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Seddon - Kingsville has an estimated 9,784 residents, up from 9,247 at the 2021 Census — a change of 537 people, or 5.8%. Overseas migration accounts for 75.2% of that increase. That puts 5,824 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Seddon - Kingsville stands at approximately 9,784 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 537 individuals (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 9,247 residents. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,748 alongside 44 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 5,823 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.2% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are applied, with adjustments made through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates segmented by age group from these aggregations are also projected for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns point to population growth exceeding the national median, with the locality projected to gain 1,705 residents by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 17.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
539 new dwellings have been approved in Seddon - Kingsville over the past five years, an average of 107 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 99 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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In Seddon - Kingsville, residential construction approvals have averaged approximately 107 per year, accumulating to 539 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 0 people per year relocated to the area for each new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the supply of new housing is matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current estimates, with new properties being built at an average value of $363,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $35.7 million have been recorded this financial year, pointing to solid investment in local businesses. Seddon - Kingsville maintains building rates per capita comparable to Greater Melbourne, reinforcing market equilibrium in line with regional trends, even though construction has become more intense recently. This level of activity is significantly higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the locality. Recent residential construction is made up of 5.0% separate houses and 95.0% townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing options provides more budget-friendly entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This represents a major shift from the established housing composition of 65.0% houses, showing the decreasing availability of development sites while addressing changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Reflecting the characteristics of a low density area, Seddon - Kingsville averages roughly 223 people for each dwelling approval. Projecting forward, the population of Seddon - Kingsville is expected to rise by 1,669 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. With the current pace of development, the generation of new housing should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth that surpasses current 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 $149.8 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major projects, and planning. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 18 projects expected to affect the locality. Primary developments include Yarraville Green, Bradmill Yarraville, the West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan, and the Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), with specific details provided below for the most significant projects.
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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 83.3%. 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 7,199, 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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The local workforce in Seddon - Kingsville is characterized by high levels of education, with notable representation in the technology industry, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and an estimated job growth of 2.1% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 6,524 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than the 4.8% recorded in Greater Melbourne. Furthermore, the participation rate is exceptionally high at 83.3%, compared to 70.2% for Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 52.5% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is largely concentrated within the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The locality displays a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, the construction sector is less represented at 6.1%, compared to the regional average of 9.7%. Comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this mainly residential area offers a limited number of job opportunities within its own borders. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, employment expanded by 2.1% and the labor force grew by 2.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be contextualized using national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Seddon - Kingsville yields an estimated local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population changes.
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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Based on the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, tax returns show that income levels in the Seddon - Kingsville SA2 are above the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the Seddon - Kingsville SA2 is $59,531, while the average income is $71,624, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $65,258 for the median and $78,514 for the average as of March 2026.
According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Seddon - Kingsville rank highly, falling between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket consists of weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999, representing 27.4% of the population (2,680 residents), which aligns with the broader regional figure of 32.8% in this category. The area shows notable wealth, with 40.4% earning above $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Although high housing costs account for 16.3% of income, robust earnings keep disposable income in the 84th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in Seddon - Kingsville consisted of 65.1% separate houses and 34.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Seddon - Kingsville stood at 22.2%, trailing metropolitan Melbourne, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.7%) or rented (39.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was notably higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $414, compared to $390 in metropolitan Melbourne.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Seddon - Kingsville are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seddon - Kingsville counted 3,733 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,950 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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Families make up the majority of households at 66.3%, consisting of couples with children at 31.3%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent households at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7% of households, with single-person households representing 27.9% and group households making up 5.9%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average 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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The level of education in Seddon - Kingsville is notably higher than regional and national averages, with 51.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 6.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 22.1% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (12.1%).
Participation in education is high in the area, with 28.1% of the population currently enrolled in study. This includes 9.8% in primary schools, 6.7% in tertiary institutions, and 5.1% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seddon - Kingsville reaches 29 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 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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Public transit options in Seddon - Kingsville include 29 active transport stops, which consist of bus services. These stops support 10 separate routes that run a combined 3,795 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 138 meters. Because the area is predominantly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 66%, with 18% using trains and 5% walking. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 52.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be linked to pandemic conditions. Transit routes run an average of 542 daily trips in total, which translates to roughly 130 weekly trips per individual transit 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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Seddon - Kingsville presents notable health considerations based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Certain medical conditions are prevalent across both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively high, encompassing approximately 55% of the local population (~5,371 people). Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 10.3% and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 70.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among working-age residents are generally standard.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.8% of the local population (1,060 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for senior residents are above average, with national benchmarks for this group exceeding those of the general 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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Seddon - Kingsville exhibits greater cultural diversity than most benchmark markets, with 27.7% of residents born outside Australia and 22.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 31.6% of the local population. Buddhism is the most notably overrepresented religion, accounting for 4.0% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental heritage, the three most common ancestries in Seddon - Kingsville are English at 23.5%, Australian at 20.3%, and Irish at 10.7%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Macedonian overrepresented at 1.4% of the population (compared to 0.7% across the region), Vietnamese at 2.9% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Maltese at 1.0% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seddon - Kingsville is 37. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Seddon - Kingsville is 37, matching the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and close to the national figure of 38 years. The 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 20.3% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is less common at 9.6%. The concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is significantly above the national proportion of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 7.8% to 9.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has increased from 5.0% to 6.3%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 12.0% to 10.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate shifts in the local age structure, led by a 41% growth in the 55 to 64 cohort (an increase of 393 people), expanding from 959 to 1,353. Conversely, the population of the 5 to 14 age group is projected to decline by 44 residents.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,247 at the 2021 Census → 9,784 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 (213031350). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.