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Sunbury - South has an estimated 17,826 residents, up from 14,985 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,841 people, or 19.0%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 2,435 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.1% of that increase. That puts 430 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Sunbury - South stands at approximately 17,826 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,841 individuals (19.0%) compared to the 14,985 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth has been calculated utilizing an estimated resident population figure of 17,683 published by the ABS for June 2025 alongside 2,435 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a resulting density of 430 persons per square kilometer, the locality provides generous individual space and scope for upcoming building projects.
Surpassing both the broader state benchmark (9.5%) and nationwide levels, Sunbury - South's 19.0% rise since the 2021 census highlights its status as a prominent regional growth corridor. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.1% of recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, benchmarked to 2022, are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 analysis. In instances where specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset are utilized through a weighted aggregation methodology converting LGA trends to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are subsequently applied to every locality spanning 2032 to 2041. On the basis of these anticipated structural shifts, the district is slated for outstanding expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Over the next 16 years, current annual ERP figures indicate the population will expand by 13,139 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 72.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,210 new dwellings have been approved in Sunbury - South over the past five years, an average of 442 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 442 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals across Sunbury - South have averaged approximately 442 dwellings per year, accumulating to 2,210 residences over the last 5 financial years. With 1.2 incoming residents recorded per dwelling constructed during the prior 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), the local property market displays a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand that fosters overall stability. The average construction value of newly built residences is $372,000, coming in below broader regional benchmarks and offering more affordable entry points for homebuilders. Meanwhile, commercial building approvals registered during the current financial year total $5.8 million, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential focus.
Building activity across Sunbury - South exceeds Greater Melbourne (standing 42.0% above the regional per-capita baseline across the 5 year timeframe), providing ample choice for buyers while sustaining ongoing interest in the area's real estate. This level of building activity outpaces national figures considerably, reflecting significant builder interest in the precinct. The composition of new residential construction is dominated by stand-alone houses at 91.0%, alongside 9.0% comprising townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to families desiring spacious living. Building trends show developers favoring separate houses at a higher proportion than the existing housing stock (76.0% recorded during the Census), evidencing sustained buyer interest in detached homes despite land-use intensification. Generating an approval rate of approximately 29 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays clear attributes of an expanding suburban zone. Looking forward, the population of Sunbury - South is projected to increase by 12,996 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. While building activity continues at a rate consistent with future projections, prospective purchasers may experience increased market pressure as the population base expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sunbury - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sunbury - South, worth an estimated $3.68 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.1 billion. 70 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. A total of 34 major initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the district. Key developments feature Bloomdale Estate by AVID Property Group, The Sunbury Gateway, Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, and Redstone Town Centre, with the most pertinent projects detailed below.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A $152 million two-storey aquatic and leisure centre under construction on Beattys Road, Fraser Rise within the Plumpton Precinct Structure Plan. Features a FINA-compliant 50m competition pool, program and learn-to-swim pools, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first aquatic sensory space, 24-hour gym, allied health spaces, multipurpose community rooms, rooftop deck, outdoor beach-entry pool, cafe and car parking. All-electric design targeting 5-star Green Star accreditation. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and delivered by Kane Constructions, with $15 million co-funding from the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program.Construction commenced November 2025 with opening anticipated in 2028.
Redstone Town Centre
Redstone Town Centre is a 10.33-hectare mixed-use retail and civic precinct within the Redstone masterplanned community. Anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and Kmart, the centre includes approximately 40 specialty stores, an ALDI, medical centre, childcare, gym, and a civic/community hub. The project prioritises public realm over surface parking and is a key commercial hub for the Sunbury South growth corridor, delivered alongside Club Redstone, an exclusive residents facility.
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.
Redstone
Redstone is a masterplanned community in Sunbury offering a blend of residential living and natural open spaces. It features 2,500 lots, low-maintenance townhomes, extensive Jacksons Creek frontage, a proposed major town centre, and Club Redstone for local residents.
Everley Estate
Nestled on the picturesque banks of Jacksons Creek, Everley is a masterplanned residential community enhancing the landscape of Sunbury with 1,900 lots. Features 4.5km frontage along Jacksons Creek, over 88 hectares of open space, an array of bike and walking paths, scenic lookouts, sporting facilities, waterfalls, and wetlands.
Sunbury Square Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Sunbury Square Shopping Centre now complete. Features a refreshed modern facade, new full-line Coles and Kmart, expanded fresh food precinct, upgraded dining and entertainment zone, new community spaces with historical displays, improved south entrance with direct connection to bus interchange and Sunbury Station, and additional parking.
Yirrangan Road, Sunbury
Proposed construction of Yirrangan Road, a future connection between the Jacksons Hill estate and the Sunbury South residential precinct, linking through to the Sunbury Town Centre and Calder Freeway. The corridor crosses Wanginu Park, the site of significant Aboriginal artefacts, and a Cultural Heritage Management Plan salvage process with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung has been underway for several years. Hume City Council voted in May 2024 to proceed with delivery by 2029, but at its 27 April 2026 meeting the majority of councillors voted to delay the project indefinitely, citing rising costs (now estimated near $30 million against a $3.2 million Development Victoria contribution), financial risk, and slow development progress in the Sunbury South Precinct Structure Plan.Council will lobby the state government to review planning controls affected by cultural heritage approvals and will explore reinvesting the Development Victoria funding into other Sunbury projects.
The Sunbury Gateway
A permit-approved mixed-use development comprising 5 convenience retail/commercial superlots and 34 residential lots on 5.636 hectares with a Net Developable Area of 3.817 hectares. Strategically positioned at a future 4-way signalised intersection with dual road frontage to Sunbury and Lancefield Roads within the approved Sunbury South PSP area. The site was sold on 8 October 2025 under instructions from KordaMentha (Receivers and Managers Appointed) via LAWD. Substantially de-risked with existing pre-commitments in place and extensive infrastructure already delivered.
