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Seaford (Vic.) has an estimated 18,378 residents, up from 17,215 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,163 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 306 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.7% of that increase. That puts 1,479 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic research by AreaSearch indicates that Seaford has reached a population of approximately 18,378. Compared to the 17,215 residents counted at the 2021 Census, the community expanded by 1,163 people (6.8%). This growth calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,305 recorded in June 2025 alongside 306 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,478 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across AreaSearch locations. Outpacing both the broader SA3 district and the SA4 region (3.3%), Seaford's 6.8% expansion establishes it as a local growth frontrunner.
International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 54.7% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 zones. Where local SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch relies on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures, converting growth from LGA to SA2 tiers via weighted aggregation techniques. These age-cohort growth trajectories are likewise implemented across every locality spanning the years 2032 to 2041. In terms of forward-looking demographic shifts, the locality is projected to expand at a rate slightly trailing the national statistical area median, gaining 1,800 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which translates to an overall rise of 9.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
426 new dwellings have been approved in Seaford (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 85 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 85 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% 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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Residential building consents in Seaford have averaged approximately 85 approvals annually, amounting to 426 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 2 people each year per newly built dwelling across the last 5 financial years, signaling resilient buyer demand that underpins market valuations, with residential construction costs averaging $445,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the non-residential sector experienced healthy commercial enterprise backing, registering $40.0 million in commercial construction approvals over the present financial year. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita construction in Seaford remains slightly elevated at 33.0% above the regional average throughout the 5 year span, preserving purchasing options and stabilizing established values even as building volumes have eased lately.
Recent construction approvals comprise 41.0% standalone houses alongside 59.0% attached medium-to-high density residences. Providing more attainable price thresholds, this orientation toward denser housing appeals to entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. This trend represents a noticeable shift away from current local housing stock, which stands at 74.0% houses, reflecting tighter land supply alongside shifting resident preferences and affordability considerations. With roughly 271 residents for each approved dwelling, Seaford demonstrates the profile of an evolving market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Seaford is forecast to add 1,727 inhabitants leading up to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well positioned to satisfy anticipated dwelling needs, fostering advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Seaford (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seaford (Vic.), worth an estimated $136 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic planning developments and civic infrastructure investments play a central role in shaping local outcomes. Across the locality, 15 projects with potential local influence have been recorded by AreaSearch. Primary undertakings include the Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium Redevelopment, the Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street, the 8A Klauer Street Industrial Development, and the Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre Upgrade and Expansion, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium Redevelopment
Frankston City Council is delivering a major redevelopment of Frankston Stadium at Bardia Avenue, Seaford. The two-storey indoor sports facility will include 10 courts, comprising six new courts and four refurbished courts, a 1000-seat show court with broadcast-ready lighting, two multi-sport courts, a dedicated gymnastics hall with training pit and viewing area, accessible changerooms, cafe, function and meeting spaces, offices, upgraded car parking, landscaping and pathway connections. The all-electric building is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and will support Frankston and District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club, with capacity to host higher profile events.
8A Klauer Street Industrial Development
8A Klauer Street comprises a 16,150 sqm industrial superlot adjoining Compass Business Park in Seaford. Zoned Industrial 1 (IN1Z), the site features dedicated private access from Klauer Street with direct arterial links to Frankston-Dandenong Road, Peninsula Link, and Eastlink. The property provides masterplanned industrial development and owner-occupier warehousing potential within Melbourne's South East industrial corridor.
Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street
Removal of the Armstrongs Road and Station Street level crossings by constructing two separate rail bridges, together with a new elevated and fully accessible Seaford Station. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, create new public open space and enhance walking and cycling connections. Early designs were released in 2026, planning approvals are progressing, construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 and completion is expected in 2028.
Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre Upgrade and Expansion
Completed upgrade and expansion of the Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre delivering a new integrated early years facility with two kindergarten rooms providing up to 66 licensed places, maternal and child health consultation rooms, allied health space, youth facilities, community rooms, landscaped outdoor play areas, additional parking and sustainable building features including solar PV. Services commenced from the new centre in Term 1, 2026.
Compass Business Park
A 6.65ha site in Melbourne's south-east to be divided into industrial lots, retaining a component of the land.
277 Nepean Highway Seaford Development
Development opportunity for eleven townhouses with beach and creek views on a 2,024 sqm site opposite Seaford Beach and backing onto Kananook Creek Reserve. The site was sold in December 2023 for $2.325 million, and a successful townhouse application has been obtained.
Seaford North Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade (Pitches 1 & 2)
Upgrade of sports field lighting at Seaford North Reserve to support night training and competition for Seaford United Soccer Club. Works formed part of Council's Sports Lighting Redevelopment program alongside Monterey Reserve, addressing non-compliant and inadequate lighting levels and enabling expanded junior and womens participation.
159 Nepean Highway Seaford Development
A residential development comprising 10 modern residences at 159 Nepean Highway, Seaford. This low-rise development features contemporary design and is well-positioned near local amenities and transport links.
