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South Yarra - North has an estimated 13,783 residents, up from 11,192 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,591 people, or 23.2%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 710 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 11,780 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in South Yarra - North stands at approximately 13,783 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,591 people (23.2%) compared to the 11,192 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,779 as of June 2025 alongside 710 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density profile reaching 11,780 persons per square kilometer, the locale ranks among the top 10% nationwide across AreaSearch evaluations, emphasizing substantial competition for local land.
Outpacing both state growth of 9.5% and nationwide figures, the area's 23.2% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as an exceptional regional performer. The primary catalyst behind these demographic increases was net overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 94.0% of recent population gains. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In territories where such models are absent, AreaSearch draws on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adapting them via weighted aggregation from local government to SA2 geographic tiers. The corresponding age-cohort expansion metrics derived from these aggregations are subsequently integrated across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, South Yarra - North sits within the top quartile of assessed districts for prospective growth, projected to expand by 5,392 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population benchmarks, which equates to an overall gain of 39.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
908 new dwellings have been approved in South Yarra - North over the past five years, an average of 181 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 181 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals across South Yarra - North have averaged roughly 181 dwellings yearly, totaling 908 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this 5 financial years span (between FY-22 and FY-26), the influx averaged 1.7 people per year for every constructed home, pointing to balanced conditions across supply and demand; nevertheless, migration has climbed to 4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, signaling heightened interest and rising supply pressure. Mean building values reach $1,051,000 per property, highlighting a clear orientation toward upscale residential ventures.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $29.1 million this financial year, underscoring solid activity across business sector construction. Building volumes in South Yarra - North remain moderately above regional levels when compared with Greater Melbourne (running 15.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving housing options while underpinning property demand despite a recent moderation in overall construction pace. This level of activity tracks substantially above nationwide figures, highlighting sustained builder confidence. Recent residential permits consist of 1.0% standalone homes alongside 99.0% medium and high-density housing. Such a strong concentration of higher-density formats provides accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. With approximately 158 people per approval, South Yarra - North displays the dynamics of an expanding urban environment. Long-term forecasts indicate South Yarra - North will incorporate 5,388 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should current construction tempos persist, residential completions could trail ongoing demographic expansion, thereby intensifying purchaser demand and bolstering upward pressure on capital values.
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Development applications around South Yarra - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Yarra - North, worth an estimated $2.7 billion. A further 183 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.9 billion. 73 are already under construction and 95 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs 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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Neighborhood trajectory is heavily shaped by infrastructure works, master planning, and capital projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 initiatives positioned to influence the precinct. Major undertakings include 671 Chapel Street, The Yarra and The Claremont Towers, Matchworks Cremorne, and The Jam Factory, with subsequent records outlining the central developments.
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189 Toorak Road Mixed-Use Development
Adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the historic South Yarra Coffee Palace site into a 12-storey mixed-use commercial and retail tower. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in collaboration with Fender Katsalidis, the project integrates three levels of retail and wellness spaces below contemporary commercial office space while preserving the 1880s Victorian heritage facade. Built is delivering the head contract with practical completion targeted for 2026.
671 Chapel Street
A 20-storey luxury residential development comprising 126 apartments, ground floor retail (270sqm), and 1,270sqm of commercial space in the Como Precinct of South Yarra. Designed by Bates Smart with landscape design by Jack Merlo, offering panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline, Yarra River, and Dandenong Ranges. Amenities include a wellness centre with lap pool, spa, sauna, cold plunge and gym, conservatory, private dining room, residents lounge, library, co-working spaces, EV charging, and residential concierge. Two and three bedroom residences now selling from $1.7m.Builder Kapitol appointed with basement works underway.
177 Toorak Road Mixed-Use Development
250 million mixed-use development by Oreana Group featuring retail offerings, restaurant, cafe, bar, and offices across 1853 square metres and 13 levels. Collaborating with award-winning architects Fender Katsalidis, the development will showcase a stunning blend of heritage-style facades and contemporary finishes, creating a visually striking landmark in South Yarra. At the heart of the project is a central piazza, designed as a communal space where visitors and locals can gather, relax and enjoy the bustling atmosphere.The project will serve as a thriving hub for dining, shopping and work, and contribute to the area's cultural and social vibrancy, making it a cornerstone of the local community.