9,336 residents of Sunbury - South are employed, from a labour force of 9,660. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 66.7%. 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, 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 local labor market in Sunbury - South features a capable talent pool across crucial community industries, a modest jobless rate of 3.4%, and consistent employment patterns over the past twelve months. As of March 2026, 9,336 local inhabitants are actively working. The local unemployment level is 1.4% lower than Greater Melbourne's figure of 4.8%, while workforce engagement is slightly subdued at 66.7% relative to the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Findings from the Census revealed that 25.8% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that may have been shaped by prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions.
The largest concentrations of employed residents are engaged in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. A notable sectoral concentration is observed in transport, postal & warehousing, which captures a labor share 1.9 times greater than metropolitan proportions. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.4% of the resident workforce, trailing the 10.1% reported for Greater Melbourne. Although positions exist within the locality, a comparison of the Census employed resident count against local positions indicates that substantial numbers travel to jobs outside the area. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that in the 12 months leading up to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.5% while the overall workforce pool contracted by 0.5%, driving a reduction in unemployment of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point climb in joblessness. Future occupational trends in Sunbury - South can be gauged through the Mar-26 national workforce forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year industry outlooks have been combined with the local employment distribution to evaluate growth trajectories. Nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment profile indicates an anticipated job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation provided for context without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunbury - South is $1,727 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $828 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,683 a year against an average of $71,490. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the Sunbury - South SA2 earn a median income of $60,683 and an average of $71,490. These figures outpace the countrywide benchmark and compare to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in an expansion of 9.62% in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present estimates reach around $66,521 for the median and $78,367 for the average as of March 2026. Across the nation, Census records position personal, family, and household earnings for the area around the 51st percentile.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 35.7% of residents (6,363 people) and tracking metropolitan patterns where this tier covers 32.8%. While accommodation outlays absorb 15.6% of income, household purchasing power places disposable earnings at the 50th percentile, with the district falling into the 5th decile on the SEIFA income measure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunbury - South had 5,741 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 15% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that residential property across Sunbury - South was split between 76.1% separate houses and 23.9% alternate formats including townhouses, units, and other dwellings, whereas metropolitan Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other configurations. Full homeownership stood at 31.0%, matching the metropolitan average, while 43.0% of households held a mortgage and 26.0% lived in rental accommodations. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,800, sitting below the metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, and weekly median rent was $351 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. In the broader national context, monthly mortgage payments sit under the Australian midpoint of $1,863, with weekly rent also remaining beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunbury - South counted 5,741 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,829 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 69.9%, consisting of couples with children (31.8%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent families (13.1%). The remaining 30.1% is made up of non-family arrangements, including lone person households at 27.8% and group living situations at 2.2%. Average household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Sunbury - South hold a university qualification, including 14.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,253 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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Tertiary attainment poses a notable challenge in the area, as university degree holders make up 22.0% of the population compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, presenting a clear focus for future education policy. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. In contrast, vocational and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 38.0% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of certificates (25.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Enrolment across learning institutions is strong, with 28.2% of inhabitants actively taking part in educational programs.
Among these students, primary education accounts for 10.3%, secondary schooling represents 7.5%, and higher education programs involve 3.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sunbury - South reaches 106 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Transit infrastructure across Sunbury - South includes 106 active stops combining both train and bus services. These facilities are connected by 13 distinct transit routes that generate 7,304 passenger trips every week. Commuter access is favorable, with residents generally positioned 285 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential orientation, outgoing commuting is typical, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and trains capturing 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation reached a substantial 25.8% according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transit schedules provide an average of 1,043 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 68 weekly departures per stop. The associated mapping displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.8% of residents in Sunbury - South report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Data evaluated by AreaSearch regarding death rates and long-term health burdens highlights notable medical challenges in Sunbury - South, with widespread conditions observed across the community and elevated substantially among older cohorts, while private healthcare coverage remains robust at roughly 55% of the total population (~9,786 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues in the district, affecting 10.3 and 9.7% of the populace, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.8% of individuals reported experiencing no chronic medical conditions, in contrast to 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Chronic health issues are also notably pronounced among the working-age cohort.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 17.1% of the local population (3,048 people), exceeding the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne, and while senior health metrics face difficulties, they rank lower on a national comparative scale than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sunbury - South is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 12.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sunbury - South displays cultural demographics that broadly reflect the wider metropolitan norm, with Australian-born residents making up 80.1% of the community, 89.4% holding citizenship, and 87.8% speaking only English within their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.8% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplace, the three most prominent ancestry groups within Sunbury - South are English at 26.7% (exceeding the regional standard of 20.1%), Australian at 26.3% (surpassing the 18.4% recorded regionally), and Irish at 9.0%.
Other distinct demographic differences are evident across specific heritages: Maltese represents 2.7% of the local community (versus 1.1% regionally), Croatian accounts for 1.1% (versus 0.7%), and Hungarian comprises 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunbury - South is 38. 26.2% 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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Age distributions in Sunbury - South align tightly with Greater Melbourne across all primary groups, showing a maximum divergence of just 2.3 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, which mirrors the 2021 Census outcome and sits 1 year above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 28.1% to an estimated 29.8% of the populace. Leading up to 2041, the largest numerical influx will occur within mature adult and early retirement ages (45 - 64), increasing by 3,559 residents (87%) to total 7,654.
The sharpest proportional surge is projected among senior and retiree demographics (65+), which are forecast to jump 111% to reach 6,431 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunbury - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 19 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 2,435 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,985 at the 2021 Census → 17,826 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (210041540). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.