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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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South Melbourne has an estimated 13,133 residents, up from 11,693 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,440 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 433 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 99.0% of that increase. That puts 6,949 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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Demographic assessment by AreaSearch indicates that the resident count of South Melbourne stands at roughly 13,133 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,440 people (12.3%) from the 11,693 people counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population of 13,133 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 433 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, local density reaches 6,948 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the top 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and underlining the high demand for residential land.
Expanding by 12.3% since the 2021 census, South Melbourne outperformed both the state (9.5%) and national benchmarks to establish itself as a prominent regional growth pocket. This demographic momentum was predominantly fueled by inbound overseas migration, which made up roughly 99.0% of total recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year for each SA2. Where locations lack this coverage, projections rely on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA figures published in 2023, utilizing weighted population distribution methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are additionally utilized for all districts between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects substantial growth placing the district in the top quartile of assessed statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 3,806 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 16-year gain of 29.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
631 new dwellings have been approved in South Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 126 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 126 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential approvals across South Melbourne have tracked at roughly 126 per annum, accumulating to 631 homes. With a net intake of merely 0.7 people per year per approved dwelling across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), ongoing residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating potential growth beyond baseline projections. Moreover, newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $805,000, illustrating an emphasis among developers on upmarket, higher-tier property. Non-residential building activity is also notable, with $171.0 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals in South Melbourne mirror those across Greater Melbourne, maintaining broader market equilibrium despite a recent acceleration in building output. Recent project activity is heavily dominated by higher-density formats, comprising 2.0% detached dwellings and 98.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward compact housing delivers accessible price points while drawing interest from first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Recording approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, South Melbourne displays the core attributes of an expanding urban market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, South Melbourne is anticipated to add 3,805 residents by 2041. Although local construction activity currently matches projected demographic gains, prospective buyers may encounter greater competition as population expansion progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around South Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Melbourne, worth an estimated $2.55 billion. A further 184 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $140.4 billion. 76 are already under construction and 74 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure investments, major urban redevelopments, and local planning frameworks serve as fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 43 active or planned projects with the capacity to shape the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include the South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration, First Light, Verde Arts Precinct, and the 80-94 Cecil Street South Melbourne Commercial Development, alongside key projects outlined below.
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South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration
Major restoration and renewal of the historic South Melbourne Town Hall, preserving its heritage while transforming it into a vibrant cultural and community hub. Works include seismic roof strengthening, a new slate roof, solar panels, a new north-west annexe studio, Clock Tower conservation, and full fit-out of two performance venues (350-seat Main Hall and new 150-seat venue). Co-funded by City of Port Phillip ($60M) and ANAM ($54M including $25M Australian Government and philanthropic contributions). Completion expected late 2027 with public reopening in early 2028.
80-94 Cecil Street South Melbourne Commercial Development
Approved commercial and retail redevelopment of a whole South Melbourne block opposite South Melbourne Market. The amended scheme allows a multi-storey building with office space, a supermarket, shops, food and drink premises, a commercial car park, basement parking, public realm works on Northumberland Street and retention of the heritage Southern Cross Hotel at 78 Cecil Street.
First Light
First Light is an under-construction luxury mixed-use apartment and hotel project at 28 Albert Road, South Melbourne. The scheme includes a boutique collection of 35 private residences, a 97-key Nu by YOO hotel, wellness facilities, pool, gym, concierge services, restaurants, and a pedestrian arcade linking the Domain Precinct near Anzac Station.
Kings Way, South Melbourne
Proposed $65 million, 19-storey premium commercial office tower designed by Elenberg Fraser. The project features luxury whole-floor tenancies, ground-floor food and beverage outlets, and basement parking with dedicated end-of-trip facilities. Positioned on a pentagon-shaped island site, the building offers views of Albert Park Lake and Port Phillip Bay. The development proceeded to VCAT review following a Port Phillip Council recommendation for refusal in 2022.
Future South Melbourne Structure Plan
The Future South Melbourne Structure Plan (2024-2044) is a comprehensive framework guiding the long-term transformation of South Melbourne. Implemented via Planning Scheme Amendment C219port, the plan rezones the City Road Industrial Triangle to Commercial 2, introduces four new Design and Development Overlays (DDO37-40) to manage building heights and design, and strengthens heritage protections for local precincts. Following a public Planning Panel hearing which concluded in April 2026, the project is currently in the final stages of assessment for formal adoption.
Bank Street Build-to-Rent Development
Approved 19-storey build-to-rent mixed-use development at 15-37 Bank Street, South Melbourne. The scheme comprises 355 rental apartments, including studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments, ground floor retail, 141 car spaces and resident amenities including coworking, gym and wellness areas, lifestyle spaces, heated pool, rooftop terrace and pet-friendly facilities. Local Residential acquired the permit-ready project from Hines, with 10 percent of dwellings designated as affordable housing.
122 Moray
122 Moray is a $50 million seven-level premium commercial development in South Melbourne by Fortis. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the project features approximately 3,492 sqm of office space and 303 sqm of ground-floor retail. The building reached its structural topping-out milestone in October 2025 and is on track for completion in Q2 2026. It will serve as the Melbourne headquarters for the Pallas Group, offering premium amenities such as private terraces, a tenant sauna, and a communal rooftop with city views.
