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St Kilda - Central has an estimated 14,027 residents, up from 11,857 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,170 people, or 18.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 433 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.4% of that increase. That puts 9,108 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 St Kilda - Central is estimated to be approximately 14,027 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,170 people (18.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,857 people. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,012 and 433 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. With a density of 9,108 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all Australian areas analyzed, showing that local land is a highly prized asset.
The area's expansion rate of 18.3% since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% and the country as a whole, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The rise in population was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.4% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 projections are unavailable, the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are applied using weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, substantial population growth is anticipated, placing this locality in the top quartile of statistical areas nationally. The population is predicted to rise by 4,932 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total growth of 35.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
505 new dwellings have been approved in St Kilda - Central over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 100 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below 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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St Kilda - Central has recorded an average of approximately 101 residential building approvals annually, yielding 505 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 19 during FY-26 so far. An average ratio of 1.2 residents moving to the area for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to balanced supply and demand conditions, though this has risen to 4.1 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating accelerating demand and a possible shortage of housing.
The average construction cost for new properties is $912,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end residential projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.8 million during this financial year, which underscores the predominantly residential profile of the area. St Kilda - Central registered around 75% of the per capita construction volume of Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 81st percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide. Recent construction has consisted exclusively of attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers affordable purchasing opportunities and attracts investors, buyers entering the market, and individuals looking to downsize. With approximately 253 people per residential approval, St Kilda - Central represents an evolving real estate market. Projections indicate that the population of St Kilda - Central will expand by 4,917 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes may fall short of population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support higher price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Kilda - Central
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Kilda - Central, worth an estimated $671 million. A further 170 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.8 billion. 60 are already under construction and 75 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 local planning decisions play a key role in regional progress. AreaSearch has identified 29 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include 14 Alma Road Mixed-Use Development, 97 Alma Road by Neometro, Ink (71 Inkerman Street), and the St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade, with details of the most significant projects provided below.
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14 Alma Road Mixed-Use Development
A 15-storey mixed-use high-rise development featuring 94 residences, including one and two-bedroom apartments. The project includes ground-floor retail and food premises, three levels of basement parking for 78 vehicles, and a communal rooftop garden with organic waste facilities.
Fareham
Gamuda Land's Fareham is a sustainable boutique apartment development at 95 St Kilda Road, St Kilda. The project is under construction, has topped out, and is planned for completion in mid 2026. Designed by BayleyWard and built by Markscon, it includes apartments, basement parking, ground floor retail, landscaped communal spaces, rooftop amenity, bay views, all-electric operation, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and a targeted average 8-Star NatHERS rating.
46-52 St Kilda Road
Boutique development designed by Ewert Leaf featuring 30 meticulously crafted apartments across 8 levels. Contemporary design with floor-to-ceiling glazing, premium Bosch appliances, and a choice of light or dark interior schemes. Offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom layouts, located near St Kilda Beach and Albert Park Lake.
34-36 St Kilda Road Mixed-Use Development
Permit-approved 10-storey mixed-use building on a 475 sqm corner site at St Kilda Road and Phoenix Lane. The amended permit provides for 32 dwellings, 97 sqm of ground-floor retail premises, 12 car spaces and 33 bicycle spaces. The site was still publicly marketed as a permit-approved development opportunity in 2025, indicating pre-construction status and no confirmed delivery program.
322-332 St Kilda Road Mixed-Use Development
A high-profile mixed-use development opportunity on a 2,872 sqm consolidated site. The project involves the transformation of 10 strata-titled office suites into a landmark destination. Due to its Commercial 1 and Mixed Use zoning, the site is positioned for a high-density residential, luxury hotel, or commercial precinct. Its location provides dual street frontages and proximity to the St Kilda beach and CBD corridors.
Ink (71 Inkerman Street)
Boutique collection of 22 one and two-bedroom apartments by developer Streetscape. Features innovative valet parking system, timber and stone finishes, and premium European appliances. Contemporary design with double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated interior palettes. Walking distance to St Kilda Beach and excellent transport connectivity.
