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South Yarra - West has an estimated 6,894 residents, up from 6,423 at the 2021 Census — a change of 471 people, or 7.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 4,596 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 calculations by AreaSearch, the population of South Yarra - West stands at approximately 6,894 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 471 individuals (7.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,423 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,894 and address validation trends recorded since the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 4,596 persons per square kilometer, placing this location in the highest 10% of areas analyzed nationally by AreaSearch, pointing to highly prized land resources.
The 7.3% expansion rate since the census puts the district within 2.0 percentage points of the statewide mark (9.3%), indicating strong local demand. This population increase was almost exclusively fueled by arriving overseas migrants during recent intervals. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, estimations rely on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by aggregating growth patterns from the LGA level down to SA2 zones. Estimated growth ratios across age segments from these aggregations are also applied to projections for 2032 through 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate substantial expansion that ranks in the top quartile nationally, with the local population projected to grow by 1,460 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which is an overall rise of 21.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
65 new dwellings have been approved in South Yarra - West over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, 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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In South Yarra - West, approximately 13 residential properties receive development approval annually, amounting to 65 homes over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 so far, 87 approvals have been logged. Considering the population decreased over the preceding interval, building rates have been sufficient in relative terms, which benefits buyers, and these new properties carry an average construction value of $2,623,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing the luxury market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $186.3 million during this financial year, showing strong commercial development progress. Compared against the wider Greater Melbourne region, South Yarra - West displays significantly reduced construction volume, running 85.0% below the regional per capita average.
This limited addition of new stock generally supports demand and values for pre-existing homes. This volume is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Moreover, recent construction projects have consisted entirely of apartments or townhouses. This concentration of higher-density options provides more accessible pricing options and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. Long-term forecasts suggest South Yarra - West will add 1,460 new inhabitants by 2041, based on current quarterly estimations from AreaSearch. If building rates remain unchanged, housing construction could fall behind population expansion, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around South Yarra - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Yarra - West, worth an estimated $1.29 billion. A further 190 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.9 billion. 72 are already under construction and 90 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, development planning, and major projects. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Key developments include the Holckner Family Senior Living and Community Precinct - St Kilda Road Stage 2, The Muse, 322-332 St Kilda Road Mixed-Use Development Opportunity, and The Carter Building, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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The Muse
An ultra-exclusive boutique collection of 42 luxury residences at 409-413 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, designed by Bruce Henderson Architects. The 14-storey development features hotel-style facilities including 24-hour concierge, wellness centre with pools, spa, gym, sauna and steam room, advanced security, world-leading home automation and Bang & Olufsen audio-visual systems. Offers panoramic views of the city, Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park.
Four Three Seven, 437 St Kilda Road
Cbus Property's Four Three Seven is a luxury residential tower on the corner of St Kilda Road and Slater Street, opposite Fawkner Park. The Bates Smart-designed project comprises 77 two-bedroom, three-bedroom, half-floor and full-floor residences across 17 levels, with three basement levels and resident amenities including a 25-metre heated pool, wellness facilities, gym, residents lounge, private dining, landscaped terrace and ground-floor lobby. Builder Hacer Group has been appointed and construction has commenced, with completion targeted for mid 2028.
Four Three Seven
Four Three Seven is a landmark luxury residential development by Cbus Property located at 437 St Kilda Road. The project features 77 Bates Smart-designed residences, including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, half-floor, and full-floor apartments across 17 levels. Amenities include a 25-metre indoor pool, gym, sauna, residents lounge, private dining room, and an elevated terrace with views over Fawkner Park and the Melbourne CBD. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion targeted for early 2028.
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.
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.
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.
Prahran Market Restoration
The City of Stonnington is delivering a staged restoration of Prahran Market, a heritage food market owned by Council and operated by Prahran Market Pty Ltd. The program responds to building condition audits and includes roof and facade restoration, structural strengthening, gas meter room upgrades, electrical switchboard works, stormwater and flooring renewal, and disability access improvements. Official project information lists the works as in progress, with disability access works scheduled to June 2026 and future Harvest Hall roof and Stage 4 stormwater/flooring works still to be scheduled.Exemplo Constructions also lists a Stage 3 roof, glazing and facade upgrade for completion in November 2026.
The Jam Factory
GURNER and Qualitas are redeveloping the 1.9 hectare Jam Factory site into a major mixed-use precinct with about 800 ultra-premium residences, luxury retail and dining, commercial space, hotels, a reimagined Village Cinemas complex, new laneways, a public town square and amphitheatre, while retaining key heritage brick facades and the historic chimney. Stage 3 amendments were approved in 2025 and early works, demolition and construction activity have commenced.
