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Southern Grampians has an estimated 6,207 residents, down from 6,301 at the 2021 Census — a change of 94 people, or 1.5%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 AreaSearch, the population of Southern Grampians stands at approximately 6,207 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 6,301 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 94 people (1.5%). This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,205 as of June 2025 along with 55 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 0.90 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers significant personal space. The post-census drop of -1.5% in Southern Grampians sits within 0.5 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (-1.0%), reflecting comparable regional demographic headwinds.
Recent population gains were almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, which served as the principal demographic growth channel. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) for individual SA2 regions. In locations where this series is unavailable, AreaSearch relies on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA-level expansion to SA2 boundaries via weighted aggregation. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are further projected across all localities for 2032 to 2041. Looking at long-term outlooks, growth is projected to rank in the lower quartile among regional territories nationwide, with Southern Grampians anticipated to add 111 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, corresponding to an overall rise of 1.8% over the 16 years.
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73 new dwellings have been approved in Southern Grampians over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 building approvals across Southern Grampians have averaged roughly 14 homes annually, generating 73 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. In light of recent demographic contraction, this volume of construction represents sufficient supply that benefits purchasers, with new dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $557,000—a figure marginally higher than the regional benchmark that points toward higher-standard builds. In addition, commercial construction approvals totaled $8.9 million in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Per capita residential approval volumes in Southern Grampians track at roughly three-quarters the level recorded in Rest of Vic., positioning the area in the 35th percentile across Australia.
This constrained development pace narrows choices for purchasers and bolsters demand across the established housing stock, while trailing broader national figures due to established market conditions and potential planning limitations. Furthermore, fresh construction has consisted exclusively of freestanding detached houses, preserving the locality's spacious, low-density character and family-centric residential appeal. A ratio of 422 people per residential approval highlights an unhurried, subdued building sector. The most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections anticipate Southern Grampians will expand by 109 residents toward 2041. Ongoing building approval trajectories indicate that forthcoming residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, generating favorable purchasing conditions and creating capacity for demographic growth beyond existing baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Southern Grampians
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 99 current infrastructure and development projects close to Southern Grampians, worth an estimated $23.5 billion. 26 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Capital investments, strategic infrastructure, and town planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 8 projects expected to influence Southern Grampians, highlighted by the Lakes Edge Residential Development, Hamilton Community and Government Hub, New Hamilton Gallery, and Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation.
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Lakes Edge Residential Development
Lakes Edge is a master-planned community on 22 hectares of land adjacent to Lake Hamilton. The development is designed to address regional housing shortages by delivering over 350 new homes with diverse lot sizes. Key features include a 120+ placement childcare centre to be delivered in Stage 1, one hectare of public open space with BBQ and play facilities, and improved pedestrian connectivity.
Hamilton Showgrounds Infrastructure Upgrade
Construction of a permanent 45m x 55m x 6.6m multipurpose pavilion at Hamilton Showgrounds, replacing costly temporary marquee hire and securing the long-term viability of Sheepvention Rural Expo and other community events. Southern Grampians Shire Council approved an $800,000 loan to the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society, which contributed a further $249,000, bringing total project cost to $1,049,000. The shed is sited on Council-managed land on the Shakespeare Street side of the showgrounds, between the Hamilton Lions and Western District Umpires Association buildings, and is consistent with the Hamilton Showgrounds Masterplan adopted in March 2024.
Hamilton Community and Government Hub
A $34 million transformative multipurpose precinct featuring a two-storey modern library, a Digital Hub with co-working spaces, and integrated government service offices. The project includes a central Civic Square designed to connect the CBD with the New Hamilton Gallery and performing arts spaces. Key features include maternal and child health services and aged care offices, with construction underway following demolition works.
