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Shepparton Surrounds - East has an estimated 4,061 residents, up from 4,017 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of Shepparton Surrounds - East stands at approximately 4,061 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 44 individuals (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 4,017 residents. This shift is calculated using the estimated resident population of 4,055 provided by the ABS for June 2025 alongside 68 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3.8 persons per square kilometer, which ensures substantial personal space. The 1.1% expansion rate of Shepparton Surrounds - East since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (1.0%), making the area a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population growth was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.1% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Regional/LGA releases by the VIC State Government, adjusted through weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest remarkable growth, ranking within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with the locality projected to expand by 1,848 individuals to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 45.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Shepparton Surrounds - East over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, broadly in line with 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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Approximately 8 residential building approvals are recorded in Shepparton Surrounds - East annually, representing a total of 41 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been registered. An average of 1.1 individuals relocated to the area for every constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, suggesting that supply and demand are well-aligned to foster stable market dynamics, though recent figures indicate this metric dropped to -0.2 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to more balanced supply conditions.
Construction projects average $465,000 in value, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market segment. Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $5.8 million this financial year, reflecting a minor emphasis on commercial projects. Shepparton Surrounds - East exhibits significantly reduced construction activity compared to Rest of Vic., trailing the regional per capita average by 70.0%. This limited supply of new dwellings generally bolsters demand and valuations for established properties, even though building activity has quickened lately. Activity levels also fall below national benchmarks, showcasing the area's maturity and highlighting potential planning barriers. Additionally, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached residences, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on single-family homes that draw buyers seeking space. The ratio of 388 individuals in the locality for each residential approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low activity. Demographic projections indicate that Shepparton Surrounds - East will add 1,842 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with population growth, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
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 $6.31 billion. 25 are already under construction and 28 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a profound effect on the performance of a region. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects in total that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include The North Quarter Estate, the Shepparton Sports & Events Centre Redevelopment, the GV Health Staff Accommodation Development, and the Shepparton North Activity Centre Structure Plan, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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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 71.0%. 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 3,582, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A skilled workforce with representation across varied industries characterizes Shepparton Surrounds - East, which features an unemployment rate of only 2.3% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.2%. In March 2026, 2,346 residents were employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.4% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce participation significantly elevated at 71.0% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data indicates a moderate 18.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be kept in mind. Agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction stand as the primary sectors of employment for local residents.
The area displays a particularly strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where employment is 2.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food service is underrepresented at 3.6% compared to the regional rate of 6.9%. The local area appears to provide limited job opportunities, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and the resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment grew by 2.2% over the 12-month period, while the labour force expanded by 3.0%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point rise in unemployment. This contrasts with Regional Vic., which saw a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand in Shepparton Surrounds - East. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Shepparton Surrounds - East suggests local employment will rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized 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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According to tax data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Shepparton Surrounds - East SA2 fall below national averages. Taxpayers in Shepparton Surrounds - East SA2 recorded a median income of $47,897 and an average income of $58,111, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $52,505 for median income and $63,701 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Shepparton Surrounds - East, placing between the 42nd and 43rd percentiles.
The largest cohort consists of 33.5% earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,360 residents), matching regional trends where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs remain manageable, leaving residents with 90.0% of their income, though disposable income is below average at the 50th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income metric ranks 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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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in Shepparton Surrounds - East consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The home ownership rate in Shepparton Surrounds - East exceeded that of Regional Vic. at 43.2%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (12.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $236, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Shepparton Surrounds - East are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent figures are also considerably below the national benchmark 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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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 78.6%, which includes couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 33.2%, and single-parent homes at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4%, with single-person households at 19.8% and group households representing 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 individuals is larger than the Regional Vic. average 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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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, as the university qualification rate of 18.8% is considerably lower than the VIC average of 33.4%. This situation presents both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (28.1%). Participation in study is quite strong, with 31.7% of the population enrolled in formal learning programs.
This comprises 11.3% of residents in primary schooling, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.9% in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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An assessment of public transit shows 6 active stops operating in Shepparton Surrounds - East. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which provide a total of 53 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 10282 meters away from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 92%, and 6% of commuters walking. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.3 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Roughly 18.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Service frequency averages 7 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 8 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators demonstrate generally positive trends for the residents of Shepparton Surrounds - East, with analysis by AreaSearch of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages, showing typical occurrences of common health issues across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~1,957 people). This is lower than the 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.4% and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 67.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.1% of the population (733 people), which is lower than the 23.9% share in Regional Vic. Seniors in the area exhibit particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
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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Shepparton Surrounds - East displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 89.2% of the population, 91.1% of residents born in Australia, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.2% of the local population. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation occurs in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.7% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. Regarding parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Shepparton Surrounds - East are Australian (31.6%), English (30.8%), and Irish (10.0%).
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 9.9% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Macedonian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Italian at 4.1% (compared to 2.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shepparton Surrounds - East is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.6% 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 of 42 years in Shepparton Surrounds - East is comparable to the Regional Vic. average of 43 years, but notably higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic mix reveals a high proportion of 15 to 24 year-olds (13.8%), while the 75 to 84 age bracket is smaller (5.7%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.0% to 13.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 12.1% to 13.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group shrank from 14.5% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.2% to 13.1%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest significant changes, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 73%, adding 405 residents to reach 963.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,017 at the 2021 Census → 4,061 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 (216031418). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.