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Shepparton - South East has an estimated 16,465 residents, down from 16,520 at the 2021 Census. 321 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 250 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count for Shepparton - South East stands at roughly 16,465 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 16,520 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a modest contraction of 55 people (0.3%). This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 16,335 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 321 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With 250 persons per square kilometer, the local density remains spacious, offering ample capacity for future residential expansion. In contrast to the 0.3% reduction observed in Shepparton - South East since census, the wider SA4 region expanded by 1.1%, demonstrating contrasting demographic trajectories.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 71.0% of total local population additions over recent timeframes. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2 coverage is missing, VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are utilized, applying weighted aggregation to translate LGA figures down to SA2 zones. Age-specific growth rates derived through this method are similarly extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 interval. Looking forward, long-term projections place the district in the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally for demographic growth, with the community anticipated to surge by 8,653 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP metrics, marking a cumulative expansion of 51.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
464 new dwellings have been approved in Shepparton - South East over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 93 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Shepparton - South East have maintained an annual pace of roughly 92 dwellings, totaling 464 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the local population contracted recently, housing supply has comfortably accommodated demand, maintaining a stable marketplace with healthy options for purchasers, while typical new build construction costs average $330,000—a level below regional benchmarks that highlights favorable affordability. Furthermore, commercial permits have reached $13.8 million this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. Per capita building activity in Shepparton - South East is 18.0% lower than Rest of Vic., yet the area still ranks in the 74th percentile among national benchmarks.
Recent residential approvals are divided between 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% townhouses or apartments, signaling an increasing presence of medium-density formats that diversify price points from detached family houses to compact dwellings. This marks a notable evolution from the existing structural profile (presently 87.0% houses), driven by tightening land availability along with evolving lifestyle and budget preferences. With roughly 150 people per approval, the district maintains a low-density character. Demographic projections indicate that Shepparton - South East is on track to add 8,522 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If ongoing building approval rates do not accelerate, additions to dwelling stock may trail population expansion, potentially heightening competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Shepparton - South East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Shepparton - South East, worth an estimated $862 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.34 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure works, town planning, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 projects positioned to influence the district, with noteworthy developments including the Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan, Kialla North Growth Corridor, Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades, and Wyndham Street 7-Eleven Convenience Store, as outlined in the summary below.
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Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Rolling program of water and wastewater upgrades delivered by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) across its service region under the 2023-28 Price Plan. The flagship works include construction of a new 36-megalitre clear water storage tank at the Shepparton Operations Centre on Florence Street ($22.4M), commenced August 2025 and due for completion in late 2026, which will boost storage capacity by more than 40 per cent for Shepparton, Mooroopna and surrounding towns. Concurrent works include the Water Main Replacement Program (more than $13M allocated for 2023-28), ongoing sewer rehabilitation, regional standpipe upgrades, new drinking water supply pipelines to Katunga and Nathalia from Numurkah, a new 250-megalitre winter storage lagoon at Mansfield, a flood barrier for the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant, and a recycled water pipeline at Kilmore.The program is designed to improve service reliability, water security and network resilience across the Goulburn Valley region.
Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan
The Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a long-term strategic plan for the development of 385 hectares of land into a vibrant residential community. Formally gazetted in June 2025, the precinct will eventually accommodate 2,980 dwellings and approximately 7,200 residents. Key features include a future government primary school, a multi-purpose community centre, a local convenience retail hub, and a significant regional sporting reserve. The plan also integrates comprehensive drainage and flood management systems designed to protect and enhance the Broken River corridor.
Wyndham Street 7-Eleven Convenience Store
Development of a new 7-Eleven convenience store and fuel station on a long-vacant site at the southern gateway to Shepparton. The high-visibility location is passed by more than 25,000 vehicles daily, making it a strategic addition to 7-Eleven's regional Victorian network. The site has been vacant for several years between Mustafa's Kebabs Drive Thru and the Shepparton Baptist Church.
Shepparton Heritage Centre Renewal
Renewal and modernization of the Shepparton Heritage Centre to preserve local history and enhance cultural facilities.
Beyond Housing Shepparton Social Housing
Social housing development project in Shepparton to provide affordable housing options for the community.
Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion
Greater Shepparton City Council is replacing the flood-damaged former Princess Park clubrooms with the new Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion. The elevated, flood-resilient community sport pavilion will provide AFL, netball and cricket compliant change rooms, trainers rooms, amenities, umpires facilities, a large social room with commercial kitchen, glass frontage to the oval, a 3 m undercover veranda, tiered seating and a grassy spectator mound. Demolition was completed in August 2025, the first sod was turned on 2 February 2026, and construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
River Road West Subdivision - Stage 1
Small scale residential subdivision development on River Road West. Early stage planning for conventional residential lots with standard infrastructure requirements. Part of the broader residential growth in the Kialla area responding to housing demand.
Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre
The Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre at Shepparton Hospital is a multi-stage initiative by GV Health to centralise regional cancer services. Stage 1 is backed by $30 million in Federal funding with construction scheduled to start in 2027, while Stage 2 seeks further investment to unite chemotherapy, wellness programs, and radiation oncology under one roof. Additionally, a new PET scanner suite has been developed with $7.1 million in operational funding confirmed in the 2026/27 State Budget to commence local imaging services.
