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Sunshine North has an estimated 13,068 residents, up from 12,047 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,021 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 712 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.4% of that increase. That puts 1,629 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 for Sunshine North stands at approximately 13,068 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,047 people, this represents an addition of 1,021 people (8.5%). Such expansion is deduced by pairing the ABS estimated resident population of 12,751 as of June 2025 with an influx of 712 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With these numbers, population density reaches 1,629 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 8.5% growth since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 area (2.2%), establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader.
International arrivals served as the principal demographic engine, generating around 87.4% of total population gains in recent times. Projections for each SA2 district utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures from 2023, adjusted via weighted aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates calculated from these models are similarly projected across all regions for the span covering years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographers anticipate substantial expansion placing the locality within the highest quartile among statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to a gain of 3,140 persons to 2041 using the latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 21.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
549 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine North over the past five years, an average of 109 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% 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 permissions across Sunshine North have averaged approximately 109 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to 549 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.6 people per year arriving per residential unit constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local homebuilding is keeping pace with or outstripping demographic intake, expanding choices for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-projected population growth, while incoming builds carry an average value of $433,000 in line with wider district patterns. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $16.4 million have been logged this financial year, demonstrating consistent non-residential investment.
Per capita residential building volumes in Sunshine North exceed Greater Melbourne by 191.0%, offering substantial inventory for prospective purchasers. Recent construction output consists of 26.0% detached dwellings alongside 74.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density formats creates cost-effective purchasing opportunities that appeal to downsizing households, property investors, and first-home buyers. Marking a clear transition from the established neighborhood fabric (currently 82.0% houses), this shift underscores dwindling greenfield land reserves while catering to evolving household preferences and the demand for varied, affordable housing typologies. The presence of roughly 102 people per dwelling approval reflects a thriving property sector. Long-term demographic models indicate that Sunshine North will welcome an additional 2,823 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintained at current rates, residential development is anticipated to fulfill demand comfortably, fostering advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sunshine North
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 Sunshine North, worth an estimated $8.66 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $64.5 billion. 18 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 developments, and urban planning programs exert a substantial influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 projects expected to shape the local environment. Prominent developments include Sunshine Precinct, River Valley, Luma Sunshine North, and Sunshine North Village, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Melbourne Airport Rail - Sunshine to Albion Package
Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail connecting passengers from West Footscray to Albion. The project involves upgrading Sunshine Station into a superhub, laying over 6 kilometres of new track, constructing two new rail bridges, and adding new regional platforms. Construction commenced in early 2026.
River Valley
Masterplanned house and land community on the Maribyrnong River, approx. 11 km from Melbourne CBD. Now selling with 1000+ lots planned, staged construction, new streets, shared paths and direct connections to parks and the riverfront.
Sunshine North Village
Approved mixed-use masterplanned development designed by Buchan on a 2.18-hectare infill site. The scheme incorporates a neighbourhood retail centre of approximately 5,953sqm anchored by a supermarket, 174 residential apartments, medical and childcare facilities, commercial office suites, and 477 parking spaces. The project is delivered under planning approvals from the City of Brimbank.
LUMA Sunshine North
LUMA is a masterplanned community being developed on the 4.7-hectare former City West Water site. The project features approximately 300 sustainable townhomes (1-4 bedrooms) and the 3,600 square metre Willowbark Park. All homes are designed with a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating and include solar PV systems with battery storage.
Dempster Park Children's and Community Centre
Integrated early years and community hub replacing North Sunshine Kindergarten and Dempster Park Hall. The project will deliver two 33-place kindergarten rooms (up to 66 children at a time), an outdoor learning environment, staff spaces and amenities, a family space, a community hall, and two maternal and child health offices. The project is a Building Blocks Partnership between the Victorian Government and Brimbank City Council, receiving 5.89 million AUD in funding. Demolition of the existing kindergarten and hall and construction of the new facility is underway from mid to late June 2026, with opening expected in September 2027.
Albion Quarter Structure Plan
The Albion Quarter Structure Plan is a significant urban renewal project transforming 70 hectares of industrial land into a mixed-use precinct. Centered around the $80 million Albion Station rebuild, the plan facilitates the transition toward next-generation employment, innovation hubs, and diverse housing. It integrates with the Sunshine Station Superhub and the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The plan includes the ecological revitalization of Stony Creek and improved pedestrian cycling links. Consultation on the draft Structure Plan is scheduled for 2026, with the station rebuild starting in 2027 and broader precinct completion targets extending to 2040.
Luma Sunshine North
Luma is an all-electric sustainable master-planned community by Development Victoria located on a former City West Water site. The project delivers approximately 300 energy-efficient townhouses featuring 7-star NatHERS ratings and solar battery storage. Stage 1 (86 homes) and the 3,600sqm Willowbark Park are complete. Stage 2 (85 homes) is currently under construction with completion expected by mid-2026. Stage 3 (125 homes) is in the sales and civil works phase, with overall project completion anticipated by 2027-2029.The site includes a planned bridge over Stony Creek and local retail components.
Solomon Heights Estate
Long stalled 1920s subdivision in Sunshine North with industrial zoning and significant environmental constraints. Brimbank City Council continues strategic planning and engagement with State and Federal agencies. Access and servicing constraints and protection of native grasslands remain the key issues to resolve before any redevelopment pathway can proceed.