9,359 residents of Seaford (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 9,899. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 pool in Seaford is skilled and features strong representation in essential industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5% and a 0.7% estimated rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,359, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.7% higher than the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Labour market participation sits somewhat subdued at 65.2%, trailing the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. Census figures also indicate that 26.3% of workers operated remotely from home, although Covid-19 pandemic restrictions likely influenced this figure.
The leading employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Concentration in the construction industry is especially pronounced, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times that of the wider region. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.5% of jobs locally versus 10.1% across the region. Given the comparison between resident numbers and Census working population figures, this largely residential neighborhood provides relatively few internal job opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs expanded by 0.7% against a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb by 2.1%, workforce numbers rise by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking workforce expectations for Seaford can be derived from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variation across different sectors. Mapping these sector-level trajectories to the industry distribution of Seaford indicates potential local job increases of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seaford (Vic.) is $1,500 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $809 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,896 a year against an average of $67,446. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Seaford SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $58,896 alongside an average of $67,446, broadly aligning with nationwide averages but diverging from Greater Melbourne ($57,688 median and $75,164 average). Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $64,562 for median income and $73,934 on average. In Census 2021 records, individual weekly earnings ($809) reached the 51st percentile, whereas household income placed in the 35th percentile.
The most common weekly earning category is the $1,500 - 2,999 band, containing 31.7% of residents (5,825 people), mirroring the metropolitan rate of 32.8%. Living costs present substantial challenges, as remaining income after housing stands at 81.4% (ranking in the 33rd percentile), while the locality's overall SEIFA income status falls within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seaford (Vic.) had 7,191 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 3% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Seaford consisted of 73.7% standalone houses and 26.3% alternate formats including semi-detached residences and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership accounted for 28.7% of homes, trailing Melbourne metro slightly, while 37.0% were under a mortgage and 34.3% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,850 and weekly rents were $351, both below the respective Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. Looking Australia-wide, Seaford residents also pay less than the national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seaford (Vic.) counted 7,191 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,677 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements at 62.9%, broken down into couples with children (25.3%), childless couples (22.5%), and single-parent homes (13.8%). The remaining 37.1% comprises non-family residences, where single-person dwellings represent 33.7% and shared group households account for 3.4%. With a median occupancy of 2.3 people, household size remains below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Seaford (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,898 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment rates show room for improvement locally, with 23.7% holding higher education qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, highlighting scope for educational development programs. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education level at 16.2%, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas account for 4.3% and 3.2% respectively. Vocational and practical training is well established, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (26.2%) and advanced diplomas (13.1%). Active study engagement is strong across the community, with 26.8% of residents participating in formal learning. Among these learners, 9.0% attend primary school, 6.5% are in secondary schooling, and 3.6% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Seaford (Vic.) reaches 92 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure in Seaford encompasses 92 operational stops connecting various bus services. Across these stops, 10 separate routes deliver a total of 4,893 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is favorable, placing inhabitants an average of 225 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the suburb's predominantly residential character, travel is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the principal transit choice at 90%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 26.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions.
Transit routes maintain an average daily frequency of 699 trips, which translates to roughly 53 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Seaford (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 health analysis regarding chronic disease and mortality indicates notable health concerns in Seaford, where long-term conditions are widespread and notably elevated among senior demographics. Private health insurance uptake slightly exceeds the typical SA2 average at roughly 53% of the resident base (~9,666 people), though it remains under the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7%. Mental health conditions (10.2) and asthma (9.3%) represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, whereas 64.1% of inhabitants report having no chronic ailments, trailing the 72.6% recorded throughout Greater Melbourne. Working-age locals experience elevated rates of ongoing illness.
In addition, 19.5% of the community is aged 65 and over (3,589 people), surpassing the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older residents facing health vulnerabilities that nonetheless register lower on national metrics than the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seaford (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 78.9% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics in Seaford track close to regional norms, with 86.9% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 78.9% born in Australia, and 89.8% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 40.4% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism comprises 0.4% of residents locally compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. When examining parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestries identified in Seaford are English at 29.9% (considerably above the regional share of 20.1%), Australian at 25.7% (exceeding the 18.4% regional level), and Irish at 9.4%. Other notable ancestral variations include Dutch heritage at 1.6% (vs 1.2% regionally), Russian background at 0.6% in Seaford (vs 0.4% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seaford (Vic.) is 40. 22.3% 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 demographic balance in Seaford skews toward mature age brackets. As of August 2026 updates, senior and retiree groups (65+) make up 19.5% of the populace compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 28.1% versus 32.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and standing 3 years higher than Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37. The proportion of senior and retiree residents expanded from 17.9% at the Census to an estimated 19.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts will drive the vast majority of local expansion, increasing by 1,313 residents (37%) to a total of 4,902, while cohorts comprising children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seaford (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 14 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 306 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,215 at the 2021 Census → 18,378 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 (214011375). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.