6,805 residents of Shepparton - South East are employed, from a labour force of 7,302. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Shepparton - South East displays an even distribution of blue and white collar roles across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.8% and steady workforce conditions over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,805, while joblessness exceeded Regional Vic.'s 3.7% mark by 3.1%, leaving potential for improvement, and the participation rate trailed notably (55.3% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data indicated that only 7.0% of local workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing represent the primary employment sectors for area residents.
The district demonstrates a pronounced concentration in manufacturing, where its employment share is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, public administration & safety employs just 3.9% of local workers compared to 6.5% across Regional Vic.. Given the relationship between Census-counted workers and total resident numbers, a significant proportion of locals travel outside the immediate boundary for employment despite available local jobs. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, employment grew by 0.1% while the labour pool expanded by 3.1%, resulting in a 2.8 percentage point lift in the local jobless rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment dip by 0.1%, the workforce contract by 0.3%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Broader perspective comes from Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26, which model five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks against the local job profile. Across the country, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these industry trends with Shepparton - South East's workforce suggests local employment gains of 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward weighted extrapolation for context and omits localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Shepparton - South East is $1,144 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $600 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,319 a year against an average of $58,137. 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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According to AreaSearch postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxable incomes across the Shepparton - South East SA2 show a median of $48,319 alongside an average of $58,137. These figures sit beneath nationwide benchmarks and compare against Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current levels are estimated at roughly $52,967 (median) and $63,730 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local individual, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 9th and 11th percentiles nationally.
The largest demographic band features 30.1% earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (4,955 residents), differing from regional patterns where 30.3% fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Residual income after housing costs is restricted to 84.3%, ranking in the 11th percentile and indicating substantial affordability strain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shepparton - South East had 6,000 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,166 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Shepparton - South East consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Vic.'s distribution of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Fully owned homes comprised 33.4% of properties, trailing the Regional Vic. baseline, while mortgaged residences stood at 28.1% and rental housing accounted for 38.6%. Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,166, significantly lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, whereas median weekly rents were $270 versus $285 regionally.
Nationally, local repayments sit well below Australia's average mortgage of $1,863 and typical weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shepparton - South East counted 6,000 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 64.6%, divided among couples with children (24.6%), couples without children (24.9%), and single parent families (13.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 35.4%, including lone person households at 30.9% and group residences at 4.4%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.5% of adults in Shepparton - South East hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 1,985 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the region shows noticeable gaps, with 13.5% holding higher education qualifications compared to the wider VIC standard of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest tertiary category at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. In contrast, vocational education is strong, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (25.0%). Formal educational engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.3% of all residents currently undertaking study. Within this student cohort, 11.3% attend primary school, 8.5% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% are pursuing tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Shepparton - South East reaches 118 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Transit network mapping indicates 118 active transport stops across Shepparton - South East, encompassing train services. These facilities are connected by 19 separate routes generating 1,449 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is favorable, with average distances to the nearest stop measuring 286 meters. Due to the area's residential profile, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the principal mode for 94% of journeys. Vehicle availability stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional figures, while a modest 7.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Across all transit lines, trip frequency averages 207 daily runs, which translates to around 12 weekly departures for each designated stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area's central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.1% of residents in Shepparton - South East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence point to noticeable health hurdles in Shepparton - South East, with ongoing health conditions apparent among younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains limited, with approximately 48% of residents (~7,936 people) insured, compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a nationwide figure of 55.7%. The most widely diagnosed health issues locally are arthritis and mental health disorders, recorded among 9.8 and 8.9% of the population, respectively, while 65.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic..
Chronic ailments are elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.2% of the locality (3,493 people), which is lower than the 24.0% regional proportion. Health metrics for local seniors mirror broad national benchmarks, presenting some ongoing welfare considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.1% of Shepparton - South East residents were born overseas and 31.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (22.8%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Shepparton - South East is considerably elevated relative to typical regional markets, with 28.1% of residents born abroad and 31.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the leading faith, practiced by 44.3% of the community. In addition, Islam exhibits substantial representation at 16.4% of the population, significantly exceeding the 1.0% regional standard. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries in Shepparton - South East are English at 23.7% (below the regional 30.7%), Australian at 22.8% (beneath the 29.6% regional figure), and Other at 18.4% (well above the 4.7% regional baseline).
Several distinct cultural groups also show heightened representation locally, including Italian at 6.5% (against 2.9% across the region), Macedonian at 0.7% (versus 0.2%), and Samoan at 0.6% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shepparton - South East is 37. 26.1% 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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The demographic structure of Shepparton - South East leans toward a younger profile. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 28.4% of the area compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) account for 20.2% against a 24.4% regional share. The estimated median age remains at 37, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years younger than the regional mark of 43 from that Census. Since then, the most evident shift occurred among children and young adults (0 - 24), who declined from 31.5% to an estimated 30.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for young to middle aged adults, projected to surge by 3,444 residents (74%) to reach 8,125.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shepparton - South East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 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 | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 321 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,520 at the 2021 Census → 16,465 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 (216031594). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.