Emerald Place
A $160 million mixed-use landmark development by Lowe Living and Icon Kajima, situated at the corner of Clarendon and York Streets. Designed by Woods Bagot with landscapes by Acre, the project features 38 luxury apartments and skyhomes. It integrates 1,500 sqm of ground-floor retail space and 12 premium commercial office tenancies. The building topped out in late 2025, with internal fit-outs progressing for a scheduled completion in mid-2026.
8,247 residents of South Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 8,825. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 74.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,653, about 157% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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South Melbourne is distinguished by a well-educated labor force, marked by prominent representation within the technology domain, a 6.5% unemployment rate, and an estimated annual job expansion of 3.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,247, with local unemployment sitting 1.8% above the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor participation remains typical at 74.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 52.0% of local workers reported operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated within professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance roles.
The area exhibits an exceptionally high concentration of professional & technical positions, running at 2.1 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, construction represents only 5.8% of resident employment, trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 9.7%. Accommodating 1.8 workers for every resident as at the Census, South Melbourne operates as an active employment center that draws in substantial commuter inflow from neighboring districts. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that in the year leading to March 2026, local jobs grew by 3.5% while the workforce rose by 3.8%, yielding a 0.2 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor supply expansion of 2.3%, also registering a 0.2 percentage point increase. Further perspective on long-term labor requirements across South Melbourne is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry outlooks, when aligned with the local workforce composition, suggest local employment could rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, compared to nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline model for illustration and excludes localized population dynamics).
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Median household income in South Melbourne is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,310 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,595 a year against an average of $106,996. The average runs 54% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from postcode-level ATO releases for financial year 2023 reveal that the South Melbourne SA2 achieved a median taxpayer income of $69,595 alongside an average of $106,996. These figures rank among the highest percentiles in Australia, outpacing Greater Melbourne equivalents of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $76,290 (median) and $117,289 (average) as of March 2026. Individual earnings captured in the Census place the area in the 94th percentile nationally at $1,310 weekly.
Among income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 29.5% of residents (3,874 people), closely tracking the 32.8% regional proportion. Affluence is pronounced, with 34.4% earning over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for high-end retail and local services. Even though accommodation costs absorb 16.9% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 71st percentile and position the area in the 9th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Melbourne had 5,642 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 5% detached houses and 60% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,217 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape of South Melbourne consisted of 4.6% houses and 95.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sat below metropolitan levels at 20.9%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (23.3%) or tenanted (55.9%). Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $2,217 and weekly rent stood at $421, exceeding Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments remain noticeably above the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also eclipsing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Melbourne counted 5,642 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,337 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of South Melbourne residences at 51.2%, made up of couples without children (27.7%), couples with children (15.2%), and single parent families (7.0%). The remaining 48.8% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 43.2% alongside group households at 5.6%. Average household occupancy sits at 1.9 people, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.9% of adults in South Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 35.8% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 888 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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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Academic qualifications across South Melbourne comfortably exceed standard benchmarks, with 56.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared with 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a strong local workforce suited for knowledge-oriented sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 35.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Furthermore, technical and vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (9.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.4% of all residents currently undertaking study.
Within this group, 8.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs, 6.3% attend primary school, and 5.0% are completing secondary education.
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Public transport in South Melbourne reaches 39 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit connectivity across South Melbourne is supported by 39 stops across lightrail and bus networks, operating across 8 dedicated routes that deliver a combined 4,675 passenger departures each week. Physical access is strong, with residents living an average distance of 143 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the main travel method at 50%, with walking accounting for 19% and trains used by 6%. Private vehicle ownership sits below metropolitan norms at 0.5 cars per household. A notable 52.0% of local workers performed their roles from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit lines, transit services operate at an overall rate of 667 daily departures, translating to roughly 119 departures per week for each active stop.
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72.1% of residents in South Melbourne report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Population health outcomes across South Melbourne remain favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality figures aligning with broader national benchmarks across all age brackets, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally strong at roughly 74% of the population (9,718 people). This coverage substantially outstrips the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. The leading diagnosed conditions across the suburb are mental health issues (9.1%) and asthma (7.2%), while 72.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely matching the Greater Melbourne share of 72.6%.
General wellness among the under-65 cohort tracks above typical benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.1% of the community (2,115 people), and this senior demographic experiences strong health outcomes that outperform nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.2% of South Melbourne residents were born overseas and 25.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.3%) and Australian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Melbourne exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 37.2% of its community born overseas and 25.0% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 37.5% of residents. A notable demographic divergence is seen in the Jewish community, which accounts for 1.5% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among South Melbourne residents are English (24.3%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (12.5%). Several specific cultural backgrounds also record higher concentrations than the regional average, including Greek at 3.2% (vs 2.7%), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Melbourne is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of South Melbourne tilts heavily toward early-career and working-age cohorts. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 39.9% of the population as at August 2026, noticeably above the Greater Melbourne average of 32.1%, while younger residents aged 0 - 24 comprise 19.9% compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 38 as at August 2026, slightly below the 39 years recorded during the 2021 Census and marginally above Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37. The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 37.7% at the Census to 39.9% at present.
In absolute terms, mature adults and pre-retirees aged 45 - 64 are projected to experience the greatest growth by 2041, increasing by 1,540 (49%) to reach 4,705. In relative terms, the retirement cohort aged 65+ will record the fastest expansion, rising 56% to 3,292 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Melbourne
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 16 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 Apr 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 — 433 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,693 at the 2021 Census → 13,133 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 (206051512). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.