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Rutherglen has an estimated 4,122 residents, up from 4,047 at the 2021 Census — a change of 75 people, or 1.9%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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, Rutherglen had an estimated 4,122 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 75 people (1.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,047 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,120 recorded in June 2025 alongside 84 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density sits at 8.6 persons per square kilometer, highlighting a spacious living environment. With a 1.9% post-2021 census expansion rate, Rutherglen outperformed the wider SA3 area (1.2%), positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 41.6% of recent net additions, though natural increase and overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. In locations omitted from that dataset, projections draw from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to convert LGA growth trends down to SA2 divisions. Furthermore, aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are mapped across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, long-term projections place the district in the upper quartile of regional expansion nationwide, with expectations to gain 1,161 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 28.1% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
132 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherglen over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 6.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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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Dwelling approvals in Rutherglen average approximately 26 residential units annually, accumulating to 132 approved homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this 5-year stretch (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region welcomed an average of only 0.7 incoming residents per newly approved residence, demonstrating that residential construction is comfortably keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-projected population capacity, with homes carrying an average estimated build value of $461,000. Concurrently, non-residential building activity has been subdued, with $3.4 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per-capita building activity across Rutherglen aligns closely with figures recorded across Rest of Vic., providing market conditions that mirror broader regional stability, despite an uptick in construction pace over recent periods. Furthermore, new residential projects have consisted solely of detached houses, preserving the locality's low-density profile and catering directly to families seeking expansive living. Approvals currently stand at approximately 160 people per dwelling approval, underscoring the low-density nature of the market. Long-range forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate that Rutherglen will expand by 1,159 residents by 2041. Should building volumes persist at current levels, residential construction could struggle to meet future population requirements, potentially heightening competition for properties and placing upward pressure on local pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rutherglen
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 97 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rutherglen, worth an estimated $4.68 billion. 18 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning decisions, and civil infrastructure delivery exert a substantial influence on regional development. AreaSearch has identified 4 key initiatives anticipated to shape the surrounding district. The most prominent undertakings comprise the JBS Rivalea Corowa Grower Farm, Corowa Battery, Corowa Regional Saleyards Redevelopment Project, and Corowa Solar Farm, with detailed summaries of the most significant projects presented below.
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JBS Rivalea Corowa Grower Farm
JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea) is investing over $400 million to modernise pork farming operations across the Federation Council area in NSW. The Corowa Grower Farm (Redlands Road) is the existing site being upgraded, while new purpose-built breeding facilities are proposed at Rosewood Park near Mulwala, One Tree Lane near Lowesdale, and Huddans. The project separates growing and breeding operations onto individual sites to improve biosecurity, replaces ageing sheds and infrastructure in stages, and delivers state-of-the-art animal welfare, ventilation, and effluent management systems.Circular economy initiatives include nutrient recycling, expanded biogas capture (doubling CO2 abatement to ~120,000 tonnes per year), and upgraded wastewater treatment. The project supports 650 jobs in the Federation Council area and sources 95% of grain from 550+ local growers. It is being assessed as State Significant Development under the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal (SSD-93652960), with the EIS currently being prepared and community exhibition expected in early 2026. Construction is targeted to commence in 2027, with all sites fully operational by 2030.
Corowa Regional Saleyards Redevelopment Project
The redevelopment includes a 23,662 square metre roof over livestock pens, a new office building, an expanded truck wash for biosecurity, and other operational improvements to protect stock and enhance welfare, positioning it as a premier sheep selling centre with training opportunities.
Corowa Battery Energy Storage System
A proposed 100 MW / 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 2-3 hectare site adjacent to the existing Essential Energy Corowa Substation on Wiradjuri country. Developed by Flow Power as a State Significant Development, the project will store surplus renewable energy from local solar generation and release it during peak demand, supporting grid stability via Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) and placing downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices. The project includes a Neighbour Benefit Program (up to $250,000) for residents within 1 km, an $800,000 Community Enhancement Fund, and approximately 70 construction jobs.The EIS underwent public exhibition with submissions closing in May 2026. Construction is expected to take 18 months once approved, with completion targeted for mid-2028.
Corowa Solar Farm
A 39 MW ground-mounted solar PV project over 92 hectares, expected to power 13,000 households and offset 59,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project features a single axis tracking system and connects to the grid via Essential Energy's substation.
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A new facility to be built at Wodonga TAFE's Logic campus to provide an introduction to advanced manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.
Wangaratta High School Upgrade
Upgrade and modernisation of Wangaratta High School including refurbishment of senior and middle school buildings, new classroom pods, study booths, improved learning spaces, upgraded heating and cooling, acoustic improvements, performing arts building maintenance and VCAL kitchen upgrade. Construction is underway with forecast completion in Q1 2027. Total project funding is $11.7 million, with an additional Minor Capital Works allocation for the VCAL kitchen.
North West Wangaratta Residential Growth Area
Large residential growth area of 215 hectares set to deliver approximately 1670 lots and accommodate 5000 residents. The adopted structure plan includes a neighbourhood activity centre, commercial spaces, and infrastructure upgrades to support population growth.
