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Shepparton Surrounds - East has an estimated 4,062 residents, up from 4,017 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.1%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Shepparton Surrounds - East stands at approximately 4,062 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 45 people (1.1%) relative to the 4,017 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,055 as of June 2025 alongside 72 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density is 3.8 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The local expansion rate of 1.1% since census is within 1.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.8%), illustrating robust demographic momentum.
Most of this growth originated from natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.1% of recent population additions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) for individual SA2 regions. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates derived from these models are similarly projected across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections point to remarkable expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally, with the locality projected to gain 1,813 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative increase of 44.5% across the 16 years.
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42 new dwellings have been approved in Shepparton Surrounds - East over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 in Shepparton Surrounds - East have tracked at roughly 8 dwellings annually, totaling 42 homes sanctioned over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply has aligned well with demand to foster stable conditions, while figures over the past 2 financial years show an adjustment to -0.3 people per dwelling, indicating an even healthier market balance. The mean construction value of new residences stands at $585,000, underscoring building activity directed toward higher-end developments.
In addition, $5.8 million in commercial building approvals occurred during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the district. Compared to Rest of Vic., residential building volumes across Shepparton Surrounds - East are notably subdued (70.0% below regional average per person). A constrained pipeline of new stock of this magnitude generally provides upward support for existing home values. Construction rates also sit beneath national benchmarks, reflecting an established regional footprint and potential regulatory or land constraints. Furthermore, all recent construction has centered entirely on standalone houses, upholding the district's low-density aesthetic and drawing purchasers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of 438 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights the modest pace of local development. Projections indicate that Shepparton Surrounds - East will welcome an extra 1,806 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should development continue at current volumes, residential additions could lag behind population increases, potentially intensifying buyer demand and driving property appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Shepparton Surrounds - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 77 current infrastructure and development projects close to Shepparton Surrounds - East, worth an estimated $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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, significant developments, and broader planning frameworks exert a critical influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 33 local initiatives poised to influence the district. Prominent projects encompass The North Quarter Estate, Shepparton Sports & Events Centre Redevelopment, GV Health Staff Accommodation Development, and Shepparton North Activity Centre Structure Plan, alongside key priority developments outlined below.
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The North Quarter Estate
Premium master-planned residential estate developed by URBAN Land Projects on a former orchard site in northern Shepparton. The estate spans multiple stages delivering generous lots (from approximately 348m2 to over 800m2), with Stage 1 (73 lots) and Stages 2, 3A and 4 now progressed. Stage 4 is actively selling with most lots sold. Key features include signalised estate entry off Verney Road, public open space, playground, wetlands, walking and cycling paths, and a Tesla Powerwall sustainability offer for purchasers.Located minutes from GV Health, Grahamvale Primary School, Shepparton Sports City precinct and the CBD.
GV Health Staff Accommodation Development
Construction of a new three-storey staff accommodation building at GV Health's Graham Street campus in Shepparton, featuring 18 self-contained units comprising 15 single-room flats and 3 double flats, with secure direct access to the hospital for staff on-call after hours. The energy efficient development includes solar power, heat pump hot water systems, LED lighting, double glazed windows, recycled glass and sustainably sourced timber. Funded through a $10.2 million grant under the Victorian Government's Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with GV Health and builder Hansen Yuncken, the project aims to attract and retain healthcare professionals in the Goulburn Valley region.It is being delivered alongside a separate, adjoining 15-apartment (18-bedroom) development funded under the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, bringing the combined total to 33 new apartments on the site.
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
New purpose-built campus formed by merging four secondary schools as part of the Shepparton Education Plan. The college features innovative learning environments with three neighbourhood buildings, an Enterprise and Innovation Centre, a double gymnasium, and capacity for up to 2,700 students. Opened in 2022, it serves as Victoria's largest regional secondary school campus with contemporary facilities designed to transform educational outcomes.
Goulburn Valley Health - Shepparton Hospital Redevelopment
Major $229.3 million redevelopment of Shepparton Hospital featuring expanded emergency department with 44 treatment points, five-storey inpatient unit with 64 beds and 10 ICU beds, four operating theatres, 12-bed maternity unit, 10-cot special care nursery, 12-bed paediatric ward, 16-bed dialysis unit, imaging facilities including CT scan and X-ray rooms, new kitchen, and morgue. The project has doubled emergency department capacity and created an integrated women and children's precinct.
Shepparton Sports & Events Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1970s-era Shepparton Sports Stadium into a modern Shepparton Sports & Events Centre. The revised design features four multi-use courts compliant with national standards, a show court with retractable seating for up to 3,000 spectators, new change rooms for players and officials, administration and function rooms, a new entry lobby with reception and cafe, extra car parking, and cyclist and pedestrian path linkages. The project has been redesigned from an earlier 6-court concept to reduce costs and improve funding viability.Council is seeking Australian Government funding of $15 million, Victorian Government funding of $5 million, and will contribute $12 million itself. The 2025/26 State Budget did not include funding for the project, and advocacy continues ahead of the 2026/27 Budget and 2026 State Election. Interim amenity upgrades of $3 million funded under the Victorian Government Council Support Package are currently underway at the existing stadium, including new flooring, change rooms, lighting and roof works. The facility serves more than 150 local sporting clubs with an estimated 15,000 members and is identified as Basketball Victoria's number one regional infrastructure priority.
Orrvale Road and Poplar Avenue Roundabout
Construction of new roundabout at the intersection of Orrvale Road and Poplar Avenue to improve traffic flow and safety.
The North Quarter Residential Estate
Premium residential land estate in North Shepparton developed by URBAN Land Projects with generous lot sizes (495m2 to 1200m2), extensive open spaces and close proximity to city centre, GV Health, schools and sporting precincts. Features Tesla Powerwall solar energy systems, community parklands, shared paths and wetlands. Stage 1 contains 73 residential lots with multiple stages planned. Master-planned community with strong connectivity to Shepparton city centre, GV Health, and sporting precincts.
