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Seddon - Kingsville has an estimated 9,824 residents, up from 9,247 at the 2021 Census — a change of 577 people, or 6.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 75.2% of that increase. That puts 5,848 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count for Seddon - Kingsville stands at approximately 9,824 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 9,247 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates a gain of 577 people (6.2%). This progression draws on ABS estimated resident population figures of 9,748 as of June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. With 5,847 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density places it within the nation's top 10% across AreaSearch assessments, highlighting local land as an exceptionally prized commodity.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 75.2% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, benchmarked to 2022, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 coverage is missing, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to bridge LGA growth figures down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are subsequently integrated across all districts for 2032 through 2041. Looking ahead, local demographic expansion is expected to outpace median results across Australian statistical areas, with current annual ERP data indicating an expansion of 1,694 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 16.5% across the 16 years.
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512 new dwellings have been approved in Seddon - Kingsville over the past five years, an average of 102 a year. That is 10.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 102 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% 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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Across the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Seddon - Kingsville have maintained a yearly average of around 102 units, amounting to 512 homes in total. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population per newly approved dwelling averaged just 0.1 new residents per year, indicating that residential construction is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements. This trend expands options for purchasers and creates room for demographic growth beyond baseline estimates, with new properties being built at an average construction cost of $401,000 in line with regional benchmarks. Meanwhile, commercial construction shows healthy momentum, backed by $35.7 million in approved commercial activity during this financial year.
Per-capita building rates in Seddon - Kingsville align closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining local supply balance in step with neighboring districts despite an easing in recent building volumes. Nationally, local building volume sits well above average, underscoring strong confidence among property developers. Higher-density dwelling formats characterize contemporary activity, with townhouses or apartments comprising 94.0% of approvals and detached houses representing only 6.0%. This orientation toward denser housing provides lower-cost entry points suitable for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also marks a distinct transition from the established housing stock (where detached dwellings currently represent 65.0%), reflecting a tightening supply of greenfield or infill parcels as well as growing preference for accessible, versatile accommodation. Demonstrating the maturity of the local market, there are roughly 499 people per dwelling approval across the suburb. AreaSearch's most recent quarterly calculations indicate that Seddon - Kingsville will take on 1,618 residents by 2041. Considering existing building volume, upcoming dwelling additions appear fully capable of accommodating demand, supporting favorable market conditions for prospective homeowners and paving the way for demographic increases beyond present forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Seddon - Kingsville
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seddon - Kingsville, worth an estimated $95 million. A further 187 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $151.1 billion. 57 are already under construction and 55 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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Capital works, major planning frameworks, and local infrastructure projects exert a defining influence on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Notable initiatives include Yarraville Green, Bradmill Yarraville, West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan, and Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), with key undertakings outlined below.
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West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan
A long-term planning framework guiding growth and development in West Footscray, envisioning a well-connected, vibrant, sustainable, and mixed-use neighbourhood. Amendment C162 was approved and gazetted in February 2024 to implement these land use and built form directions into the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme.
Yarraville Green
A sustainable residential community featuring 53 dwellings, comprising 41 apartments and 12 townhomes. Designed by Six Degrees Architects, the project focuses on natural materials, cross-flow ventilation, and communal green spaces including a central productive garden and rooftop area. The development emphasizes fossil-fuel-free living with high energy ratings and artisan interior finishes.
Bradmill Yarraville
Bradmill Yarraville is a $1.5 billion urban renewal project by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate Group transforming a historic 26-hectare former denim factory into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes alongside the Bradmill Quarter retail hub, the Arbory dining precinct, a 1.5-hectare Linear Park, and community resident amenities housed within adaptively reused heritage buildings.
West Footscray Community Facilities Plan
Council is delivering the Shorten and Barrett Reserves Master Plan under the West Footscray Community Facilities Plan, including a new RecWest leisure centre (two indoor courts), an expanded and reconstructed Shorten Reserve oval with ground remediation, a cycleable public plaza via partial Market Street closure, new cricket nets, a refreshed playground and landscaping. The Victorian Government has committed $10m alongside Council funding. Demolition and ground works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for December 2027.