New Hamilton Gallery
A major redevelopment of Hamilton Gallery designed by Angelo Candalepas and Associates. The project will demolish the existing gallery and library buildings on the Brown Street site to deliver a new nationally significant regional gallery raised above a community garden, with expanded exhibition spaces, museum-standard environmental controls, and proper storage for the collection of more than 9,000 works. Concept designs were endorsed by Council in July 2025, and a 3.35 million dollar detailed design contract was awarded to Angelo Candalepas and Associates in September 2025.Detailed designs are anticipated to be completed in March 2026. The new gallery forms part of a wider Hamilton CBD revitalisation precinct that includes the Hamilton Community Hub (incorporating the Greater Hamilton Library, Digital Hub and Council offices), a new town square, and a CBD streetscape upgrade. Council has capped its construction contribution at 10 million dollars, with additional funding to be sought from state and federal governments and philanthropic partners.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation is a multi-stage project designed to transform the town centre into a pedestrian-friendly community hub. The initiative involves replacing aging London Plane trees with more suitable species, installing stone paving, new street furniture, and energy-efficient lighting. The project is structured into three packages, with Package 1 focusing on Gray Street between Thompson and Brown Streets, including the central plaza. As of mid-2026, the project is progressing through detailed design and infrastructure planning following extensive community consultation to address greenery and civil engineering requirements.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation Project is the primary implementation project of the Hamilton Structure Plan, redesigning the CBD streetscape between Kennedy and Cox Streets, and French and Lonsdale Streets. Delivered in three staged work packages, the project aims to improve public spaces, introduce public art, signage, parking, contemporary trees and landscaping. Landscape consultants Group GSA Pty Ltd were appointed in March 2024. Following community feedback on first-round concept designs released in early 2025, revised concept plans incorporating more cultural and heritage elements, sheltered seating, vertical greening and new paving were released for public consultation in May 2026.A community drop-in session is scheduled for 19 May 2026, with feedback closing 22 May 2026. The project aligns with the new Hamilton Gallery and Hamilton Hub community facility projects.
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - Southern Grampians (Hamilton)
Australian Government funded program delivered by Southern Grampians Shire Council to upgrade local roads, footpaths and community infrastructure across Hamilton and surrounding townships. Works were funded through LRCI Phases 1-4 and included road resurfacing, drainage and culvert works, LED streetlighting upgrades, footpath repairs and accessibility improvements at community facilities. Phase 4 projects were required to be physically completed by 30 June 2025, with the overall program winding down by 30 June 2026. Successor federal funding for similar works is now provided via the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and increased Roads to Recovery allocations.
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Infrastructure
Tourism and cultural infrastructure delivered across five sites in the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape — Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve, Tyrendarra IPA, Kurtonitj IPA, Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and Budj Bim National Park — including the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, visitor facilities, boardwalks, shelters, jetty and lookout. Works support sustainable access, protection of World Heritage values and guided cultural tourism led by Gunditjmara Traditional Owners.
3,132 residents of Southern Grampians are employed, from a labour force of 3,185. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 market in Southern Grampians features qualified personnel across diverse industries alongside a low jobless rate of 1.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,132, with unemployment sitting 2.0% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., while local labor force participation matches the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. Census records show 29.1% of workers operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Specialization is especially pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where workforce share is 5.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 2.3% of positions, trailing the 7.7% seen throughout Regional Vic.. Comparing the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job generation within the boundary remains restricted. Evaluation of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 6.5% and total employment dropped by 6.6%, keeping the unemployment rate largely unchanged. Over that same timeframe, Regional Vic. registered a 0.1% drop in employment alongside a 0.3% decrease in the labor pool, translating to a 0.2 percentage point decline. Longer-term hiring expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Southern Grampians across five-year and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these sectoral projections with the industrial footprint of Southern Grampians points to indicative employment growth of 5.0% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, representing a weighted baseline model that excludes micro-level population forecasts.
