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Springvale South has an estimated 13,274 residents, up from 12,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 653 people, or 5.2%. 160 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 2,911 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Springvale South stands at approximately 13,274 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 653 individuals (5.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,621 residents. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,274 from June 2025 alongside 160 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With a population density of 2,911 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 5.2% is within 1.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (7.0%), indicating competitive local growth.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this specific coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA population growth to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates obtained through this aggregation are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic updates, the area is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly under the national median, with an increase of 628 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 4.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Springvale South over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, 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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Springvale South has registered an average of approximately 35 residential construction approvals annually, totaling 176 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 68 during FY-26 so far. Because the population declined in the prior period, the volume of housing remains sufficient to meet local demand, preserving a balanced market environment with ample options for purchasers, while newly approved homes carry a mean building value of $370,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $2.9 million have been recorded in the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential nature of the suburb.
Per capita construction activity in Springvale South is roughly 75% of the rate observed across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 41st percentile of all locations nationwide, which indicates somewhat restricted choices for buyers and reinforces demand for existing properties. This activity is also below the national norm, reflecting the established status of the suburb and suggesting possible planning limits. Newly built stock consists of 45.0% separate houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing options provides more cost-effective entry points for purchasers, matching the profiles of downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major shift away from the established property mix (currently dominated by houses at 86.0%), driven by a reduction in available development land and addressing changing preferences around lifestyle and affordability. The ratio of approximately 465 individuals per approved home indicates a highly established property market. Projecting forward, the population of Springvale South is expected to expand by 628 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new residential supply is positioned to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that exceeds current population estimates.
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Development applications around Springvale South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springvale South, worth an estimated $94 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.5 billion. 15 are already under construction and 19 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are anticipated to influence the suburb. Prominent developments include Roselle Townhomes, the Hawthorn Football Club Training Facility at the Kennedy Community Centre, the Spring Valley Reserve Master Plan, and safety upgrades on the Princes Highway-Dandenong Road, with the following details highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Roselle Townhomes
Roselle is a boutique residential community of 60 architect-designed two-storey townhomes by SOHO Living in Springvale South. The development offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with contemporary open-plan layouts, landscaped streetscapes and premium finishes. Construction is underway with homes actively selling and completion targeted for late 2026.
Spring Valley Reserve Master Plan
Master plan for the staged redevelopment of the 32 hectare former Springvalley landfill into a regional community reserve. Landfill rehabilitation and capping works were completed in 2022. Community consultation on early planning was completed in 2024, with council continuing environmental assessment and consultant work before releasing the Draft Master Plan for public consultation, anticipated during 2026. Planned improvements will be guided by a long term implementation program while maintaining EPA landfill cap requirements.
Coomoora Springvale South
Development Victoria project transforming unused surplus government land, formerly owned by the Department of Education and Training, into a vibrant residential community on 2.4 hectares in Bunurong Country. Offers 63 lots including 47 townhouses (two, three, and four-bedroom options) and 16 land-only lots for moderate-income earners, first home buyers, and growing families. Features minimum 6.5-star energy rating homes with double glazed windows, induction cooktops, and heat pump hot water. Includes 20% dedicated open space with two landscaped parks and bench seating along Coomoora Road, totaling 4,500m2 of open space.Situated 22km from Melbourne CBD, adjacent to Keysborough Primary School, with proximity to jobs, education, amenities, and Coomoora Reserve. Built by Creation Projects with Priority Access program for eligible buyers earning up to $154,410. Four homes purchased by Aboriginal Housing Victoria for social housing as part of the Big Housing Build. Supports Victorian Government's housing goals and Greater Dandenong Housing Strategy. As of July 2025, construction is complete, common open spaces finished, and all residents have moved in.
Princes Highway-Dandenong Road Safety Improvements
Flexible safety barriers were installed along the centre median and left-hand side of Princes Highway-Dandenong Road at high-risk locations between Wellington Road in Clayton and James Street in Dandenong. The 10km stretch recorded 29 crashes and 20 serious injuries between 2016 and 2020. The barriers are designed to prevent head-on and run-off-road collisions, which have historically accounted for a large share of Victoria's road deaths and serious injuries. The project required limited tree removal, offset by replanting along the corridor.Delivered by the Department of Transport and Planning in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) as part of the state's flexible safety barrier program.
Douglas Apartments
A five-storey residential development in Noble Park comprising 97 social housing apartments and 6 ground floor retail tenancies. Delivered in partnership between Cedar Woods Properties, HousingFirst, and the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, the project will provide 100 percent community housing. Designed by DKO Architecture and constructed by Balmain & Co, it is located adjacent to the Noble Park Railway Station.
Noble Park Revitalisation
$4 million investment from Victorian Government through Office of Suburban Development. Comprehensive suburb revitalisation including streetscape upgrades along Douglas Street and Ian Street, new all-abilities playground, improved pedestrian crossings, enhanced lighting and landscaping, community space improvements, new pocket parks, community centre upgrades, pedestrian improvements, youth employment programs, and trader support initiatives to enhance Noble Park's village character.
