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Southbank (West) - South Wharf has an estimated 8,122 residents, up from 6,463 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,659 people, or 25.7%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.5% of that increase. That puts 9,555 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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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Southbank (West) - South Wharf stands at approximately 8,122 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,659 individuals (25.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,463 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,122 combined with 35 validated new addresses identified after the Census. With this population level, the density reaches 9,555 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 25.7% since the 2021 census outpaced the state figure of 9.3% as well as the national average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 94.5% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, using 2022 as a baseline year as published in 2024. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, with an expected increase of 5,281 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a 65.0% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
794 new dwellings have been approved in Southbank (West) - South Wharf over the past five years, an average of 158 a year. That is 23.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 153 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 340, 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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Southbank (West) - South Wharf has seen approximately 158 residential building approvals annually, totaling 794 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 312 in the current FY-26 period. Because the area averaged only 0.7 new residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with many choices and creating room for population gains beyond current projections, while new residential builds average $414,000 in value. Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $29.1 million during this financial year, pointing to solid investment in local businesses.
Building activity per person in Southbank (West) - South Wharf is 73.0% higher than in Greater Melbourne, giving buyers more options even though local development pace has slowed lately. This volume remains significantly higher than the national average, showing that developers remain highly confident in the local market. Moreover, recent construction has consisted entirely of attached dwellings. This shift toward high-density housing options offers accessible entry points for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers alike. Projecting forward, Southbank (West) - South Wharf is anticipated to add 5,281 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The speed of construction is keeping a reasonable pace with this projected growth, though purchasers might face rising competition as the resident population grows.
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Development applications around Southbank (West) - South Wharf
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Southbank (West) - South Wharf, worth an estimated $5.83 billion. A further 186 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $130.1 billion. 70 are already under construction and 55 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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Few elements have as much impact on local property markets as changes to public infrastructure, major construction projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 57 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal projects include Sento, One Queensbridge, R.Evolution, and the Greenline Project, with the following list detailing those that are expected to be the most significant.
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No. 1 Queens Bridge
A 1.5 billion AUD, 71-level mixed-use tower developed by PDG and designed by COX Architecture. The landmark project features 588 luxury residences, a 181-key luxury boutique hotel, office spaces, and ground-level retail. It includes the retention and heritage restoration of the mid-1800s Queens Bridge Hotel, which will anchor the precinct hospitality offering with an atrium and rooftop bar. Early works and demolition commenced in early 2026.
65 Haig Street Build-to-Rent Development
A 39-storey build-to-rent tower providing 312 apartments in Southbank, Melbourne, targeting the rental market with 74% studios and one-bedroom units. Features extensive amenities including co-working spaces, health facilities, indoor pool, gym, rooftop lounge, and pet facilities. The design incorporates a brick-bond facade pattern with bronze highlights to enhance visual interest and integrate with the urban environment.
STH BNK by Beulah
$2.7 billion dual-tower mixed-use development (366m and 251m) featuring 789 apartments, Four Seasons hotel with 202 rooms, Centre Pompidou-affiliated cultural gallery, 27,000 sq m of offices, and 21,000 sq m of retail. Designed by UNStudio and Cox Architecture with a vertical green spine. Planning permit approved April 2020 and extended to April 2027. Project management entity BSSPV Pty Ltd entered voluntary administration in February 2025 with debts exceeding $100 million; creditors voted in March 2025 to sell the site.Beulah (via land entity SB Nominees) is pursuing parallel strategies including a joint venture partner, alternate financing, or site sale. No construction has commenced as of May 2026.
36-42 Clarke Street Residential Development
Proposed 25-storey residential tower in Southbank featuring 188 apartments, including one and two-bedroom units, with amenities such as a pool, spa, and gym. The development addresses the site's industrial heritage and flood zone challenges but was refused planning permission due to flood risks.
Sento
Sento by Holder East is a 48-storey mixed-use development featuring Melbourne's first urban onsen. It includes 148 premium residences and a 126-room Japanese-inspired boutique hotel on the lower levels. Amenities include a private teahouse, sky garden, yoga studio, gym, and Japanese bathhouse. Designed by FK architects.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). It connects five precincts: Birrarung Marr, The Falls, River Park, Maritime, and Saltwater Wharf. As of mid-2026, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete, featuring 450 metres of new boardwalks, native habitat restoration, and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural design elements. Planning and detailed design are currently underway for the central riverfront sections, including Federation Wharf and Flinders Walk.
93-103 Clarendon Street Development Site
A proposed 54-storey residential tower developed by LAS Group, featuring 510 apartments, a podium, and pedestrian bridge. The revised plan follows the rejection of an initial 60-storey proposal and aims to address concerns regarding height, overshadowing, and heritage.