4,651 residents of South Yarra - West are employed, from a labour force of 4,777. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 75.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,074, about 2.2 times 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 Yarra - West is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education, particularly strong representation in the tech sector, a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and estimated annual employment growth of 3.7%. By March 2026, 4,651 local citizens were employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.1% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is exceptionally high at 75.8% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that 52.3% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in professional & technical fields, at 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented, accounting for just 4.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 9.7%. With 3.1 jobs available for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the locality operates as a key employment hub, drawing commuters from surrounding neighborhoods. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that employment grew by 3.7% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leaving the unemployment rate virtually static. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Future labor requirements in South Yarra - West can be contextualized using national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local profile suggests employment in South Yarra - West could expand by 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted baseline that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Yarra - West is $2,259 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,454 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,433 a year against an average of $107,974. The average runs 58% 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the South Yarra - West SA2 recorded a median income of $68,433 and an average income of $107,974. These figures rank in the highest national percentiles and compare to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $75,016 for median income and $118,361 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census indicates individual weekly earnings are in the 97th percentile nationally at $1,454.
The income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which contains 33.2% of residents (2,288 people), matching the broader metropolitan average of 32.8% for this group. Local economic capacity is highlighted by the 37.4% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which assists in maintaining high local retail spending. Housing costs represent 14.7% of income, while strong general earnings place local residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Yarra - West had 3,049 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 85% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $457 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 latest Census, housing types in South Yarra - West consisted of 5.7% detached houses and 94.4% other residences such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where detached houses make up 67.9% and alternative options comprise 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in South Yarra - West is slightly below the metropolitan average at 28.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 17.0% and rented homes accounting for 54.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100 stands above the metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $457 is higher than the Melbourne average of $390.
Globally within Australia, mortgage costs in South Yarra - West are higher than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Yarra - West counted 3,049 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,273 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 45% 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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Families make up 49.1% of all households in the area, consisting of 11.9% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 4.5% single parents. The remaining 50.9% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 44.8% and group households making up 6.1%. The median household size of 1.8 residents is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
66.0% of adults in South Yarra - West hold a university qualification, including 39.6% with a bachelor degree and 21.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 6.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 5,857 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,145 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in South Yarra - West is significantly higher than broader averages, with 66.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This high level of education positions the local population well for white-collar employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 39.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational education is held by 16.1% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 6.7%. Enrollment rates in formal education are high, with 26.1% of the population currently studying.
This group includes 9.4% enrolled in university programs, 5.8% attending secondary schools, and 4.6% in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Yarra - West reaches 34 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 13,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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 transport connectivity is supported by 34 active transit stops in South Yarra - West, including both light rail and buses. These stops serve 11 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 12,977 passenger trips per week. Local transit access is strong, with residents living an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with most workers commuting out of the area; driving remains the primary mode of travel at 48%, walking accounts for 22%, and trains carry 7%. Average car ownership is 0.5 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 52.3%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related travel habits. Daily transit services average 1,853 trips across the network, which translates to approximately 381 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in South Yarra - West report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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General health metrics for South Yarra - West residents are positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with national averages, showing low rates of common illnesses across younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 74% of the population (5,101 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical concerns in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 7.4% of residents. In comparison, 72.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, relative to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population displays strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the local population (1,550 people), which is higher than the metropolitan proportion of 15.0%. Health indicators for these senior residents are strong, ranking higher nationally than the general population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.7% of South Yarra - West residents were born overseas and 21.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.9%) 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 Yarra - West has high levels of cultural diversity relative to most local markets, with 21.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.7% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 37.8% of the local population. The most prominent religious variance is seen in Judaism, which is followed by 3.2% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in South Yarra - West are English at 24.9%, Australian at 17.2%, and Other at 11.1%. Some specific ethnic heritages show notable differences compared to the wider region: Polish ancestry is recorded at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), French at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish at 9.4% (compared to 5.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Yarra - West is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.4% 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 median age in South Yarra - West is 38 years, which is similar to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, South Yarra - West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.5%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.4%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 8.7% to 10.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.4% to 9.0%.
By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by the 45 to 54 group which is projected to grow by 56% (348 people), rising from 620 to 969. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by 5%, adding 10 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Yarra - West
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,423 at the 2021 Census → 6,894 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 (206041125). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.