West Footscray Village
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the former 501 Receptions site. The project features a 3,606sq m Woolworths supermarket, BWS bottle shop, nine specialty retail tenancies, a 110-place childcare facility, a 425sq m medical centre, commercial office space, and a gymnasium. Sustainability targets include a 4-Star Green Star rating with rainwater harvesting and solar panels. The development includes two levels of basement parking for 278 cars and upgrades to the Barkly Street and Summerhill Road intersection.
Joseph Road Precinct
A 17-hectare urban renewal program transforming former industrial warehouse and factory land between the Maribyrnong River and the Footscray-South Kensington rail corridor into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Council planning targets around 5,000 new households once fully built out, delivered across multiple residential towers including Liberty One, River One, Riverfront, Boat House, Waterfront, Victoria Square and Cowper Residences. Stage one road works on Joseph Road North and South have reached practical completion, delivering separated bike lanes, a raised pedestrian crossing, 20 parallel parking bays, upgraded drainage with integrated tree pits, new public lighting and tree planting.Lilardia Park, a new 1,444 square metre public open space named after Aboriginal activist Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker, opened to the community in August 2024. Stage two Hopkins Street improvement works including new traffic signals at Hopkins/Hallenstein Street and Hopkins/Joseph Road remain subject to future funding and Department of Transport and Planning approvals, with $100,000 proposed in the 2025/26 Capital Expenditure Budget to progress design. The 40km/h speed limit reduction on Hopkins Street between Moore Street and Hopetoun Bridge has been delivered.
590-596 Barkly Street Development
Five-storey mixed-use development with ground floor retail, 56 apartments designed for owner-occupiers, basement parking, sustainable features including solar PV system, rainwater tank, green roof, and community spaces in West Footscray's retail precinct.
Better Places Spotswood & South Kingsville
Community-driven place-based revitalisation program delivering 16 projects across Spotswood and South Kingsville, including the GreenLine active transport corridor, Streets for People traffic calming, public space improvements at Mary Street Reserve, Hudsons Road Streetscape Master Plan, South Kingsville Community Centre roof upgrade, and urban greening initiatives. The Place Guide was adopted by Council in October 2021 with multiple project components now under construction or completed.
6,524 residents of Seddon - Kingsville are employed, from a labour force of 6,744. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 83.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,242, about 74% 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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Seddon - Kingsville possesses a well-credentialed labor force distinguished by prominent representation in the technology domain, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 3.3% and a 2.1% uptick in job growth over the preceding twelve months. Figures from March 2026 indicate 6,524 employed residents, with local joblessness sitting 1.5% beneath the 4.8% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Labor force participation is exceptionally robust at 83.2%, surpassing the 70.1% reported across Greater Melbourne. Census records further noted that 52.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary sectors supporting local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The community exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical employment, where resident participation is 1.4 times greater than the wider metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction work remains relatively scarce, engaging just 6.1% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Because the district is predominantly residential, comparison of Census workplace destinations against resident numbers suggests the local precinct provides limited on-site employment. AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.1% alongside a 2.0% expansion in the labor pool, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw a 2.1% rise in jobs and a 2.3% gain in workforce numbers, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point climb in joblessness. Further direction on prospective labor demand within Seddon - Kingsville can be gauged from the Mar-26 national employment outlooks prepared by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year industry trajectories have been mapped across the suburb's existing occupational mix to project future local trends. Nationwide, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with sectoral trends varying substantially. Weighting these industry projections against the local economic structure indicates Seddon - Kingsville employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this reflects an illustrative weighted distribution and does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seddon - Kingsville is $2,364 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,240 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,531 a year against an average of $71,624. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Seddon - Kingsville SA2 at $59,531, with an average figure of $71,624. These earnings outperform nationwide benchmarks, while presenting a higher median and lower average than Greater Melbourne ($57,688 median and $75,164 average). Adjusting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $65,258 (median) and $78,514 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals top-tier individual, family, and household earnings for the area, spanning the 86th to 92nd percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows a central cluster of 27.4% of residents (2,691 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 32.8% fall in this range. Affluence is pronounced, with 40.4% taking home more than $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for higher-end retail and commercial services. While housing costs absorb 16.3% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable income at the 84th percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seddon - Kingsville had 3,733 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 19% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $414 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the housing composition of Seddon - Kingsville was divided into 