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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has an estimated 16,231 residents, up from 15,944 at the 2021 Census — a change of 287 people, or 1.8%. That puts 2,848 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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Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury records an estimated population of 16,231 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 15,944 people, this represents an addition of 287 people (1.8%). This variation is derived from ABS estimated resident population data showing 16,229 residents as of June 2025 alongside 70 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 2,847 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the upper quartile among areas assessed nationally by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the principal and virtually exclusive contributor to recent population expansion.
Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release using a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while unlisted SA2s incorporate VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adapted via weighted growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, cohort growth rates by age from these models are incorporated across all territories. Based on anticipated demographic patterns, AreaSearch projects the region to track in the lower quartile of assessed statistical areas, expanding by 224 persons by 2041 according to updated annual ERP figures, which equates to an overall 1.4% gain over the 16 years.
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289 new dwellings have been approved in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% 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 building approvals in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury have averaged approximately 57 dwellings annually, reaching 289 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Alongside a decrease in population over the recent timeframe, home supply has adequately met local requirements to maintain a balanced market offering ample choice for buyers. Constructing new dwellings costs an average of $1,373,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, luxury stock. Furthermore, commercial planning activity has seen $18.1 million in approvals logged during this financial year, reflecting a moderate volume of commercial building. On a per-capita basis, Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury generates new dwelling approvals at roughly two-thirds the pace of Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 56th percentile of locations nationwide.
Of the latest residential projects approved, detached houses make up 48.0%, while medium and high-density housing constitutes 52.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable departure from the existing dwelling stock (which is 66.0% houses), driven by site scarcity as well as changing consumer preferences and affordability factors. The district registers about 276 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low density market. Projections indicate that Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury will add 222 residents through to 2041 (utilising the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction volumes, incoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable buying environments and potentially enabling population increases above baseline estimates.
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Development applications around Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $116.5 billion. 24 are already under construction and 44 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 and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping urban development and community performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects anticipated to influence Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury. Prominent initiatives include the 359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development, Highfield Park Residential Estate, Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill), and the 426-430 Canterbury Road Development, with key details provided in the following project overview.
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Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development
Proposed retail and commercial development involving three adjoining retail freeholds with a cafe, offices/showroom, and warehousing. The site offers potential for value-add redevelopment subject to council approval, aiming to enhance local retail spaces and provide modern commercial facilities with parking and improved access.
Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill)
A boutique collection of 28 luxury residences above ground-floor retail in the heart of the historic Maling Road precinct. The project was designed by Carr Architecture and developed by Figurehead.
426-430 Canterbury Road Development
Permit approved mixed-use development featuring a five-level building with 72 serviced apartments, ground level retail, gym, cafe, and conference facilities. The site is currently for sale.
Highfield Park Residential Estate
Proposed low-rise apartment and townhouse development of approximately 35 dwellings on a large consolidated site adjacent to Highfield Park, currently in planning with City of Boroondara. A recent planning application, PP25/0938, was lodged for 'Buildings and works (roof) in a Heritage Overlay' at the 37 Highfield Road address portion of the consolidated site.
560-566 Whitehorse Road Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring retail at ground level and residential apartments above. The development will include 6 apartments ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Planning application submitted with construction expected to commence pending approvals.
Canterbury Community Precinct
Redevelopment of the Canterbury Community Precinct to provide modern health, wellbeing, and community services. The project involved restoring and redeveloping heritage buildings in Canterbury Gardens to create a contemporary hub featuring meeting spaces, the Maling Heritage Centre, and the Canterbury History Group.
Havenwood Townhouses
A limited collection of eight premium townhomes at 5-7 Leura Street, Surrey Hills (six 3-bedroom and two 4-bedroom). The project has an approved permit for 8 dwellings over two lots and is currently being marketed as "now selling" with Marshall White. Focus on sustainable design, EV readiness, quality finishes and landscaped gardens.
