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Skye - Sandhurst has an estimated 13,616 residents, up from 13,303 at the 2021 Census — a change of 313 people, or 2.4%. 198 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 687 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 investigations by AreaSearch, Skye - Sandhurst houses approximately 13,616 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 313 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 13,303 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,601 combined with 198 validated new addresses detected since the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 687 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical results across comparable territories studied by AreaSearch. The local expansion rate of 2.4% since the census lags the broader SA4 region (3.2%) by just 0.8 percentage points, indicating solid local growth trends.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 55.7% of the total population increase during the recent period. AreaSearch implements the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. Wherever SA2 data is unavailable from this release, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional and LGA forecasts, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics categorized by age bracket from these models are also extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic expectations point to an above-average rate of population growth relative to other analyzed locations, with Skye - Sandhurst projected to add 2,770 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total expansion of 20.2% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
94 new dwellings have been approved in Skye - Sandhurst over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 107, running ahead of 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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Skye - Sandhurst has registered an average of approximately 18 new residential approvals annually, yielding 94 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 99 approvals recorded during FY-26 to date. Given the shrinking population over recent periods, this incoming supply has likely matched local demand and provided sufficient options for purchasers, with newly approved homes showing an average building cost of $335,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $9.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, indicating steady activity in local commercial building. In comparison to the broader Greater Melbourne region, building volumes in Skye - Sandhurst are significantly constrained, tracking 56.0% below the metropolitan per capita average.
This limited construction pace generally helps support demand and property values for established residences, even though local building volumes have risen recently. The level of building is also low relative to national standards, showing the maturity of the local market and hinting at prospective planning bottlenecks. Recent dwelling approvals are dominated by detached houses at 86.0%, with medium and high-density formats comprising the remaining 14.0%, thereby maintaining the low-density profile of the community and appealing to buyers seeking larger home sites. An estimated ratio of 780 residents for every single dwelling approval underscores the calm, low-intensity construction environment of the suburb. Demographic projections indicate that Skye - Sandhurst is on track to add 2,755 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with this population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Skye - Sandhurst
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Skye - Sandhurst, worth an estimated $362 million. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 urban planning decisions represent key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent projects include Sandhurst Gardens Estate, Aspen Skye, ArenA Skye, and the Ballarto Road Upgrade, with the primary list detailing the developments of greatest relevance.
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Sandhurst Gardens Estate
A master planned residential community in Skye in Melbourne's south east, featuring around 450 residential lots, local parks, wetlands and a future neighbourhood retail precinct, delivered by Frasers Property and Caydon.
ArenA Skye
A completed neighbourhood retail centre in Skye, anchored by a full line Woolworths supermarket and supporting specialty retail, food, medical and childcare services, directly serving the growing residential catchment around McCormicks Road.
Aspen Skye
Boutique residential land estate of around 180 residential lots located on the corner of Ballarto Road and McCormicks Road in Skye, featuring direct frontage to the planned Skye Activity Centre and wetlands precinct.
Banyan Reserve Pump Track and Play Space
A $2.03 million upgrade of Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs delivered in partnership between Frankston City Council and the Victorian Government. The project delivers an asphalt dual-zone pump track for all skill levels, a nature-inspired adventure playspace, accessible carousel and water play features, picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, and extensive native landscaping.
42-50 Hall Road Townhouses
Prime residential development site with permit approval for 59 townhouses, sold by Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in 2021. Located on 1.8 hectares with General Residential (R1Z) zoning, featuring efficient site configuration and extensive frontage onto Hall Road. Adjoining St Joachim's Catholic Primary School with proximity to Seaford Train Station, Eastlink (M3), Carrum Downs Shopping Centre and Sandhurst Golf Club.
Len Phelps Pavilion Redevelopment
Redevelopment and modernisation of the Len Phelps Pavilion at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve by Frankston City Council. The project includes upgraded change facilities, female-friendly sporting amenities, and enhanced community spaces to support local sports clubs.
Ballarto Road Upgrade
A $36.5 million upgrade of four major intersections along Ballarto Road (Lyrebird Drive, Greenwood Drive/Flinders Christian Community College entrance, McCormicks Road, and Potts Road), including new traffic lights, additional turning lanes, road widening, safety improvements at Dion Drive, and drainage works at Boggy Creek. The project improves safety and traffic flow for ~18,000 vehicles daily on this key east-west arterial in Melbourne's south-east. All works completed in June 2025.
