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Springvale South has an estimated 13,280 residents, up from 12,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 659 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 2,912 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Springvale South stands at approximately 13,280 as of Aug 2026, marking an expansion of 659 people (5.2%) compared to the 12,621 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This upward trend is established using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,274 as of June 2025 alongside 160 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a density of 2,912 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile among national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 5.2% tracks closely within 1.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (7.0%), highlighting solid local momentum.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for around 88.0% of net population additions in recent periods. Demographic modelling from AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 localities published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, applying weighted aggregation to convert LGA trends to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion rates derived from these figures are additionally projected across every territory for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to fall slightly below the national median across statistical areas, with projections indicating an addition of 577 persons up to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 4.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
232 new dwellings have been approved in Springvale South over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), a total of 232 homes received building permits in Springvale South, representing an average pace of roughly 46 residential properties annually. In light of past population reductions, building volume has remained comparatively sufficient to benefit purchasers, with approved dwellings showing an expected average construction cost of $412,000 in line with broader regional benchmarks. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $2.9 million during this financial year, underlining the predominantly residential nature of the suburb. Per capita residential construction in Springvale South aligns with Greater Melbourne, maintaining balanced market conditions alongside neighboring districts.
Among newly sanctioned builds, 45.0% are detached dwellings while 55.0% consist of attached dwellings. This transition toward higher-density housing creates accessible buying pathways for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signifies a major change from the current housing stock, which comprises 86.0% houses, reflecting reduced land availability alongside shifting lifestyle demands for diverse, cost-effective options. With roughly 409 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an established, mature market. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest Springvale South will add 571 residents through to 2041. Maintaining the current pace of residential development should adequately satisfy incoming housing requirements, fostering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion exceeding existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.6 billion. 16 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic infrastructure developments and public works play a central role in shaping local community growth and accessibility. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 significant projects expected to influence the district, including major initiatives such as Roselle Townhomes, Kennedy Community Centre - Hawthorn Football Club Training Facility, Spring Valley Reserve Master Plan, and Princes Highway-Dandenong Road Safety Improvements.
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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.
Frederick Wachter Reserve Active Recreation Infrastructure
A $2 million municipal active recreation facility enhancement by the City of Greater Dandenong. The project scope includes an asphalt pump track, a multi-use outdoor court (basketball and futsal), bouldering elements, picnic facilities, and landscaped parklands.
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.
56 St Johns Avenue Townhouses Development
A proposed boutique medium-density townhouse residential development situated at 56 St Johns Avenue, Springvale, providing multi-bedroom housing within close walking distance of Springvale Railway Station and the primary retail strip.
6,521 residents of Springvale South are employed, from a labour force of 6,916. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 61.8%. 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 10,492, 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 labor pool in Springvale South exhibits solid vocational capabilities, marked by prominent industrial and manufacturing representation, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and approximately 4.0% in annual employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,521, with local unemployment sitting 0.9% higher than the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation stands at 61.8% compared to 70.1% across the wider metropolitan area. According to Census records, only 12.1% of workers worked from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated within manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Industrial manufacturing is a distinct regional specialization for the area, capturing a workforce share 3.0 times the metropolitan baseline. In contrast, education & training accounts for only 4.1% of local employment relative to 9.2% across the broader region. Given its largely residential profile, Census figures comparing resident workers against local employment demonstrate that internal job opportunities remain constrained. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that employment rose by 4.0% and the labour force grew by 4.3% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1%, the labour force expand by 2.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help clarify future demand in Springvale South. Those forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid on the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Springvale South’s current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.5% over ten years. This estimate relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayer earnings in the Springvale South SA2 fall below countrywide benchmarks. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $41,958 and an average income of $50,578, whereas Greater Melbourne documented $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $45,994 (median) and $55,444 (average) as of March 2026. During Census 2021, individual earnings placed at the 7th percentile ($559 weekly), though household earnings ranked higher at the 36th percentile.
Furthermore, 35.2% of residents (4,674 individuals) sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 32.8% seen across the surrounding region, with households retaining 85.4% of funds for non-housing outgoings after residential payments.
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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At the most recent Census, the residential makeup of Springvale South featured 85.8% separate houses and 14.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 39.3%, substantially surpassing Melbourne metro levels, while 32.8% of properties carried a mortgage and 27.9% were occupied by tenants. Typical housing costs are lower than metropolitan and countrywide benchmarks: median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,600 (compared to $2,000 for Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally), and median weekly rent was $355 (compared to $390 in Melbourne metro and $375 across Australia).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springvale South counted 3,801 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,999 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 local domestic landscape is characterized by family units representing 79.1% of total dwellings, including 40.2% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 17.1% single-parent households. The remaining 20.9% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences at 17.3% and group households making up 3.7%. Typical household occupancy is 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Melbourne standard 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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Higher education attainment levels present a notable developmental focus in Springvale South, where tertiary degree holders account for 19.1% of residents compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Among these credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.3%, postgraduate awards make up 3.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. For residents aged 15+, vocational qualifications total 22.3%, split between certificates (13.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). Formal study engagement remains elevated across the community, with 29.2% of the population actively undertaking education. In terms of breakdown, primary school students constitute 8.7%, secondary school pupils account for 8.3%, and tertiary students represent 5.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springvale South reaches 49 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 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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Public transit infrastructure in Springvale South includes 49 bus stops across the suburb, connected by 10 distinct routes that generate 3,079 scheduled trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest transit stop measuring 191 meters. Due to the area's predominantly residential footprint, commuting is mostly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel method at 89%, alongside 6% commuting via train. Motor vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average, while a modest 12.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit operations provide an average daily volume of 439 trips across the network, translating to roughly 62 trips per stop over the course of a week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Analysis of chronic illness and mortality rates by AreaSearch indicates strong health metrics for Springvale South, showing minimal occurrence of widespread medical issues across various cohorts. However, private healthcare membership is notably low at approximately 46% of residents (~6,095 people), trailing both Greater Melbourne (56.7%) and the Australian benchmark (55.7%). Among recorded health conditions in the community, asthma affects 6.5% and diabetes impacts 5.9% of residents, while 76.9% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%. Working-age adults display favorable health indicators with low chronic disease rates.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over constitute 17.6% of residents (2,337 people), exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, with older residents registering robust health profiles relative to national standards.
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 exhibits exceptional cultural diversity on a nationwide scale, with 62.2% of its inhabitants born abroad and 75.4% using a non-English language in their homes. Buddhism is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 34.8% of local residents, compared to 4.2% throughout Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth reveals that the leading ancestral backgrounds in Springvale South include Other at 29.6% (versus 14.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 20.5% (versus 1.9% regionally), and Chinese at 17.7% (versus 6.5% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups represented in the community include Greek ancestry at 2.3% (vs 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.8% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springvale South is 38. 30.8% 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 age distribution in Springvale South closely mirrors Greater Melbourne across general cohorts, differing by no more than 3.0 percentage points in any single band. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census result, which sat 1 year higher than the metropolitan median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred in the mature adult bracket (45 - 64), decreasing from 24.6% to an estimated 23.0% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, demographic expansion will be heavily driven by senior cohorts (65+), which are projected to grow by 675 residents (29%) to reach a total of 3,012, alongside anticipated contractions in young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago 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 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 — 160 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,621 at the 2021 Census → 13,280 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 (212041318). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.