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St Kilda East has an estimated 17,448 residents, up from 15,813 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,635 people, or 10.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 7,240 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 research by AreaSearch, the population of St Kilda East is estimated at 17,448 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,635 residents (10.3%) from the 15,813 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,380 combined with 99 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 7,239 people per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating strong demand for local land.
The growth rate of 10.3% since the 2021 Census outpaced the state figure of 9.3% and the national average, making the area a regional leader in population expansion. This growth was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of the population increase in recent times. AreaSearch is incorporating the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, using 2022 as the reference year. Where such data does not exist for certain SA2 zones, AreaSearch relies on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a weighted aggregation technique to scale population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Age-specific growth rates derived from this aggregation are then applied uniformly across all regions for the period 2032 to 2041. Demographic projections indicate a substantial rise in the upper quartile of national statistical areas, with an anticipated growth of 4,065 individuals to reach a total of 2041 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a 22.9% increase over the 16-year span.
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154 new dwellings have been approved in St Kilda East over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 146, 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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St Kilda East has recorded roughly 30 building approvals for dwellings each year, amounting to 154 residences over the last 5 financial years. Records indicate 134 approvals have been registered during FY-26 so far. Because the region averaged just 0.8 additional residents per new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, the incoming supply is matching or exceeding local demand, providing options for buyers and allowing for population growth that could outpace current forecasts, with new homes showing an average value of $457,000—slightly higher than the regional benchmark—which points to a preference for premium construction.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals stand at $6.3 million for the current financial year, representing a minor focus on commercial construction. Building activity in St Kilda East is significantly lower than the broader metropolitan level, running 83.0% below the Greater Melbourne average per capita. This lack of new housing supply generally supports demand and values for existing homes. The volume of construction also tracks below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the area and indicating potential planning limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 12.0% detached houses and 88.0% medium and high-density options. This concentration of compact housing formats provides accessible options for buyers and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. The ratio of approximately 4855 people per approved dwelling highlights the mature state of the local property market. Projections indicate that St Kilda East is set to add 3,997 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If construction continues at its current pace, housing additions may not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around St Kilda East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Kilda East, worth an estimated $249 million. A further 173 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.6 billion. 62 are already under construction and 65 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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Local infrastructure projects, major construction, and planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Coles Carlisle Street Precinct Development, the Small Parks Program in Balaclava/St Kilda East, the 191-193 Carlisle Street Mixed Development, and Hampden by RMA, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Coles Carlisle Street Precinct Development
Mixed-use development by Coles Group Property Developments following the approved purchase of council-owned land and laneways. The project includes a contemporary full-line supermarket, a new underground car park to replace existing public surface spaces, new retail shops, residential apartments, and at least 250 square meters of new public open space.
Small Parks Program - Balaclava/St Kilda East
City of Port Phillip's Small Parks Program is delivering and expanding a series of pocket parks across Balaclava and St Kilda East to address one of Melbourne's lowest levels of public open space. Individual sites are progressing through staged design and construction, with Lansdowne Road under construction during 2026 and other locations at varying delivery stages.
191-193 Carlisle Street Mixed Development
5-level boutique block comprising 8 x 2-bedroom apartments, 1 x 1-bedroom apartment, basement parking, lobby and 2 retail shops at ground level. Approved plans and permits in place. The development at 191-193 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183 is a low-rise project with 1 building, 5 floors, and 9 residences.
97 Alma Road by Neometro
A collection of 41 apartments and 20 townhouses (61 dwellings total) developed by Neometro in partnership with the Besen Group, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects with landscape by Myles Baldwin Design. Located opposite Alma Park in St Kilda East, the project draws on St Kildas architectural heritage with stucco facades, metalwork, textured glass, coloured tiles and ornamental sun screens. Strong ESD credentials include solar panels, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, cross-flow ventilation and low-VOC materials.Builder is Manresa (McCorkell Brown Group). Apartments from $649,000 and townhouses from $1,790,000. Now selling off-the-plan with construction underway; due for completion in 2027.
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.
Hotham 62
Historic restoration of the 1948 Francelaw Flats featuring 12 reimagined apartments by ROWE Studio. Contemporary renovation of Art Deco building designed by notable architect Mordechai Benshemesh. Modern features include air conditioning, CCTV, video intercom, and private car parking while preserving original architectural significance.