Lavender Hill Reserve Multi-use Courts
Two new multi-use courts at Lavender Hill Reserve, Carrum Downs and Pratt Reserve in Frankston South. Construction began in early 2024 to provide enhanced sporting facilities for local community including basketball, netball and tennis court options.
7,937 residents of Skye - Sandhurst are employed, from a labour force of 8,137. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,356, about 76% 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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Skye - Sandhurst features a skilled labour force with notable representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 0.6%. As of March 2026, the area has 7,937 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 2.3 percentage points below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the workforce participation rate is solid at 73.6% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that 24.5% of working locals did so from home, though this metric was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce has a notable concentration in manufacturing, which employs residents at 1.6 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented locally, accounting for 6.0% of jobs compared to the metropolitan average of 10.1%. Comparison of the Census local workplace count against the resident worker population suggests that local employment opportunities within the boundary are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.6% and the total workforce grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.3%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a basis for assessing future labor demand in Skye - Sandhurst. These five and ten-year national forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce mix suggests Skye - Sandhurst's employment could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic projection based on industry composition rather than local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Skye - Sandhurst is $2,224 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $920 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,972 a year against an average of $70,789. 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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AreaSearch analysis of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year reveals that taxpayers in the Skye - Sandhurst SA2 recorded a median income of $62,972 and an average income of $70,789. These statistics exceed national averages, comparing to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $69,030 for the median and $77,599 for the average. 2021 Census data places Skye - Sandhurst's household, family, and personal incomes around the 74th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 39.9% of the population, representing 5,432 residents, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional distribution pattern where 32.8% of the population falls into this bracket. While housing costs consume 15.3% of earnings, strong overall income levels place disposable household income at the 79th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Skye - Sandhurst had 4,426 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. 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 housing stock in Skye - Sandhurst at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, differing from the Greater Melbourne average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was lower than the metropolitan average at 25.8%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (57.9%) or renters (16.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $450 was higher than the metropolitan median of $390.
Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Skye - Sandhurst counted 4,426 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 84.2%, consisting of couples with children at 45.1%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single parent households at 12.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.8% of the total, with single person households representing 14.1% and group housing making up 1.7%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Skye - Sandhurst hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 487 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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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The suburb exhibits lower levels of higher education attainment, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (21.1%) tracking well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 38.9% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational training credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificate level qualifications at 25.2%. The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 30.5% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
This comprises 10.9% of residents attending primary school, 8.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Skye - Sandhurst reaches 17 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 600 services a week. The typical home sits about 480 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 17 active stops within Skye - Sandhurst, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes that provide 599 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 479 meters from their nearest transit stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and commuting is predominantly outbound, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 95% of workers. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that 24.5% of working residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.
Services average 85 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 35 weekly departures at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.8% of residents in Skye - Sandhurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 show positive outcomes across Skye - Sandhurst based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, with younger demographics showing very low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 54% of the population, or around 7,366 residents, holding private cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 8.8% and 8.0% of the population respectively, while 70.8% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for the working-age cohort are in line with broader trends. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.3% of the community, representing 2,081 people. Senior health profiles are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the scores observed for the suburb's younger residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Skye - Sandhurst residents were born overseas and 15.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Skye - Sandhurst features higher cultural diversity than most Australian property markets, with 25.9% of the local population born overseas and 15.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.3% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral origins, the three largest groups in Skye - Sandhurst are English ancestry at 27.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian ancestry at 25.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Other ancestry at 9.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 14.6%.
The representation of other backgrounds shows notable deviations from metropolitan averages, with South Australian backgrounds at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan backgrounds at 0.8% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Dutch backgrounds at 1.8% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Skye - Sandhurst is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.9% 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 39 years in Skye - Sandhurst is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented, making up 14.9% of the population, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 9.9%. Post-2021 Census statistics indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 3.0% to 4.7% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 7.8% to 9.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 12.9%, and the 35 to 44 age group fell from 15.6% to 14.4%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest notable age shifts in Skye - Sandhurst, led by the 65 to 74 age bracket which is expected to expand by 47% (representing 592 additional people) to reach 1,851 from a base of 1,258. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Skye - Sandhurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 198 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,303 at the 2021 Census → 13,616 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 (214011376). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.