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Sebastopol - Redan has an estimated 12,804 residents, down from 13,086 at the 2021 Census — a change of 282 people, or 2.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. 189 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,210 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 resident count in Sebastopol - Redan stands at approximately 12,804 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,086 individuals, this represents a reduction of 282 residents (2.2%). The estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,767 alongside 189 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,210 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures across national sites analyzed by AreaSearch. The influx of overseas migrants was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 66.4% of total population increases in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 levels. Growth rates categorized by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the span of 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest substantial population expansion in the highest quartile of locations situated outside major capitals, with the district anticipated to grow by 3,395 individuals to 2041 using the latest yearly ERP data, which equals a 26.2% total increase across the 16 years.
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243 new dwellings have been approved in Sebastopol - Redan over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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An average of approximately 48 residential building approvals are granted annually in Sebastopol - Redan, totaling 243 home approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 21 in the current FY-26 period. Given the recent population reduction, the volume of housing remains sufficient to meet demand, establishing a balanced market with broad selection for buyers, while new builds average a construction cost of $213,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—indicating more budget-friendly options. Commercial development remains minor, with commercial approvals totaling $5.2 million for the current financial year. Relative to the Rest of Vic., Sebastopol - Redan experiences extremely low construction activity, sitting at 69.0% below the regional average per capita.
This lack of new inventory generally supports the value and demand for existing houses. New builds consist of 62.0% separate houses and 38.0% multi-unit dwellings, showing a rising proportion of attached configurations to deliver diverse options, from larger family dwellings to affordable compact layouts. The ratio of approximately 605 people per approved dwelling demonstrates that Sebastopol - Redan is a highly established housing market. Future demographic projections show Sebastopol - Redan adding 3,357 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at current levels, housing creation might fail to keep pace with population expansion, which could intensify competition among home buyers and drive stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sebastopol - Redan
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sebastopol - Redan, worth an estimated $61 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 33 are already under construction and 39 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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Changes to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning strategies have a substantial impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Ascot Springs Estate, the Times Square Retail Development, the 80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision, and the Prosper Estate, with the primary list outlining those of greatest relevance.
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Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision
Fully approved 97-lot residential subdivision on 5.85ha within the Ballarat West PSP, featuring staged release over four stages with views of Mount Buninyong.
Prosper Estate
A residential land development featuring approximately 77 lots ranging from 317 to over 1000 square meters, located in the northern end of Sebastopol, close to schools, supermarkets, public transport, and the Ballarat CBD.
Rear 222 Albert Street Drive-Thru Retail Development
Completed neighbourhood drive-through retail development at Rear/222 Albert Street, Sebastopol, anchored by an operating Guzman y Gomez restaurant at 222 Albert Street. A separate 104 sqm retail tenancy remains marketed for cafe or fast-food use, with parking and Albert Street exposure. Separate nearby plans for a larger Times Square food and retail hub, including fuel and additional drive-through outlets, have also been reported for Sebastopol.
Delacombe Village
Delacombe Village represents the third stage of the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) precinct, adding over 7,000 sqm of retail space to the western Ballarat growth corridor. The development is anchored by major supermarkets Coles and ALDI, supported by 15 specialty tenancies focused on food and beverage, health, and fashion. Key features include a 98-place childcare centre, expansive grassy areas, outdoor seating, and external cafes. The project serves as a critical retail hub for the rapidly expanding residential catchments of Delacombe, Alfredton, and Smythes Creek.
Delacombe Big Housing Build
The Delacombe Big Housing Build is an $80 million project delivering 181 modern, energy-efficient homes (117 social and 64 affordable) in the Leawarra neighbourhood of Delacombe, Ballarat. Replacing 66 ageing homes, the development includes one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom dwellings with 7-star NatHERS ratings and Silver Livable Housing Australia certification. At least 5 percent of social homes will be fully accessible for residents with disabilities. The project features upgraded streets, new open spaces, and improved pedestrian connectivity.Planning approval was granted in late 2025, and construction works are progressing, with staged completion expected between 2026 and 2028.
Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3
Stage 3 of Delacombe Town Centre is under construction and will expand the retail precinct with a new Coles, ALDI, approximately 13 to 14 specialty retail stores, additional parking and supporting infrastructure, strengthening the centre as the primary shopping destination for Ballarat's growing western and southern suburbs.
Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre)
Delacombe Village is the third stage expansion of the Delacombe Town Centre precinct. This retail hub delivers over 7,000sqm of new retail space, anchored by full-line Coles and ALDI supermarkets. The development includes approximately 15 specialty retail tenancies and a 98-place childcare centre. Strategically located in the Ballarat West growth corridor, it serves a rapidly expanding catchment projected to exceed 150,000 residents within the next decade.