Elsternwick Gardens (Former ABC Studios)
Redevelopment of the former ABC Studios site into the Elsternwick Gardens mixed-use neighbourhood by Milieu and Besen. The approved project comprises six residential buildings with up to 180 apartments following a 2025 amendment, food and drink premises, extensive landscaped gardens, public open space, retention and relocation of the historic broadcast tower, and direct integration with the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate.
Grandview Prahran
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted. Features include 3m ceilings, rooftop terraces with city views, 305sqm of communal gardens landscaped by Acre, EV charger readiness, number plate recognition, and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.ANZ confirmed as project funder. Over $50 million in sales achieved within six months of launch.
12,262 residents of St Kilda East are employed, from a labour force of 12,921. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 83.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,918, about 74% 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 is characterized by high levels of education, with notable representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and an estimated job growth of 4.0% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,262, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate was exceptionally high at 83.2% compared to 70.2% for Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, 47.8% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is less common, employing only 3.7% of the St Kilda East workforce compared to 7.2% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison of Census data for the working population versus resident workers suggests this primarily residential locality offers relatively few jobs within its borders. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 4.0% and the labor force expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future labor demand in St Kilda East. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment mix suggests employment for the area could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Kilda East is $1,988 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,210 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,226 a year against an average of $93,441. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the St Kilda East SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national figures, with a median of $64,226 and an average of $93,441. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $70,405 for the median and $102,430 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, individual weekly earnings are high, ranking in the 91st percentile nationally at $1,210, whereas household incomes are lower, placing in the 64th percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 34.2% of residents (5,967 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the Greater Melbourne share of 32.8%. High housing expenses account for 17.2% of earnings, but strong incomes mean disposable income remains in the 63rd percentile, with the area ranking in the 9th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Kilda East had 7,502 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 70% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $384 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in St Kilda East at the time of the latest Census consisted of 14.5% detached houses and 85.4% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. Home ownership rates in St Kilda East were lower than the metropolitan average at 18.4%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (29.4%) or rented (52.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $384, compared to $390 across the metro region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in St Kilda East are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Kilda East counted 7,502 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,278 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 47.0% of all households, which includes 15.5% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 5.6% single parents. The remaining 53.0% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 42.7% and group households making up 10.3% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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55.4% of adults in St Kilda East hold a university qualification, including 35.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 607 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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Residents of St Kilda East display high levels of formal education, with 55.4% of those aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This education profile positions the community well for employment in knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational education accounts for 22.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 11.7%. The level of educational enrollment is high, with 28.5% of the population participating in formal study.
This student group includes 9.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 6.3% in primary schools, and 4.4% in secondary schools.
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Public transport in St Kilda East reaches 52 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 10,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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 transport services in St Kilda East include 52 active stops for buses and light rail. These stops accommodate 11 routes, which together handle 10,144 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 169 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning many workers commute to other suburbs, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 60% of commuters, followed by 15% using trains and 7% walking. Car ownership averages 0.6 vehicles per household, which tracks below the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 47.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services average 1,449 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to roughly 195 departures per week at each individual stop.
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72.9% of residents in St Kilda East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show very positive outcomes across St Kilda East, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 68% of the population (11,777 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the locality are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 11.4% and 7.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.9% of the population reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 years of age show better health outcomes than average benchmarks. The population aged 65 and over represents 10.3% of the total (1,795 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne figure of 15.0%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.3% of St Kilda East residents were born overseas and 22.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Kilda East displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.3% born outside Australia. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 25.6% of the population. There is a notable concentration of Jewish residents, who make up 12.5% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in St Kilda East are English at 22.4%, Australian at 17.9%, and Other at 14.8%.
There are also notable concentrations of other background groups compared to regional averages, with Polish ancestry representing 2.6% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 1.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Kilda East is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 40.6% 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 in St Kilda East is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, St Kilda East has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (29.1%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (6.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national share of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and current estimates, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 27.7% to 29.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.4% to 11.5%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 11.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 7.5% to 6.4%. By 2041, population projections suggest notable changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 51%, adding 1,014 residents to reach 3,004, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to remain relatively flat, growing by 2% (37 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Kilda East
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 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 99 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,813 at the 2021 Census → 17,448 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 (206051134). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.