6,135 residents of Sunshine North are employed, from a labour force of 6,633. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 61.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Sunshine North maintains an experienced local workforce with prominent representation across manufacturing and industrial operations, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% and estimated annual job growth of 1.5%. By March 2026, 6,135 residents are in work, though the local jobless rate sits 2.7% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and the participation rate of 61.7% trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1% by a wide margin. Census returns recorded 17.5% of working residents based at home, though this figure reflects conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing displays an exceptionally heavy local footprint, employing workers at 1.9 times the regional average rate. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.1% employment locally versus 10.1% regionally. Although local businesses provide positions within the area, comparison of Census resident workers to local workplace capacity indicates that substantial numbers travel outside the suburb for their jobs. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% while the labor pool expanded by 1.9%, driving a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe across Greater Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Sunshine North. Mapping these five and ten-year nationwide forecasts against the suburb's existing industry profile outlines forward momentum. While total national jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across specific sectors. Applying these industry trajectories to Sunshine North's sectoral composition suggests local employment could expand by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note that this relies on simple weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunshine North is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $546 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,358 a year against an average of $50,659. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position Sunshine North SA2 household earnings below national standards. Across the suburb, taxpayers register a median income of $44,358 and an average income of $50,659, trailing the corresponding Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated projections indicate sums of approximately $48,625 (median) and $55,532 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals individual earnings placed in the 6th percentile ($546 weekly), whereas family earnings perform relatively stronger at the 28th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, 30.6% of residents (3,998 residents) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely aligning with the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Severe mortgage and rent obligations leave households with 84.0% of income remaining, placing the area at the 28th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunshine North had 3,862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, Sunshine North's dwelling stock was made up of 82.5% houses and 17.5% other dwellings (incorporating units, apartments, and semi-detached residences), compared to Melbourne metro where standalone houses account for 67.9% and alternative dwellings represent 32.1%. Outright ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan baseline, recording 39.5%, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged (29.8%) and rented (30.7%) tenure. Typical monthly home loan payments were noticeably lower than the metropolitan standard of $2,000 at $1,733, while weekly rental costs averaged $341 versus $390 in Melbourne metro.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine North counted 3,862 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,189 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 22% 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 domestic arrangements at 72.4%, comprising couples with children (34.6%), couples without children (18.5%), and single parent families (17.2%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 27.6% balance, consisting of lone person households (22.2%) alongside group households (5.4%). The average local household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.3% of adults in Sunshine North hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 976 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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 presents a development hurdle for the suburb, as the proportion of university qualification holders (24.3%) tracks considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne standard of 37.0%, offering an avenue for targeted educational interventions. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 17.5%, postgraduate degrees comprise 5.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.5%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (15.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.7%). Active participation in study is pronounced throughout the suburb, with 30.6% of the population presently engaged in formal schooling or coursework.
This enrollment figure encompasses 8.7% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Sunshine North reaches 43 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 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 network reviews identify 43 active transport stops situated across Sunshine North, providing bus connectivity. These locations are connected via 8 individual routes that deliver 3,446 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 281 meters from the nearest transport stop. Due to the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 84% and train travel capturing 9%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.4 per dwelling, while 17.5% of residents work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences).
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 492 trips per day across the collective route network, representing roughly 80 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.3% of residents in Sunshine North report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% 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 in Sunshine North track near national averages, with AreaSearch analysis of disease frequency and mortality revealing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a notably low rate of private health cover covering approximately 46% of the total population (~5,998 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.6 and 6.0% of residents, respectively, whereas 74.3% reported no chronic medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts exhibit robust health profiles with minimal long-term health burdens. Citizens aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (2,137 people), exceeding the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Older residents achieve favorable health outcomes that align with general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
57.9% of Sunshine North residents were born overseas and 74.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (31.8%) and Chinese (11.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sunshine North ranks among Australia's most diverse suburbs, with 57.9% of residents born abroad and 74.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious tradition, embraced by 42.1% of people in Sunshine North. The suburb exhibits a particularly strong representation of Buddhism at 23.0% of the population, well above the 4.2% documented across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages across Sunshine North are Vietnamese at 31.8% (contrasting sharply with the regional level of 1.9%), Other at 14.4%, and Chinese at 11.3%.
Other distinct cultural communities show elevated presence compared to metropolitan figures: Maltese residents represent 5.4% of Sunshine North (versus 1.1% regionally), Croatian ancestry stands at 1.1% (vs 0.7%), and Polish accounts for 1.0% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine North is 37. 29.7% 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 age distribution of Sunshine North closely mirrors that of Greater Melbourne, with the most significant divergence across age categories reaching only 2.1 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census baseline and Greater Melbourne's median of 37 logged in that Census. The most noticeable shift across demographic tiers since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, which expanded from 29.8% to an estimated 31.2% of residents. Heading towards 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are anticipated to absorb the greatest raw share of growth, gaining 1,091 residents (35%) to total 4,229.
Proportionately, senior and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the fastest acceleration, expanding by 47% to 3,152 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunshine North
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 | Sep 2026 last month 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 712 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,047 at the 2021 Census → 13,068 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 (213011337). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.