the metropolitan average of 10.1%. The comparison between the local working population and resident workers in the Census suggests the suburb provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.6% and the labor force expanded by 1.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force increase by 2.3%, with unemployment also climbing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Rowville - South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience very different rates of change. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment composition suggests Rowville - South could see employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Rowville - South is $2,363 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,752 a year against an average of $71,376. 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 the most recent postcode ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Rowville - South SA2 earn a median income of $59,752, with a mean income of $71,376. These figures exceed national standards, compared to a median of $57,688 and a mean of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these numbers for the 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of roughly $65,500 for the median and $78,242 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are positioned in the top tier at the 86th percentile ($2,363 weekly), whereas individual incomes are lower at the 57th percentile.
The largest single income cohort consists of 33.0% of households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (3,491 residents), which closely matches the 32.8% recorded across the metropolitan area. The high concentration of high-earning households, with 35.8% making over $3,000 weekly, points to robust financial strength in the community. Local residents retain 87.8% of their income once housing costs are paid, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rowville - South had 3,411 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $471 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,062 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential patterns in Rowville - South at the time of the latest Census showed that 94.7% of properties were separate houses and 5.3% fell into other categories like semi-detached buildings, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. Home ownership levels in Rowville - South were much higher than the metropolitan average at 39.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (49.2%) or tenants (11.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,062 was higher than the Greater Melbourne average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $471 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, Rowville - South's mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rowville - South counted 3,411 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 12% 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 86.0%, which is composed of couples with children at 48.9%, couples without children at 27.1%, and single parent households at 9.2%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.0%, consisting of single-person households at 12.3% and group housing arrangements at 1.8%. The median household occupancy is 3.0 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Rowville - South hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 309 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Rowville - South is lower than the metropolitan average, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This difference points to opportunities for future educational and vocational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common university qualification at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificate level credentials (18.0%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This group includes 8.5% attending secondary schools, 8.1% in primary schools, and 6.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rowville - South reaches 36 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 services in Rowville - South include 36 active bus stops. These stops are served by 14 separate bus routes, which together provide 2,127 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated highly, with residents living an average of 308 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 2.0 per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. Additionally, 28.6% of residents work from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Bus routes in the area average 303 trips per day, which averages out to about 59 weekly services for each individual stop.
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72.7% of residents in Rowville - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 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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Rowville - South records strong general health profiles, with AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic diseases showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is high at approximately 54% (~5,724 people). This is comparable to the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently recorded medical diagnoses, affecting 7.5% and 6.3% of the population respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% for Greater Melbourne. The working-age population is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population (2,106 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Although seniors here enjoy positive health outcomes, their relative health ranking is lower when compared nationally than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.0% of Rowville - South residents were born overseas and 32.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rowville - South shows a high level of multiculturalism, with 36.0% of the local population born overseas and 32.8% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 52.7% of local residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in Buddhism, which accounts for 5.7% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Rowville - South are English at 19.6%, Australian at 18.6%, and Other at 14.3%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry is notably high at 2.7% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Polish is at 1.3% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rowville - South is 42. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in Rowville - South is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is older than the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 15.7% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.2% to 11.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 5.0% to 6.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 demographic fell from 16.0% to 13.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket declined from 14.9% to 13.3%.
Population projections for 2041 point to major shifts in local demographics. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 45% (an increase of 305 people), rising from 685 to 991. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will represent 100% of the area's total population growth, reflecting a clear aging trend. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 demographics are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rowville - South
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 1 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,375 at the 2021 Census → 10,581 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 (211011258). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.