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Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton has an estimated 9,699 residents, up from 9,479 at the 2021 Census — a change of 220 people, or 2.3%. That puts 1,092 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton stands at approximately 9,699 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 220 people (2.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 9,479 people. This shift is determined using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,699 alongside 64 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 1,092 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures recorded in other analyzed territories. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, representing about 76.7% of the total increase in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilising 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this data, projections from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA release are utilized, modified via weighted aggregation of growth metrics from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience rapid growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones nationwide, with an expected rise of 3,935 persons to 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total increase of 40.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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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Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton records approximately 6 residential building approvals annually, with 33 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 2 during FY-26 so far. Because the population decreased over the preceding timeframe, the incoming housing stock has likely matched demand, providing options for buyers, with new dwellings built at an average cost of $251,000—a figure below the regional standard—providing more economical residential choices. Commercial approvals have reached $4.6 million during the current financial year, highlighting the residential nature of the locality. Residential building activity in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is significantly constrained compared to Greater Melbourne, falling 94.0% below regional average per person.
This restricted building rate typically maintains demand and price levels for established properties. The level of construction also falls below national benchmarks, indicating a mature area and potential regulatory limits. Of the new builds, 17.0% are detached houses while 83.0% are townhouses or apartments. The emphasis on higher-density projects provides more accessible price brackets and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 88.0% of properties), indicating fewer vacant lots for development, evolving household demands, and the necessity for more varied, budget-friendly choices. Long-term forecasts indicate that Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton will gain 3,935 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining the current pace of construction could result in a housing shortfall relative to population growth, which may intensify competition among buyers and support rising property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton
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 Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton, worth an estimated $445 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.5 billion. 34 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning decisions can significantly influence local market trends. AreaSearch has identified 12 active projects with the potential to affect the locality. Major initiatives include the Somerton Intermodal Terminal (Melbourne Intermodal Terminal), Roxburgh Park Pavilion Upgrade, Roxy Central, and Halcyon Highlands - Over 55s Community, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Somerton Intermodal Terminal (Melbourne Intermodal Terminal)
A $400 million open-access intermodal rail freight terminal in Melbournes north, serving as a critical node in the Port Rail Shuttle Network. The facility handles double-stacked 1,800m trains and has a capacity of 1 million TEUs annually, aimed at removing 500,000 truck trips from local roads. Following successful completion of construction in late 2025, the terminal is now fully operational with daily rail services to the Port of Melbourne and key agreements with operators like Aurizon and Southern Shorthaul Railroad.
True North Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential community by Satterley Property Group spanning Greenvale and Roxburgh Park suburbs, approximately 198 hectares. Features elevated parcels with Melbourne skyline views, a completed 10-hectare multi-million dollar sporting precinct with two sporting fields, pavilion and adventure playground, and multiple completed parks. The estate is now fully sold out across both the Roxburgh Park and Greenvale neighbourhoods, with Stage 24 being the final release (titles due mid-2025). Over 2,500 dwellings delivered across the estate.Satterley has indicated the next neighbourhood release is still several years away, pending rezoning of future precincts.
Meadow Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Meadow Heights Shopping Centre, an IGA-anchored neighbourhood centre on a large 32,000 square metre site in Melbourne's north. The proposal includes a new childcare centre (around 132 places), an indoor and a restricted recreation facility, an extension to the existing retail space and updated signage. Hume City Council advertised the planning application (reference P23242) in early 2021 and the project remains in approved stage with no construction start confirmed. The wider site retains significant value-add development capacity including additional pad sites and an adjacent separately titled Commercial 1 zoned land parcel.
Assembly Broadmeadows
A 60-hectare master-planned redevelopment of the historic former Ford Australia manufacturing site into a next-generation employment hub. The precinct is designed for high-tech manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, and includes a significant data centre component. Planned amenities feature a retail convenience hub, childcare centre, and a 100-room hotel. The site also incorporates a 14-megawatt renewable energy system. Construction officially commenced in March 2026 with the first stage comprising a 44-hectare industrial subdivision.
Assembly Broadmeadows
Assembly Broadmeadows is a 60-hectare masterplanned commercial and industrial estate on the former Ford manufacturing site in Campbellfield. The precinct is being delivered as a next-generation business park for manufacturing, logistics, technology, transport, warehousing and large-format retail, with strong Sydney Road and Barry Road frontage, direct freight-network access and proximity to Upfield Station. Construction has commenced and the development is planned as a staged employment precinct supporting thousands of jobs.
Roxburgh Park Primary School Kindergarten
New purpose-built kindergarten at Roxburgh Park Primary School featuring four classrooms and outdoor play areas. Supports the Victorian Government's Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program by providing 132 additional places for early childhood education in the northern suburbs.