The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Set to be Australia's largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art and design, The Fox: NGV Contemporary will span 30,000 square metres including more than 13,000 square metres of public exhibition space. Designed by Angelo Candalepas and Associates with a team of 20 leading architecture and engineering firms, the building will feature dramatic arched entries, a colossal 40-metre-high spherical orientating hall (the omphalos) and a dual-level rooftop terrace and sculpture garden with views over Melbourne. The gallery is the centrepiece of the Victorian Government's 1.7 billion dollar Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, which also delivers the 18,000 square metre Laak Boorndap urban garden and major upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne's Theatres Building.The former Carlton United Breweries building on the site was deconstructed in 2024, with 95 per cent of materials diverted from landfill. Lendlease was appointed head contractor in March 2025 and is delivering the gallery alongside part of the Laak Boorndap deck structure and precinct services. Piling works are progressing on the site, with construction expected to support around 11,000 jobs across the wider precinct project. The gallery is targeted for completion in 2028.
6,001 residents of Southbank (West) - South Wharf are employed, from a labour force of 6,168. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 81.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 23,187, about 2.9 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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The workforce in Southbank (West) - South Wharf is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.9% over the last year. In March 2026, there were 6,001 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while workforce participation stood exceptionally high at 81.0% compared to 70.2% for Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, a notable 46.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted alongside the effects of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food. The area is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with its employment share in this sector measuring 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor footprint, accounting for 8.5% of local employment compared to 14.2% across the region. With 4.5 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, hosting more jobs than it does residents and drawing commuting workers from nearby areas. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 3.9% and the labor force expanded by 3.8%, while the unemployment rate remained virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Southbank (West) - South Wharf. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Southbank (West) - South Wharf suggests that local employment will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, keeping in mind this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Southbank (West) - South Wharf is $2,054 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,227 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,179 a year against an average of $75,649. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode data published by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Southbank (West) - South Wharf SA2 earn a median income of $58,179 and an average income of $75,649. These figures stand significantly above the national averages and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $63,776 and an average of $82,926 as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census reveals that individual weekly earnings are in the 92nd percentile nationwide at $1,227. In terms of income brackets, the largest segment consists of 36.6% of residents (2,972 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the Greater Melbourne region where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. Residents allocate 17.8% of their income to high housing costs, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 66th percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southbank (West) - South Wharf had 3,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 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 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Southbank (West) - South Wharf at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.0% houses and 100.0% other options such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in Southbank (West) - South Wharf was lower than the Melbourne metro level, standing at 16.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (19.7%) or rented (64.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the Melbourne metro average, whereas the median weekly rent was $430, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Southbank (West) - South Wharf exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southbank (West) - South Wharf counted 3,309 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,158 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.0% of all households, which includes 30.4% couples without children, 10.3% couples with children, and 4.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 53.0% of households, consisting of lone person households at 43.1% and group households at 9.7%. The median household size of 1.8 residents is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.5% of adults in Southbank (West) - South Wharf hold a university qualification, including 38.0% with a bachelor degree and 22.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents in Southbank (West) - South Wharf display levels of educational attainment that far exceed national and state averages, with 64.5% of people aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This high educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 22.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 18.4% of those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 8.1%.
A high percentage of local residents participate in education, with 27.9% currently enrolled in some form of study. This cohort includes 13.2% in higher education, 3.3% in primary school, and 1.6% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Southbank (West) - South Wharf reaches 14 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 9,300 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 0.2 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 analysis indicates there are 14 active stops in Southbank (West) - South Wharf, consisting of a combination of buses and lightrail. These stops are served by 11 distinct routes, which together accommodate 9,265 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 121 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because this is a residential neighborhood, the majority of workers travel out of the area to work, with cars being the primary mode of transit at 35%, followed by walking at 26% and train travel at 13%.
Car ownership stands at an average of 0.2 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 46.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, though this may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 1,323 runs per day, which translates to approximately 661 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.4% of residents in Southbank (West) - South Wharf report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent outcomes in Southbank (West) - South Wharf according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which reveals a very low rate of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high, representing approximately 57% of the population, or about 4,597 individuals. The most common medical diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 6.0 and 5.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.9% of the local population (641 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Seniors in the area enjoy strong health outcomes, with national health rankings that correspond closely to those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.3% of Southbank (West) - South Wharf residents were born overseas and 50.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.0%) and English (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Southbank (West) - South Wharf ranks as one of the most culturally diverse communities in Australia, with 62.3% of residents born overseas and 50.1% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 30.8% of the local population. However, Buddhism shows the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 6.8% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Southbank (West) - South Wharf are Other at 19.0%, Chinese at 17.0% (which is much higher than the regional average of 6.5%), and English at 16.1%.
There are also notable differences in the proportions of other communities: Korean is highly overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish is at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Indian is at 8.2% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southbank (West) - South Wharf is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 50.3% 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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With a median age of 33, Southbank (West) - South Wharf is younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to the wider Melbourne metropolitan area, Southbank (West) - South Wharf has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (36.4%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (3.7%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.0% to 13.9%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 3.8% to 2.6% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 8.2% to 7.2%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts for Southbank (West) - South Wharf, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the most at 44%, adding 1,293 people to reach 4,246.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southbank (West) - South Wharf
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,463 at the 2021 Census → 8,122 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 (206041508). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.