1, 3 & 5 Kintore Street Mixed-Use Development
A ministerial planning permit approved mixed-use development featuring 104 modern dwellings across a 7-story building with ground floor retail spaces and basement parking, located within the Springvale Activity Centre to enhance residential and commercial options. The development site is currently under offer.
Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village
Redevelopment of the existing Five Ways Caravan Park site into a residential village featuring 57 dwellings and a caretaker's house. The development includes ancillary communal facilities and represents a significant transformation of the site from caravan park use to permanent residential housing. The application includes removal of vegetation and alterations to road access in a Transport Zone 2. Reference number KP-2025/343 with Kingston City Council.
6,521 residents of Springvale South are employed, from a labour force of 6,916. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, 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. The working-day population is estimated at 10,486, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Springvale South is characterized by specialized skills, with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.0% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 6,521 employed residents in the suburb, with the unemployment rate standing 0.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labour force is notably lower (61.5% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a modest 12.1% of local workers performed their roles from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
Most working residents are employed in the fields of manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare & social assistance. The suburb displays a strong specialization in manufacturing, where the employment concentration is 3.0 times the regional average. In contrast, the education & training sector is underrepresented, employing only 4.1% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 9.2%. The highly residential nature of the area limits local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. According to the AreaSearch review of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.0% and the total labor force grow by 4.3%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Springvale South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce profile suggests employment in Springvale South could rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Springvale South is $1,505 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $559 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,958 a year against an average of $50,578. 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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The median taxpayer income in the Springvale South SA2 is $41,958 with a mean income of $50,578, according to recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These levels are below the national average and contrast with Greater Melbourne, where the median is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $45,994 for the median and $55,444 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that individual weekly incomes are low, ranking in the 7th percentile ($559 per week), whereas household incomes perform relatively better, ranking in the 36th percentile.
The data shows that the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 35.2% of the local population (4,672 people), matching the broader regional pattern where 32.8% fall into this range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.4% of total earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springvale South had 3,801 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An analysis of dwelling types in Springvale South during the most recent Census showed that standalone houses represented 85.8% of properties, with other options like apartments and semi-detached residences making up 14.1%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of home ownership in Springvale South was significantly higher than the metropolitan Melbourne benchmark, reaching 39.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was well below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $355 was lower than the metropolitan rate of $390.
From a national perspective, mortgage payments in Springvale South are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springvale South counted 3,801 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,998 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household structure is heavily dominated by family units, which make up 79.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.2%, couples without children at 19.6%, and single-parent households at 17.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9% of households, with single-person households representing 17.3% and group households making up 3.7% of the total. The median size of households in the area is 3.2 individuals, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Springvale South hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 13.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,968 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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 suburb faces educational headwinds, characterized by a university degree attainment rate of 19.1%, which is substantially lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation highlights both a developmental hurdle and a target for future educational programs. Among residents with tertiary qualifications, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational training accounts for 22.3% of credentials among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 13.7%. The rate of educational enrollment in the suburb is high, with 29.2% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group includes 8.7% of residents attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in secondary school, and 5.8% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springvale South reaches 49 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 49 operational stops within Springvale South, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,098 weekly passenger journeys. Transport options are highly rated, with local residents living an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburb's residential setup, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the main mode of travel at 89%, while 6% use train services. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per home, which is higher than the regional norm.
A comparatively low proportion of residents (12.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 156 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 22 weekly services at each individual stop.
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76.9% of residents in Springvale South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Data on local health profiles indicates excellent outcomes in Springvale South, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which shows a very low rate of common medical conditions across all age groups. Conversely, the portion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~6,092 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent health issues in the suburb, affecting 6.5% and 5.9% of residents respectively, whereas 76.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age are generally healthy, exhibiting low rates of chronic diseases. The suburb has 18.1% of its population aged 65 and over (2,399 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Health profiles for these senior citizens remain strong, with national indicators matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.2% of Springvale South residents were born overseas and 75.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (20.5%) and Chinese (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Springvale South stands out as one of the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 62.2% of its population born outside of Australia and 75.4% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes. The primary religious affiliation recorded in the suburb is Buddhism, which is practiced by 34.8% of the local population, compared to a rate of 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Springvale South are Other at 29.6% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 14.6%), Vietnamese at 20.5% (well above the regional average of 1.9%), and Chinese at 17.7% (compared to the regional level of 6.5%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities, with Sri Lankan backgrounds representing 0.7% of the suburb (compared to 0.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Greek at 2.3% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springvale South is 38. 30.4% 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 of 38 years in Springvale South is comparable to Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, Springvale South has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (15.1%) but fewer residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.7% to 15.1%, while the 55 to 64 age group shrank from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, the age profile of the suburb is expected to undergo major adjustments.
The most significant shift will occur in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is projected to grow by 41% (329 people), rising from 809 to 1,139. This trend towards an older demographic is clear, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 66% of the total projected population growth, while declines are anticipated in the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springvale South
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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 — 160 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,621 at the 2021 Census → 13,274 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 (212041318). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.