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Sunbury has an estimated 15,379 residents, up from 13,671 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,708 people, or 12.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 802 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.8% of that increase. That puts 119 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Sunbury stands at approximately 15,379 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,708 people (12.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,671 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,364 in June 2025 alongside 802 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 118 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living conditions and capacity for future housing expansion. The 12.5% expansion rate of Sunbury since the 2021 census outstripped the state average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 63.8% of the total population increase during recent times, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also registered positive outcomes. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the Regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023, modifying them via a system of weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA down to SA2 scales. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also mapped to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward from these demographic trends, the area is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally, with an expected increase of 11,460 persons to 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, which would represent an overall expansion of 74.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,000 new dwellings have been approved in Sunbury over the past five years, an average of 200 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 194 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 224, broadly in line with 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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Sunbury has maintained an average of approximately 200 residential building approvals annually, translating to 1,000 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 206 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.5 people relocating to the district for every home completed during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply and demand appear to be in equilibrium, support stable real estate conditions, and new projects carry an average building cost of $372,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $4.3 million during this financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential makeup of the area.
Compared against Greater Melbourne, building approvals per resident in Sunbury run at about three-quarters the volume, though it places in the 94th percentile of all localities evaluated across the nation, and building rates have accelerated of late. This is significantly higher than the national standard, demonstrating substantial developer interest in the region. Recent residential construction is made up of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area with a focus on family dwellings that attract buyers looking for space. With a ratio of approximately 57 people for every building approval, Sunbury exhibits characteristics of an expanding outer area. Looking ahead, Sunbury is projected to add 11,445 new residents up to the year 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If building rates do not accelerate from their current pace, residential supply might fail to meet the needs of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and underpin higher price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sunbury
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 Sunbury, worth an estimated $1.66 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.3 billion. 53 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Few factors exert as much influence on local property performance as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 51 projects that are anticipated to affect this area. Notable developments include East Village Sunbury, Redstone, Alexander Park Estate, and Kimberley, with the details of the most significant projects presented in the list below.
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East Village Sunbury
A neighbourhood retail and civic centre spanning 9,250sqm, anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket with specialty stores, KingSwim swimming school, Anytime Fitness, Priceline, medical centre, Food Hall with five retail spaces, and Market Row laneway precinct. Features five standalone buildings with landscaped outdoor dining spaces, public town square, and sustainable design elements including solar power and electric vehicle charging.
Canterbury Hills Estate
A large-scale house and land estate in Sunbury, Victoria, planned to eventually host over 1000 families. Designed around a central lake, ponds, creeks and waterfalls, with 6-star energy rated homes and no visible power lines. Developer Townshend Group has delivered 13 of 46 potential stages to date and Stage 24 is the latest active land release. In 2023 Townshend Group marketed the remaining 205 hectares of undeveloped land for sale via an expressions of interest campaign through Savills.Separately, unauthorized earthworks and heavy truck movements (reported at up to 300 trucks per day) on adjoining land at 370 Riddell Road, owned by Fendall Farms Pty Ltd and Paul Attwell, led Hume City Council to pursue action at VCAT. In October 2025 VCAT ordered all activity on that land to cease immediately, with any future works requiring council-approved permits.
Sunbury South Precinct Structure Plan and Infrastructure Contributions Plan
Approved growth-area structure plan for approximately 1798 hectares of land in Sunbury South, generally between Watsons Road/Jacksons Creek, Gellies Road/Emu Creek, the transmission line easement and Vineyard Road. The PSP guides long-term urban development including about 11470 dwellings, town centres, schools, local roads, open space, conservation areas and infrastructure funded through the accompanying Sunbury South and Lancefield Road Infrastructure Contributions Plan. Amendment C207 was gazetted in January 2019 and the plan was most recently amended under Amendment C261hume, gazetted in June 2022.
Sunbury Community Hospital
The Sunbury Community Hospital is a major expansion and upgrade of the former Sunbury Day Hospital into a comprehensive community health hub. The facility provides a range of services including urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions, chemotherapy, dialysis, and day surgery. Recent expansions in 2024 and 2025 have doubled chemotherapy capacity with three additional chairs, increased diagnostic imaging capabilities (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scans), and expanded endoscopy procedures. The project aims to reduce pressure on major tertiary hospitals like Sunshine and Northern by providing high-quality care closer to home for the growing Sunbury population.
Alexander Park Estate
Residential estate on former farmland owned by same family for seven decades. Stages 5-7 under construction by Newearth Constructions. Features 139 total residences with house and land packages available through Orbit Homes.
Kimberley
Kimberley is a gas-free masterplanned community atop Sunburys escarpment, offering 2000 residential lots with 7-star energy efficient homes, three schools including the new Salesian College VCE campus, a residents club with pool and gym, views of Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, connections to parklands, and proximity to the future Sunbury North train station.