St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade
City of Port Phillip foreshore works extending the St Kilda Pier landside entrance to Jacka Boulevard to create a new visitor arrival space and improve links between the pier, promenade, Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and nearby attractions. Works include a paved plaza, new planting and seating nooks, additional green space, upgraded car park entry and exit, wayfinding, public lighting, stormwater drainage, Bay Trail safety improvements, tour bus drop-off and pick-up facilities, and preparation for kiosk removal.Construction has commenced, Sea Baths car park entry works are complete, and further Jacka Boulevard foreshore works are continuing.
The Gild St Kilda
The Gild is a Fortis mixed-use residential and retail development on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. The project comprises refined 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences, penthouses, rooftop and resident amenity spaces, private dining and wellness-style shared areas, plus a curated ground-level retail and hospitality streetscape. Current public planning material indicates amendments to increase the scheme from 39 to 45 apartments and from 3 to 4 retail tenancies.
10,106 residents of St Kilda - Central are employed, from a labour force of 10,812. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 82.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,916, about 85% 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 St Kilda - Central is highly educated, particularly in the technology sector, with a recorded unemployment rate of 6.5% and a 3.9% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 10,106 employed residents, reflecting an unemployment rate 1.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, while the participation rate of 82.5% is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates that 44.7% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be affected by Covid-19 restrictions. The major employment industries for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional proportion. Manufacturing is underrepresented locally at 3.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.2%. Despite local job availability, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.9% and the labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% rise in jobs and a 2.3% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Future demand dynamics in St Kilda - Central can be further analyzed using the national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation across industries. Projecting these industry trends onto St Kilda - Central's local workforce composition points to an estimated employment increase of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, which serves as a basic weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Kilda - Central is $1,788 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,220 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,772 a year against an average of $87,283. 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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In St Kilda - Central SA2, the median taxpayer income is $62,772 and the average is $87,283, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the estimated figures stand at approximately $68,811 for the median and $95,680 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that individual weekly earnings are in the 92nd percentile nationally at $1,220, though household incomes are lower at the 52nd percentile.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, representing 36.2% of taxpayers (5,077 residents), which is similar to the regional representation of 32.8%. Housing cost pressures are notable, with 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Kilda - Central had 6,426 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 81% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,998 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing stock in St Kilda - Central consisted of 5.6% separate houses and 94.4% other formats like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Greater Melbourne. Home ownership rates in St Kilda - Central stood at 13.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (24.1%) or renters (62.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,998 was lower than the Greater Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $381 compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Kilda - Central counted 6,426 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,602 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 8% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 52% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 39.4% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 8.4%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 4.5%. The remaining 60.6% are non-family households, which are divided into single-person households at 52.3% and group households at 8.4%. The median household size is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.7% of adults in St Kilda - Central hold a university qualification, including 34.3% with a bachelor degree and 14.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 13.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,711 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in St Kilda - Central is high, with 53.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This education profile prepares the local population for professional opportunities in knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education is also represented, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (13.7%). A total of 24.7% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This cohort includes 9.7% of residents in tertiary studies, 3.7% in primary school, and 2.6% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Kilda - Central reaches 51 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in St Kilda - Central include 51 active stops, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are serviced by 13 routes, providing a total of 9,599 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 122 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most working residents commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 57%, followed by train travel at 10% and walking at 9%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A total of 44.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the pandemic response. The average frequency of public transport is 1,371 daily journeys across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 188 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in St Kilda - Central report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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St Kilda - Central shows positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across age groups. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 63% of the population (8,879 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 12.3 and 7.7% of the population, respectively, while 71.8% of residents reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over represent 11.4% of the population (1,603 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Health metrics for the senior population are positive, with national rankings aligning with the general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.3% of St Kilda - Central residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Kilda - Central displays a diverse cultural profile, with 23.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 41.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 28.6% of the population. The area shows a high concentration of residents identifying as Jewish at 2.6%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in St Kilda - Central are English at 23.7%, Australian at 15.3%, and Other at 12.7%. There are also distinct demographic differences in other groups, with French ancestry represented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Russian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Kilda - Central is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 42.0% 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 35 years in St Kilda - Central is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 32.9% of the population, whereas the 5 - 14 demographic is lower at 3.7%. This concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national proportion of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age bracket has increased from 6.1% to 7.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 12.3% to 10.7%.
Population forecasts for 2041 suggest changes in age structure, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 1,130 people (76%) from 1,495 to 2,626.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Kilda - Central
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 433 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,857 at the 2021 Census → 14,027 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 (206051513). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.