Lakeside Drive Reserve Changeroom Upgrade
Refurbishment and extension of the changeroom pavilion at Lakeside Drive Reserve in Roxburgh Park, completed in October 2025. The upgrade delivered two female-friendly player change rooms, two female-friendly umpire change rooms, accessible amenities, a first aid room and a storeroom. The project supports the Roxburgh Park Football Club, Roxburgh Park Cricket Club and more than 420 local sport club members, and provides new spaces for Roxburgh College and community groups to gather, stage events and run local programs.Delivered in partnership between Hume City Council and the Victorian Government, which contributed 500,000 dollars toward the works.
MV1 Apartments
A residential development delivering 64 one- and two-bedroom apartments along with two ground floor retail tenancies in Roxburgh Park's acclaimed Murchison Village. Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects and offering community, convenience, and low-maintenance living.
4,408 residents of Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton are employed, from a labour force of 4,847. Unemployment sits at 9.1%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,481, about 118% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton has a workforce characterised by industrial and manufacturing capabilities, showing an unemployment rate of 9.1% and employment expansion estimated at 1.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, 4,408 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 4.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, highlighting potential for improvement, while workforce participation is notably lower (60.1% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a moderate 17.5% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is a high concentration of employment in transport, postal & warehousing, with the sector's share of local jobs reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of local employment, compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. At the time of the Census, there were 0.9 jobs for every resident worker, pointing to a substantial local job market. Analysis of Salm and Abs data by AreaSearch indicates that employment rose by 1.3 percent while the labour force shrank by 0.7 percent during the year to March 2026, leading to a 1.8 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Greater Melbourne showed a different pattern with employment growing by 2.1 percent and the labour force expanding by 2.3 percent, which resulted in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that can help illuminate potential future demand in the Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton region. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trends. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6 percent expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7 percent expansion over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton, the estimated local employment growth is 6.1 percent over five years and 12.9 percent over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is $1,642 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $517 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,955 a year against an average of $46,573. 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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AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton SA2 recorded a median income of $40,955 and an average income of $46,573. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $44,895 for the median and $51,053 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual weekly earnings at the 4th percentile ($517 weekly), while household incomes are stronger at the 44th percentile.
Income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 34.7% of residents (3,365 people), mirroring the broader region where this group constitutes 32.8%. Housing affordability presents significant challenges, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 43rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton had 2,673 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwelling structures like semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative options, compared to Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton was lower than the Melbourne metro average at 25.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (50.6%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,647, which is below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $375, compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents match the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton counted 2,673 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 85.2%, consisting of couples with children at 51.7%, couples without children at 16.8%, and single parent households at 15.5%. Non-family households account for 14.8% of the total, with single person households representing 12.7% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 3.4 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.3% of adults in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 940 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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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the area, with university completion rates at 23.3%, which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario provides an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (16.6%). Engagement in education is high, with 35.3% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 11.0% in high schools, 9.8% in primary schools, and 7.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton reaches 53 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 53 active bus stops operating in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton. These stops are served by 10 routes, which provide 5,622 passenger trips per week. Transport links are accessible, with residents living an average of 216 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb to work. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 89%, with 7% using trains. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Working from home was recorded for 17.5% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Across all active routes, there is an average frequency of 803 daily trips, which corresponds to approximately 106 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.8% of residents in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton faces notable health concerns, with common conditions present across all cohorts and slightly more frequent among older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 46% of the population (~4,490 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 6.4% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 years of age exhibit positive health trends. The area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,199 people), which is below the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health statistics for older residents present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.2% of Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton residents were born overseas and 69.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.1%) and English (8.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton ranks among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 51.2% of its population born outside of the country and 69.0% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.7% of the population. There is a significant concentration of residents practicing Islam, who make up 37.9% of the population, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding ancestral background (parents' country of birth), the primary groups in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton are Other at 48.1% of the population, which is above the regional average of 14.6%, Australian at 11.1% of the population, which is below the regional average of 18.4%, and English at 8.0% of the population, which is below the regional average of 20.1%.
Several ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation: Lebanese background represents 6.0% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Sri Lankan represents 1.4% (compared to 0.8%), and Filipino represents 3.2% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 32.2% 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 34 years in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, there is a higher proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (17.8%) and a lower proportion of adults aged 35 - 44 (12.4%). The proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 12.5% to 14.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 6.0% to 8.0%.
On the other hand, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.8% to 11.6% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.0% to 11.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes in the area, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow by 92%, representing an increase of 715 people to reach a total of 1,489.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton
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 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,479 at the 2021 Census → 9,699 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 (210051544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.