Lancefield Road Precinct Structure Plan
The Lancefield Road PSP guides urban development for approximately 1,095 hectares of land in Sunbury, facilitating residential, employment, and mixed-use areas, with integrated transport, utilities, and community infrastructure to create a diverse and integrated community providing a range of housing types, employment opportunities, community facilities, and open spaces.
Diggers Rest Town Centre Coles Supermarket
New Coles supermarket anchoring the Diggers Rest Town Centre within the Bloomdale community, together with specialty retail tenancies and supporting road upgrades. Community consultation undertaken by Melton City Council during 2026 confirmed construction activities including Banks Drive upgrades associated with the supermarket development.
8,533 residents of Sunbury are employed, from a labour force of 8,775. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,155, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local population in Sunbury possesses a diverse range of skills, with the building and construction sector showing notably high representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and steady job conditions over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 8,533 employed residents, which places the local unemployment rate at 2.0% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while the rate of workforce participation matches the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 24.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this data may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restriction periods.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated within construction, healthcare and social assistance, alongside retail trade. The locality exhibits a pronounced specialization in construction, where the proportion of workers is 1.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.3% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. The mismatch between the census working population and local resident workforce suggests that the area provides a relatively small volume of local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, total employment grew by 0.2% while the labor force contracted by 0.6%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends within Sunbury. These forecasts, which span five-year and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected rates of change vary widely across different industry divisions. Applying these national sector trends to the specific employment profile of Sunbury indicates that local employment would grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunbury is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,478 a year against an average of $71,556. 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 latest postcode-level ATO data consolidated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Sunbury SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $60,478 and an average taxpayer income of $71,556. This stands above the national median, whereas Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $66,296 for the median and $78,440 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Sunbury are situated around the 65th percentile nationally.
The statistics show that the weekly income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 36.2% of the local population (5,567 residents), which aligns with the regional proportion of 32.8% in this bracket. Residents keep 87.4% of their income after meeting housing expenses, showing strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunbury had 4,658 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $371 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,789 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An assessment of housing types in Sunbury at the most recent Census showed that standalone houses made up 98.8% of dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures accounted for the remaining 1.2%, which contrasts with the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of outright home ownership in Sunbury stood at 34.3%, which is higher than the metropolitan Melbourne level, with the remaining residential properties being occupied under a mortgage (51.6%) or rented (14.1%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,789 per month, which sits well below the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median rent was recorded at $371 per week compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390.
On a national basis, the median mortgage payments in Sunbury are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunbury counted 4,658 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,240 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local residences at 81.9%, which is broken down into 41.0% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.1% of households, with single-person households representing 16.2% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size stands at 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Sunbury hold a university qualification, including 14.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,875 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Educational statistics for the locality indicate lower levels of higher education attainment, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (20.6%) sitting significantly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. This presents both a developmental challenge and an opening for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common university qualification at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 28.1%.
The level of educational enrollment is strong throughout the area, with 29.2% of the population presently engaged in some form of study. This cohort is composed of 10.1% of residents in primary schooling, 8.6% attending secondary schools, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sunbury reaches 66 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 data lists 66 active transport stops within the Sunbury locality, which consist of bus services. These stops are serviced by 5 distinct routes that together provide 1,893 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is assessed as moderate, with residents living an average of 436 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential profile of the area, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Car ownership is also high, averaging 1.9 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average.
A total of 24.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. Service frequency across the transit network averages 270 trips per day, which equates to approximately 28 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Sunbury report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Sunbury presents notable health concerns, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with common health challenges distributed across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 55% of the total population (~8,443 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the region, affecting 10.0% and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 65.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. The area has 15.9% of its population aged 65 and over (2,443 people). The health metrics of local seniors present some challenges, with national comparative rankings closely reflecting those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sunbury is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.3%) and English (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Sunbury is lower than average, with 83.5% of residents having been born in Australia, 91.3% holding citizenship, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 52.8% of the population in Sunbury, compared to a rate of 43.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries represented in Sunbury are Australian at 27.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 18.4%, English at 26.7%, which also exceeds the regional average of 20.1%, and Irish at 9.0%.
There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Maltese significantly overrepresented at 3.1% (compared to 1.1% across the wider region), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Italian at 5.6% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunbury is 39. 26.0% 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 residents in Sunbury is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national median of 38 years. Compared against Greater Melbourne, the 55 to 64 year age bracket is overrepresented at 13.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 year bracket is underrepresented at 12.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 12.6% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 12.8%.
Long-term population projections to 2041 point to substantial shifts in the demographic structure of Sunbury. Leading this change, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to expand by 89% (an increase of 1,743 people) to reach 3,709 from an initial cohort of 1,965.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunbury
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 |
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| 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 — 802 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,671 at the 2021 Census → 15,379 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 (210041240). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.