65.1% standalone houses and 34.9% other property types (such as apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings), whereas metropolitan Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood below the metropolitan rate at 22.2%, while remaining homes were subject to a mortgage (38.7%) or occupied by tenants (39.1%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses were notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark, registering at $2,500 against Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent reached $414 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Seddon - Kingsville significantly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs likewise sitting far above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seddon - Kingsville counted 3,733 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,966 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements constitute the primary household structure at 66.3%, consisting of 31.3% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. The remaining 33.7% comprises non-family residences, where single-person homes make up 27.9% and shared group households represent 5.9%. With a median size of 2.4 people, local households are slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.6% of adults in Seddon - Kingsville hold a university qualification, including 31.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 12.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational outcomes throughout Seddon - Kingsville outdistance broader regional standards, with 51.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 32.0% across the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. This prominent qualification profile establishes strong fundamentals for participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 31.6%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Technical and vocational programs comprise 22.1% of credentials among people aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (12.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.1% of residents currently undertaking education.
Among these students, 9.8% attend primary education, 6.7% are enrolled in tertiary education, and 5.1% are completing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seddon - Kingsville reaches 29 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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A review of local transit infrastructure identifies 29 active transit stops across Seddon - Kingsville, comprising a network of bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes that together deliver 3,875 weekly passenger trips. Public transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop standing at 136 meters. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, outbound commuting predominates: private vehicles account for 66% of journeys, followed by 18% by train and 5% on foot. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, trailing the regional average.
Furthermore, 52.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 553 trips per day, translating to roughly 133 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.6% of residents in Seddon - Kingsville report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% 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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According to health assessments by AreaSearch covering mortality and chronic illness rates, Seddon - Kingsville encounters notable healthcare considerations, with common medical issues seen among both younger and older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering approximately 55% of the overall population (~5,393 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, recorded among 9.5% and 10.3% of the community, respectively. A total of 70.6% of residents indicated freedom from any chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Among working-age locals, health indicators align closely with standard norms.
Older residents aged 65 and over account for 10.6% of the population (1,042 people), below the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne. Among this senior cohort, health outcomes exceed regional averages, achieving nationwide rankings higher than those recorded for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.7% of Seddon - Kingsville residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Seddon - Kingsville is notably higher than in most Australian localities, with 27.7% of residents born abroad and 22.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread religious affiliation, followed by 31.6% of the community. In relative terms, the most marked local concentration occurs among adherents of Buddhism, who make up 4.0% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at heritage based on parental birthplace, the leading backgrounds in Seddon - Kingsville are English at 23.5%, Australian at 20.3%, and Irish at 10.7%.
Distinct variations also appear across several other cultural groups: Macedonian heritage is particularly elevated at 1.4% (against 0.7% regionally), Vietnamese representation reaches 2.9% (against 1.9%), and Maltese ancestry accounts for 1.0% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seddon - Kingsville is 37. 28.3% 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 age distribution in Seddon - Kingsville is weighted away from the upper brackets relative to Greater Melbourne. Younger to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 38.6% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the 32.1% recorded across Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up just 10.6%, below the 15.1% regional standard. As at August 2026, median age is estimated at 37, matching the 2021 Census level and equaling Greater Melbourne's median age of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the middle-aged and young retiree segment (45 - 64) has decreased from 25.1% to an estimated 24.1%.
In terms of future growth to 2041, the largest absolute expansion is anticipated in the middle-aged and young retiree cohort, increasing by 659 residents (28%) to 3,025. The most rapid percentage rise is expected in the retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding by 51% to 1,579.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seddon - Kingsville
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 | Jun 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 Jun 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,247 at the 2021 Census → 9,824 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 (213031350). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.