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Median household income in Southern Grampians is $1,289 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $711 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,406 a year against an average of $51,080. 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 statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings across the Southern Grampians SA2 trail national norms. Median taxable earnings in the Southern Grampians SA2 reached $43,406 alongside a mean income of $51,080, compared to corresponding Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 9.62% from financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $47,582 for median earnings and $55,994 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Southern Grampians were situated between the 19th and 30th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution figures show 27.9% of local earners (1,731 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the 30.3% observed in metropolitan districts. Residents retain 93.5% of income after housing expenses, while net disposable income lands at the 31st percentile and SEIFA economic index scores assign the district to the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southern Grampians had 2,528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 58% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $170 a week and the median mortgage repayment $931 a month. Rent absorbs 13.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census profiles indicate that standalone houses make up 97.7% of Southern Grampians's residential stock, with alternate formats (including apartments and semi-detached units) accounting for 2.3%, whereas Regional Vic. records 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% alternative homes. Outright ownership is notably elevated in Southern Grampians at 58.2%, surpassing regional norms, while properties under a mortgage constitute 26.9% and tenancies represent 14.9%. Monthly mortgage payments average a median of $931 and median weekly rents stand at $170, both substantially lower than the Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, loan obligations in Southern Grampians sit well under the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly beneath the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southern Grampians counted 2,528 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the majority of domestic living situations at 67.1%, consisting of 33.3% childless couples, 26.0% couples with offspring, and 7.0% single-parent homes. The remaining 32.9% of residences are non-family occupancies, primarily single-person dwellings at 31.1% alongside shared group homes at 1.9%. The average dwelling occupancy is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Vic. norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.3% of adults in Southern Grampians hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 427 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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Educational attainment levels in Southern Grampians show higher-education completion rates at 19.3%, lagging behind the VIC benchmark of 33.4% and highlighting scope for regional training programs. Among university awards, bachelor degrees represent 14.1%, postgraduate degrees comprise 2.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 39.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 26.8%. Active enrollment in study programs is significant throughout the locality, with 26.6% of the population attending formal instruction. Breakdown by schooling level shows 10.6% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary schooling, and 1.8% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Southern Grampians means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Southern Grampians features 13 active transit stops serviced by 4 routes, generating an aggregate of 36 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is constrained, with typical distances of 5119 meters to the closest stop. Given the residential structure, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel at 85%, while 12% commute on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 2.0 per household, exceeding regional rates. Furthermore, 29.1% of working locals operated from home in the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit runs average 5 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Southern Grampians report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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An analysis of illness patterns and mortality by AreaSearch indicates that general wellness in Southern Grampians mirrors Australian averages, with standard incidence rates of common medical conditions across younger and senior cohorts alike. However, private healthcare membership is noticeably subdued, covering approximately 46% of local residents (~2,861 people), which sits below the 50.5% share in Regional Vic. and the 55.7% recorded Australia-wide. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widely reported health issues in the community, affecting 10.4 and 7.4% of individuals respectively, whereas 66.8% of inhabitants report having no chronic diagnoses compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Long-term ailments are somewhat elevated among the working-age demographic. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 28.6% of the locality (1,772 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 24.0%. Elderly residents demonstrate exceptionally favorable health indicators, scoring higher against national benchmarks than the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Southern Grampians is largely Australian-born, at 92.1% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of multicultural diversity in Southern Grampians remain modest, with Australian citizens making up 90.9% of the population, 92.1% born in Australia, and 97.9% using exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 57.5% of residents in Southern Grampians, higher than the 47.3% reported throughout Regional Vic.. Ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace highlight Australian (32.0%), English (30.9%), and Scottish (11.7%) as the three most prevalent lineages within Southern Grampians. Variations also emerge across other heritages: German background is noticeably elevated at 6.7% in Southern Grampians (against 3.5% across the region), Irish ancestry stands at 10.2% (compared to 9.7% regionally), and New Zealand heritage represents 0.6% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southern Grampians is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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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The demographic distribution of Southern Grampians skews toward older generations, with retirees and seniors (65+) making up 28.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic., while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 17.9% against a regional benchmark of 23.1%. This results in an estimated median age of 49, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 6 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that Census, with Australia recording a Census median of 38. Since the Census, the senior cohort expanded from 25.2% to an estimated 28.6% of the community.
Looking toward 2041, the largest population increase is forecasted in young to middle aged adults, rising by 154 residents (14%) to 1,266, whereas declines are expected across children and young adults as well as middle aged and young retiree cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southern Grampians
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,301 at the 2021 Census → 6,207 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 (217011423). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.