587-593 Church Street Hotel Development
Goldfields Group is developing a 12-storey residential hotel on the former Matt Blatt showroom site in Richmond. Designed by Cox Architecture, the 198-room project features a ground-floor cafe, a gym, and function spaces. A signature element is the public rooftop terrace with an infinity pool and two bars, including a teppanyaki restaurant. Following a VCAT appeal, the design was modified to include a pedestrian accessway between Yorkshire Street and Willow Lane and refined building massing to respect the local urban character.
The Carter Building
The Carter Building is a $300 million luxury mixed-use development at 448 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The 17-storey landmark, designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), features a saw-cut bluestone facade inspired by the city's heritage buildings. It comprises 54 premium private residences across the upper floors and a 107-room five-star COMO Hotels and Resorts property on the lower levels - marking COMO's first appearance in Melbourne and second in Australia. Residents and guests enjoy world-class amenities including the COMO Shambhala wellness centre, a 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym, sauna, golf simulator, and concierge services.The ground level features a fine-dining restaurant, cafe, and bar curated by COMO. Construction commenced in August 2025, with the hotel and residences slated to open in early 2028.
Cremorne Gateway - 658 Church Street
EPC Pacific is developing a nine-storey commercial office building providing approximately 12,000 square metres of net lettable area at the southern gateway to the Cremorne enterprise precinct. Designed by Cox Architecture, the development features end-of-trip facilities, flexible office floorplates, and ground-level retail activation. The project received planning approval from the City of Yarra following planning scheme amendment and assessment.
Richmond Lofts / 475 Church Street Commercial Development
Approved commercial mixed-use redevelopment at 475-481 Church Street, Richmond. The project, known as Richmond Lofts or 475 Church Street, is planned as a mid-rise office-led building with ground-floor retail and food and drink premises, two basement levels, bicycle and car parking, and design measures intended to complement the neighbouring Industry Lanes precinct and support the Church Street employment precinct.
Matchworks Cremorne
Redevelopment of the former Bryant and May Match Factory site into a one-hectare mixed-use precinct with retained and adapted heritage buildings, public laneways and courtyards, retail and food and beverage tenancies, premium workplace space and The Hoxton Melbourne hotel. Heritage and planning approvals are in place, with Stage 1 construction underway for the hotel and retail components and opening targeted for 2027.
10,939 residents of South Yarra - North are employed, from a labour force of 11,207. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 85.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,361, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in South Yarra - North is characterized by exceptional educational credentials, substantial representation within tech-oriented fields, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.4%, and an estimated 3.8% uptick in job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,939, with unemployment tracking 2.4% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor participation reaches an elevated 85.0% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 51.5% of workers carried out their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context for this proportion.
The dominant employment categories for resident workers include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade. Professional & technical roles demonstrate notable local concentration, capturing an employment proportion 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employment appears subdued, engaging only 5.0% of South Yarra - North workers compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average supply of neighborhood job opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.8% alongside a 3.7% increase in the labor force, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne registered job gains of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader guidance on employment trends in South Yarra - North is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide employment outlooks from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been calibrated against local workforce compositions. Across the country, total employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to the industrial composition of South Yarra - North, these sector forecasts point to local job gains of 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Yarra - North is $2,042 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,412 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,830 a year against an average of $123,372. The average runs 69% 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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Tax office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the South Yarra - North SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $72,830 and a mean of $123,372. These figures place the precinct well ahead of national standards, exceeding Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Indexed against a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings stand at roughly $79,836 (median) and $135,240 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census highlights personal earnings sitting in the 96th percentile across the country ($1,412 weekly), whereas household remuneration ranks comparatively lower at the 67th percentile.