5,766 residents of Sebastopol - Redan are employed, from a labour force of 6,268. Unemployment sits at 8.0%, with participation at 57.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 11,210, about 88% 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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A balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs characterizes the Sebastopol - Redan workforce, featuring high representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,766, with the local unemployment rate sitting 4.3% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, pointing to potential improvement, while workforce participation is slightly low at 57.6% compared to the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. Census records show a low proportion of 11.5% of residents working from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry & fishing are poorly represented, employing only 1.5% of the Sebastopol - Redan workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. Comparing the count of the Census working population against resident workers suggests this mostly residential zone offers a small number of local job opportunities. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.3% while total employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw a minor employment reduction of 0.1%, a labor force contraction of 0.3%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Future demand trends in Sebastopol - Redan can be analyzed using nationwide employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with local employment profiles to project growth. While national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment mix suggests Sebastopol - Redan's job count would rise by 6.4% in five years and 13.6% in ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population forecasting.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sebastopol - Redan is $1,020 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $614 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,277 a year against an average of $57,209. 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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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Sebastopol - Redan SA2 sit below national averages, with a median of $50,277 and an average of $57,209. This is lower than Regional Vic., where the median is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $55,114 for the median and $62,713 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Sebastopol - Redan are positioned between the 4th and 13th national percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 31.1% of residents (3,982 people) who earn between $400 - 799 weekly, which differs from the wider region where 30.3% of households earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Affordability constraints are highly pronounced, with only 81.6% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sebastopol - Redan had 5,776 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 0% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,179 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Sebastopol - Redan consisted of 68.9% separate houses and 31.1% other residences (such as townhouses, flats, or alternative options), compared to Regional Vic. where separate houses make up 90.1% and other structures account for 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Sebastopol - Redan lagged behind regional figures, standing at 29.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (27.2%) or renters (43.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,179 was much lower than the Regional Vic. median, while the weekly rent median was $260, compared to Regional Vic.
levels of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national level, housing costs in Sebastopol - Redan are notably lower, with mortgage payments falling below the Australian median of $1,863 and weekly rents well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sebastopol - Redan counted 5,776 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the largest share of local households at 56.0%, which is made up of 16.6% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 16.5% single parents. The remaining 44.0% consists of non-family living situations, dominated by single-person households at 39.8% and group share houses at 4.2%. The median size of local households is 2.1 persons, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.1% of adults in Sebastopol - Redan hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,409 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 997 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 outcomes in the area show areas for improvement, as university graduation rates (16.1%) remain far below the Victorian benchmark of 33.4%. This gap represents a challenge as well as a possibility for focused learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are most common at 11.3%, with postgraduate studies at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are highly common, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificate-level qualifications (28.7%). The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in educational programs.
This segment is divided into 9.5% attending primary school, 6.6% in high school, and 4.7% undertaking higher education.
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Public transport in Sebastopol - Redan reaches 67 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 local transit shows 67 active public transport stops in Sebastopol - Redan, serviced by 4 different routes that provide a combined total of 778 passenger journeys per week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 196 meters. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per residence, below the regional benchmark. A small proportion of 11.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
The average service frequency across all transit routes is 111 trips per day, which translates to approximately 11 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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53.3% of residents in Sebastopol - Redan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and long-term illnesses reveals notable health challenges in Sebastopol - Redan, impacting both the youth and senior demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~6,094 people). This is below the Regional Vic. proportion of 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 14.3% and 11.2% of the population, respectively, while 53.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age bracket exhibits significant health issues, with high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the local population (2,798 people), compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Seniors' health outcomes show challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sebastopol - Redan is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens representing 88.9% of the population, 89.1% of residents born in Australia, and 94.4% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 42.2% of residents in Sebastopol - Redan. The most notable statistical variance is found in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental birthplace, the three most common ancestry lines in Sebastopol - Redan are English at 31.6%, Australian at 30.9%, and Irish at 9.8%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 2.2% of the local population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.3% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Maltese ancestry matching the regional baseline at 0.5% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sebastopol - Redan is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.1% 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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Sebastopol - Redan has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Regional Vic. median of 43 but matches the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort represents a significant portion of the population at 17.6% compared to Regional Vic., while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 15.4% to 17.6%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.0% to 9.4%, and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.1% to 10.8%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Sebastopol - Redan will change markedly by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 age bracket is projected to expand by 65% (1,455 people), growing from 2,248 to 3,704 residents. Conversely, the number of residents in the 55 to 64 range is expected to decrease by 17.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sebastopol - Redan
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 189 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,086 at the 2021 Census → 12,804 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 (201011484). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.