Wareena Park Oval Upgrade
Reconstruction of Wareena Park Oval on Swan Street including improved drainage, new automatic irrigation system, perimeter fence, AFL posts, synthetic cricket pitch, coach's boxes and concrete pads.
2,022 residents of Rutherglen are employed, from a labour force of 2,113. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 61.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, anchored by prominent industrial and manufacturing operations, alongside a 4.3% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,022, while the jobless rate stood 0.6% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour participation aligned with the broader Regional Vic. mark of 61.1%. In addition, only 13.4% of working residents operated from home according to Census records, though pandemic lockdown restrictions during that period must be factored into consideration. Manufacturing, health care & social assistance, alongside agriculture, forestry & fishing represent the primary employment fields for local workers.
Manufacturing stands out as an area of exceptional concentration, generating an employment proportion 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 11.8% locally versus 16.8% across the broader region. An evaluation of Census resident workers relative to local jobs indicates that local employment capacity remains comparatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS to show that the labour force shrank by 2.1% while employment dropped by 2.9% during the year to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, the Regional Vic. area saw a 0.1% fall in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that can help clarify what future job demand might look like in Rutherglen. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trends. The national outlook expects employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies widely across different industries. When those industry specific growth rates are applied to Rutherglen's current employment composition, local jobs are projected to rise by 4.8% over five years and by 11.3% over ten years, though this is only a basic weighted extrapolation meant for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rutherglen is $1,344 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $734 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,521 a year against an average of $58,113. 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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Based on ATO individual tax statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level, taxpayers in the Rutherglen SA2 generated a median income of $51,521 and an average income of $58,113. These figures fall behind national standards and sit alongside corresponding Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in an indexed Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% from financial year 2023 levels, prevailing incomes are estimated at approximately $56,477 (median) and $63,703 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings across Rutherglen sit modestly between the 23rd and 35th percentiles nationally.
A share of 31.9% of local earners (1,314 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, tracking closely with the 30.3% observed regionally. Although accommodation outlays are manageable—allowing residents to keep 88.8% of their earnings—overall disposable income places at the 30th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherglen had 1,620 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $243 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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, the housing inventory in Rutherglen consisted of 91.8% detached houses and 8.2% alternative residential formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling categories), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Fully owned homes constituted 46.1% of all properties, significantly higher than regional norms, while the balance of homes were under a mortgage (35.8%) or occupied by tenants (18.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,300, below the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, whereas median weekly rents were $243 compared to $285 regionally.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage outlays are considerably lower than the national median of $1,863, and rents sit far under the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherglen counted 1,620 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 69.1%, made up of couples with dependent children (25.2%), childless couples (32.4%), and single parent households (10.1%). Non-family residences comprise the remaining 30.9%, consisting primarily of single-person occupants at 29.2% and share houses representing 1.5%. The typical household size of 2.3 people sits marginally under the Regional Vic. median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Rutherglen hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 684 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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 across the district remains relatively subdued, with higher education qualification rates (17.5%) trailing the broader VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for educational programs and development. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 12.1%, with graduate diplomas at 2.9% and postgraduate awards at 2.5%. Conversely, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificate-level awards (30.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.1% of residents presently participating in education.
This proportion comprises 9.6% attending primary schools, 8.2% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Rutherglen means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit shows 12 active passenger stops across Rutherglen utilizing bus services. These hubs are connected by 9 distinct routes, combining to deliver 90 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport accessibility is considered moderate, with local dwellings situated an average of 433 meters from their closest transit facility. Due to the area's predominantly residential makeup, outbound travel is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 93% of commuter travel and 4% walking. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline. Furthermore, 13.4% of employed residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 12 trips per day, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Rutherglen report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics point to noticeable health vulnerabilities in Rutherglen, with prevalent medical ailments observed across older as well as younger demographics, while private medical coverage remains limited at approximately 48% of the community (~1,986 people). This coverage rate falls below the 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic. and the Australia-wide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.5 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 61.6% of people reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic..
The working-age population experiences elevated instances of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.5% of the local population (1,132 people), surpassing the 24.0% regional proportion. Notably, health measures among older residents outperform wider trends, achieving national ratings that surpass those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherglen is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 1.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background measures place Rutherglen below broader averages for multicultural diversity, with 92.9% of residents born domestically, 93.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 98.3% using exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, claimed by 54.5% of the local population, compared to 47.3% throughout Regional Vic.. Regarding parental heritage (country of birth of parents), English ancestry is the most common at 33.8%, followed by Australian at 32.3%, and Irish at 11.3%. Specific divergences also emerge across other ancestries: Scottish heritage accounts for 8.8% in Rutherglen (vs 8.8% regionally), German comprises 4.5% (vs 3.5%), and Macedonian represents 0.1% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherglen is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 20.3% 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 local age distribution aligns closely with broader Regional Vic. metrics across each broad category, with the maximum variation between the two standing at 3.7 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 49 years, remaining at the level recorded in the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that same Census and well above the Australia-wide Census median of 38. Looking at specific cohorts, residents aged 45 - 64 have seen their demographic share decline from 28.4% at the Census to an estimated 25.8%.
Over the horizon to 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to generate the strongest net growth, increasing by 401 people (50%) to reach 1,202.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherglen
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,047 at the 2021 Census → 4,122 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 (204021065). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.