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St Kilda - West has an estimated 16,298 residents, up from 13,858 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,440 people, or 17.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 486 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 6,906 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count of St Kilda - West is approximately 16,298 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 2,440 residents (17.6%) relative to the 13,858 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated by taking the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,298 and factoring in 486 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density stands at 6,905 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area in the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 17.6% since the 2021 census outpaced the state benchmark of 9.3% as well as the national figure, establishing the suburb as a regional growth hotspot. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which served as the sole contributor to population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which utilize 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are used, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these aggregates are extended to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate a substantial population surge within the top national quartile, with projections estimating an addition of 5,921 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 36.3% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in St Kilda - West over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, 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 - West has recorded approximately 10 new residential approvals annually, amounting to 53 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 59 approvals have been registered. With an average of 12.3 new residents added per year for each built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is lagging behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Newly built properties average $1,528,000 in value, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end luxury market. Furthermore, $16.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building activity in St Kilda - West is exceptionally low, sitting at 94.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained pipeline of new housing generally reinforces demand and maintains valuations for existing properties. This volume of construction is also below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the suburb and suggesting possible planning restrictions. The composition of new construction is 10.0% standalone houses and 90.0% medium or high-density formats like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on denser housing options offers more accessible price points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With roughly 8656 individuals per dwelling approval, St Kilda - West displays the characteristics of a highly established market. Projections indicate that St Kilda - West will add 5,921 new residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing will likely fall behind this population growth, potentially worsening buyer competition and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Kilda - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Kilda - West, worth an estimated $718 million. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.3 billion. 63 are already under construction and 69 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, planning choices, and major developments play a significant role in shaping the area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that are expected to impact the local community, with notable examples including the St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade, 52 St Kilda Road, Fareham, and The Gild St Kilda.
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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.
Holckner Family Senior Living and Community Precinct - St Kilda Road Stage 2
The second stage of the Jewish Care Victoria St Kilda Road precinct, featuring a 10-storey landmark tower designed by Smith+Tracey Architects. The development includes high-quality senior living apartments, a cultural hub, seniors clubroom, gymnasium, and a rooftop gallery with 360-degree views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. The project focuses on aging in place with integrated community spaces and a medical center, following the completion of the adjacent Hannah and Daryl Cohen Family Building.
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.
St Kilda Marina Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of St Kilda Marina into a modern destination with retail, accommodation, and public spaces. Following the withdrawal of the Australian Marina Development Corporation (AMDC) from the original 160 million dollar plan due to economic challenges and soil contamination, the City of Port Phillip has implemented a contingency plan. A 3.5-year interim lease is in place while the Council updates the site brief and prepares to procure a new long-term lease by 2026, aiming for a new lease commencement in October 2028.The redevelopment aims to modernise the marina, enhance public access, and provide updated retail and commercial spaces.
3-15 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
A five-storey mixed-use development branded as 'Ondas villas' featuring 16 luxurious apartments (predominantly three-bedroom), ground floor retail space (327 sqm), and basement parking for 40 vehicles. The project, designed by Warren and Mahoney, retains the heritage facade of the existing Victorian and Interwar Moderne buildings. It includes a private concourse and a secret garden for residents.
St Kilda Marina Redevelopment
Council-led planning for the long-term renewal of the St Kilda Marina, an 8 ha foreshore Crown land marina precinct intended to remain a working marina while improving public access, open space, boating facilities, hospitality, retail and coastal resilience. The previous long-term redevelopment pathway with Australian Marina Development Corporation is not proceeding. A 3.5-year interim lease with AMDC commenced on 1 April 2025 to keep the marina operational while the City of Port Phillip explores a new long-term solution, likely including a return to market for redevelopment proposals.
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.
11,524 residents of St Kilda - West are employed, from a labour force of 12,185. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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. 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 labor force in St Kilda - West is characterized by high levels of education, with notable representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated 3.9% increase in jobs over the previous year. As of March 2026, 11,524 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 79.6%, compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 47.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical sector is highly represented, with local employment rates reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has a minimal footprint, employing 3.7% of the workforce compared to 7.2% across the wider region. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.9% and the labor force expanded by 3.8%, which led to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide context on prospective demand in St Kilda - West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of St Kilda - West suggests a local jobs increase of 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Kilda - West is $1,849 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,511 a year against an average of $88,253. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that St Kilda - West SA2 has a high income profile relative to national standards. Taxpayers in St Kilda - West SA2 recorded a median income of $63,511 and an average income of $88,253, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values are approximately $69,621 for the median and $96,743 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are in the 92nd percentile nationally at $1,236, though household income is lower in the 55th percentile.
The largest income group contains 34.4% of residents (5,606 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of 32.8% in this bracket. Housing expenses account for 18.3% of income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 53rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Kilda - West had 6,841 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 5% detached houses and 80% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $392 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in St Kilda - West consisted of 4.8% standalone houses and 95.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other configurations, compared to metro Melbourne where houses represent 67.9% and other dwellings make up 32.1%. Home ownership rates in St Kilda - West are lower than the metro average at 17.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (22.9%) or renters (59.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matches the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent is $392, compared to $390 in metro Melbourne.
Globally, local mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Kilda - West counted 6,841 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,046 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 51% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 41.4% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 10.8%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent households at 4.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 58.6%, with single-person households making up 51.3% and group households accounting for 7.3%. The median household occupancy is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.1% of adults in St Kilda - West hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 323 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,144 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 in St Kilda - West demonstrate high levels of formal education, with 57.1% of individuals aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This educational profile suggests the area is well-placed for professional, knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education accounts for 23.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 12.0%. Participation in education is high, with 27.6% of local residents enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 10.5% in higher education, 4.5% in primary school, and 4.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Kilda - West reaches 52 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 14,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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 - West include 52 active stops comprising light rail and bus networks. These stops are serviced by 14 routes, which together accommodate 14,404 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 133 meters from their nearest transit point. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the most common mode of travel at 56%, followed by walking at 10% and train travel at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.4 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average, while 47.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average of 2,057 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 277 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.5% of residents in St Kilda - West report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Health indicators for residents of St Kilda - West are generally positive, with mortality rates and general health conditions matching national averages across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 65% of the local population (10,626 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.9% and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 72.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The demographic under 65 years of age shows better health outcomes than the national average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.0% of the population (2,275 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne, and seniors in the area show high health rankings relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of St Kilda - West residents were born overseas and 23.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Kilda - West exhibits a diverse demographic profile, with 23.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 40.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest reported religion at 30.4%. The most significant religious variance is in Judaism, which represents 2.7% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across the wider Greater Melbourne region. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the most common heritages in St Kilda - West are English at 24.6%, Australian at 15.0%, and Other at 12.5%. Certain European ancestries show higher representation than the regional average, with French backgrounds at 1.2% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (compared to 0.8%), and Russian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Kilda - West is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.0% 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 in St Kilda - West is 37 years, matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 29.3% of the population, compared to 14.6% nationally, while children aged 5 to 14 represent a lower share at 3.9%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 26.8% to 29.3%, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 8.2% to 9.7%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 12.1%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 to 54 demographic will increase by 73% (1,446 people), growing from 1,978 to 3,425 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Kilda - West
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 12 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 Jun 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 — 486 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,858 at the 2021 Census → 16,298 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 (206051514). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.