A primary earnings bracket includes 37.5% of residents (5,168 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 32.8% observed across the surrounding metropolitan area. While accommodation outlays absorb 18.0% of earnings, solid remuneration preserves disposable income at the 65th percentile, securing a position in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Yarra - North had 6,150 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 94% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 68% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $426 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape across South Yarra - North was dominated by non-detached options, with 2.7% houses and 97.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where figures stood at 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in South Yarra - North trailed metropolitan benchmarks at 15.0%, with remaining tenures split between properties with a mortgage (17.1%) and rental arrangements (67.9%). The typical monthly mortgage cost matched the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $426 compared to $2,000 and $390 across Melbourne metro.
In a national context, mortgage costs in South Yarra - North surpass the Australian norm of $1,863, and rents sit markedly higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Yarra - North counted 6,150 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,574 today, averaging 1.6 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 53% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 38.9% of all local domestic setups, including 6.4% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 3.4% single parent families. Non-family living situations constitute the remaining 61.1%, led by lone person households at 52.6% alongside group households representing 8.5%. The typical household size of 1.6 people is more compact than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
66.6% of adults in South Yarra - North hold a university qualification, including 41.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,758 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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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Post-school educational profiles in South Yarra - North demonstrate a commanding lead over wider averages, as 66.6% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary credentials compared with 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. Such qualifications provide an advantageous foundation for the professional and knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 41.7%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (20.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational certifications encompass 16.8% of individuals aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (7.2%). Learning engagement remains prominent across the community, with 27.6% of residents actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 16.5% attend tertiary education, 2.5% participate in primary education, and 2.2% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in South Yarra - North reaches 28 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 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 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit networks feature 28 active transport stops across South Yarra - North, incorporating bus services and lightrail. These facilities are connected by 7 individual routes that together deliver 4,934 weekly passenger trips. Public connectivity is considered excellent, with typical walking distances of 143 meters to the nearest stop. Given the area's residential orientation, passenger movements are outward-bound; private car usage represents the leading travel choice at 42%, followed by 25% by train and 16% walking. Vehicle availability averages 0.3 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan norms. Meanwhile, 51.5% of working residents operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Timetabled departures average 704 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 176 weekly trips per individual stop.
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76.8% of residents in South Yarra - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 across South Yarra - North demonstrate highly favorable outcomes in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and illness prevalence, exhibiting very low incidence of standard ailments across cohorts. Moreover, private medical insurance coverage is extraordinarily broad, encompassing approximately 79% of the total population (10,861 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.0% and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 76.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions, outperforming the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age exhibit strong physical wellness with subdued rates of chronic illness. Those aged 65 and over make up 8.4% of the population (1,155 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. Wellness metrics for older cohorts remain robust, aligning closely with broader nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.9% of South Yarra - North residents were born overseas and 29.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.8%) and Australian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety is pronounced across South Yarra - North, where 29.9% of inhabitants converse in a language other than English at home and 45.9% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 31.9% of local residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, which represents 1.7% of the populace compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral lineage based on parents' birthplace, the primary backgrounds reported in South Yarra - North are English at 21.8% of the population, Australian at 14.1% of the population, and Other at 12.8% of the population.
Furthermore, particular European heritages show elevated local shares: French backgrounds comprise 1.1% of South Yarra - North (vs 0.5% regionally), Polish represents 1.2% (vs 0.8%), and Russian accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Yarra - North is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 54.2% 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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Demographics in South Yarra - North skew strongly toward individuals in life stages preceding family establishment. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, 60.5% of inhabitants belong to the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) bracket, relative to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 17.3% compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 31, declining from 32 at the 2021 Census, and tracking 6 years under the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 from that Census. Nationally, the Census recorded a median age of 38.
The share of young to middle aged adults has expanded from 58.1% at the Census to an estimated 60.5%. This cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical addition by 2041, increasing by 3,070 (37%) to reach 11,407. The most rapid rate of expansion is forecast among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), growing 81% to reach 2,087.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Yarra - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 12 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 Sep 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 — 710 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,192 at the 2021 Census → 13,783 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 (206061515). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.