Goulburn Valley Highway and Hawkins Street Intersection Upgrade
Signalised intersection upgrade at Goulburn Valley Highway and Hawkins Street including new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, road widening, pavement upgrades, improved pedestrian crossings, cycling access and safer U-turn movements. Design work is underway following funding commitments, with construction currently expected to commence in early 2027.
2,346 residents of Shepparton Surrounds - East are employed, from a labour force of 2,402. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,583, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Shepparton Surrounds - East is characterized by a qualified talent pool across multiple sectors, an unemployment rate of merely 2.3%, and a 2.2% annual rise in estimated workforce numbers. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,346, keeping local unemployment 1.4% below Regional Vic.'s 3.7%, while the participation rate remains exceptionally elevated (71.4% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Census findings indicate that 18.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this metric was likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce participation is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Agricultural, forestry, and fishing operations demonstrate significant local prominence, capturing an employment proportion 2.7 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services represent a comparatively minor share, engaging 3.6% of Shepparton Surrounds - East's working population versus 6.9% in Regional Vic.. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that local employment opportunities within the boundary are relatively constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that from the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 2.2% while the labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a decline in employment of 0.1%, a contraction in the labour force of 0.3%, and a drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help illuminate potential future demand within Shepparton Surrounds - East. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to the employment mix of Shepparton Surrounds - East, local employment is expected to grow by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shepparton Surrounds - East is $1,628 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,897 a year against an average of $58,111. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 and compiled by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the Shepparton Surrounds - East SA2 generate a median income of $47,897 and an average income of $58,111. These figures trail national levels, as well as Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $52,505 and an average of $63,701 as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in Census collections, area earnings place modestly between the 42nd and 43rd percentiles.
Individual income distribution shows 33.5% of residents (1,360 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with metropolitan proportions of 30.3%. Housing costs remain contained with 90.0% retained, while disposable income tracks at the 50th percentile and the SEIFA income score positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shepparton Surrounds - East had 1,372 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $236 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 14.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of Shepparton Surrounds - East at the time of the latest Census was composed of 98.5% houses alongside 1.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and other residential formats), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stood at 43.2%, surpassing the regional benchmark, while 44.5% of homes were mortgaged and 12.3% were rented. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,300, and typical weekly rent was $236, both sitting below Regional Vic.'s corresponding marks of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments remain far lighter than the $1,863 Australian norm, and rental payments sit considerably under the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shepparton Surrounds - East counted 1,372 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 78.6% of local households, encompassing couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 33.2%, and single parent families at 8.8%. The remaining 21.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 19.8% and group households at 1.1%. An average household size of 2.7 people exceeds the broader Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.8% of adults in Shepparton Surrounds - East hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 980 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the region remains subdued, with university graduation rates of 18.8% lagging the broader VIC figure of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focal area for future learning programs. Among higher degrees, Bachelor qualifications account for 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training forms a substantial foundation of the community, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between certificates (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). A substantial 31.7% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. Broken down across educational stages, 11.3% attend primary school, 10.8% are in secondary schooling, and 3.9% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Shepparton Surrounds - East means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Shepparton Surrounds - East comprises 6 operational stops across 3 dedicated routes, generating 63 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit connectivity remains constrained, with commuters situated an average of 10282 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and 6% walking. Households maintain an average of 2.3 vehicles, exceeding regional standards. In addition, 18.5% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a metric potentially elevated by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services run at an average rate of 9 trips per day across all network lines, translating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.0% of residents in Shepparton Surrounds - East report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Community wellness metrics in Shepparton Surrounds - East present encouraging trends, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates aligning closely with national averages. The incidence of common illnesses remains standard across both older and younger demographics, while private health insurance coverage is notably low, encompassing roughly 48% of residents (~1,957 people). By comparison, coverage reaches 50.5% in Regional Vic. and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and asthma constitute the leading diagnosed health issues in the area, affecting 9.4 and 9.0% of the community respectively, whereas 67.0% of individuals reported no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Vic.
mark of 63.4%. Chronic illness rates are comparatively higher among residents of working age. Individuals aged 65 and over represent 19.1% of the population (777 people), below the 24.0% share observed across Regional Vic., with local seniors demonstrating excellent health outcomes that outscore national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shepparton Surrounds - East is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.6%) and English (30.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Shepparton Surrounds - East track below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 89.2% of residents, 91.1% born within Australia, and 94.2% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 53.2% of the local population. The most prominent deviation from broader patterns appears in the Other religious category, which represents 1.7% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral origins based on parental birthplace, the leading backgrounds in Shepparton Surrounds - East are Australian (31.6%), English (30.8%), and Irish (10.0%).
Several cultural ancestries show higher representation than regional norms, with Scottish heritage recorded at 9.9% (vs 8.8% regionally), Italian heritage at 4.1% (vs 2.9%), and Macedonian ancestry at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shepparton Surrounds - East is 43. 22.8% 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 age distribution of Shepparton Surrounds - East closely mirrors broader Regional Vic. trends, showing a maximum variance of 4.9 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age stood at 43 as at August 2026, identical to both the 2021 Census reading and the regional figure of 43 from that Census, compared to a national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 30.7% to an estimated 28.1%. Concurrently, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.5% to an estimated 12.0%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 12.1% to 14.1%, pointing to an established population maturing in place without an influx of younger families.
Long-term projections indicate that individuals aged 25 - 44 will generate the largest numerical gain through to 2041, increasing by 654 (74%) to reach 1,535.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shepparton Surrounds - 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,017 at the 2021 Census → 4,062 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 (216031418). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.