9,075 residents of Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury are employed, from a labour force of 9,313. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,821, about 91% 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 labour market in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is characterised by an exceptionally qualified workforce, prominent professional services employment, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and 2.0% annual employment growth. Figures from March 2026 indicate that 9,075 residents hold jobs, with local unemployment sitting 2.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the labour participation rate of 67.0% sits slightly beneath Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data recorded 50.5% of working residents operating from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged. The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Strong industry concentration is evident in professional & technical services, where local participation reaches 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, engaging 5.6% of workers in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury relative to 9.7% in Greater Melbourne. Comparing resident worker totals from the Census against local employment counts suggests that a substantial proportion of the workforce travels outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics shows a 2.0% increase in employed persons against a 2.5% expansion in the labour pool over the 12-month span, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury. These five- and ten-year models, aligned with local workforce distribution, estimate future trajectories. Nationwide projections indicate employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury's occupational profile yields projected employment increases of 7.4% over five years and 14.9% across ten years (this represents a weighted mathematical model for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is $2,709 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,088 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,071 a year against an average of $122,203. The average runs 91% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury SA2 generate a median income of $64,071 and an average income of $122,203. These figures place the suburb well above national standards, contrasting with Greater Melbourne medians of $57,688 and averages of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $70,235 (median) and $133,959 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal, household, and family earnings between the 85th and 93rd percentiles across Australia.
Examining income distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 35.9% of residents (5,826 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is most common at 32.8%. Local economic affluence is highlighted by 46.6% of households taking home more than $3,000 weekly, driving elevated consumer outlays. Residents retain 87.5% of income after paying for housing, demonstrating high disposable resources that position the area within the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury had 5,754 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 11% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,150 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent Census evaluation, the residential structures in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury were divided into 65.7% houses and 34.3% other dwelling types, including semi-detached units, apartments, and additional housing categories. This distribution contrasts with the Melbourne metro area, which recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury stood at 46.4%, surpassing the Melbourne metro average. The remaining residences were either mortgaged at 33.3% or rented at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality reached $3,150, exceeding the Melbourne metro mean.
Weekly rent in the suburb averaged $475, compared to $2,000 and $390 for the Melbourne metro. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury were notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent figures were also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury counted 5,754 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 75.6% of all local households, divided into couples with children (38.8%), couples without children (27.1%), and single parent families (9.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.4%, with lone person households representing 22.3% and group households making up 2.0%. The area records a median household size of 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.4% of adults in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury hold a university qualification, including 34.3% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 7.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,144 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,161 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 qualification levels in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury track well above state and national figures, with 56.4% of citizens aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community favorably within the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 34.3%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational training accounts for 16.2% of credentials among persons aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (7.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 32.5% of the population presently participating in education.
This proportion includes 11.0% attending secondary education, 8.8% enrolled in tertiary education, and 8.6% undertaking primary education.
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Public transport in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury reaches 72 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 72 active transport stops within Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, providing lightrail and bus connections. These nodes are serviced by 13 distinct transit lines that combine to deliver 4,390 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is solid, with properties situated an average of 204 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 79% of commuters, followed by 10% on trains and 5% walking. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A total of 50.5% of working locals reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 circumstances. Across all transit lines, transport frequency averages 627 trips each day, which translates to roughly 60 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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71.7% of residents in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics show strong physical wellbeing metrics throughout Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, evidenced by low chronic condition rates and mortality statistics, with youth demographics demonstrating exceptionally low occurrences of common ailments. Private health insurance membership is widespread, covering roughly 79% of the population (12,790 people). This sits well above the Greater Melbourne coverage level of 56.7% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the locality, each recorded among 6.9 and 6.9% of the population, while 71.7% of residents reported having no medical conditions, close to the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 23.1% of the community (3,752 people), outstripping the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes across the older demographic remain robust, although ranking lower nationwide than the overall local population.
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29.2% of Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury residents were born overseas and 23.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.3%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury exceeds that of most Australian communities, with 29.2% of residents born abroad and 23.1% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, embraced by 45.6% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence occurs with Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury are English (24.3%), Australian (20.1%), and Chinese (11.6%), with the Chinese representation considerably outpacing the 6.5% regional standard.
Other distinctive ancestral representations include Greek at 2.2% (against 2.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (against 0.4%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8% across the wider metropolitan area).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 25.5% 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 Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is older than that of the broader Greater Melbourne region. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 23.1% of the community compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 18.4% compared to 32.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 45, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which stands 8 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census.
Following the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 29.0% to an estimated 27.1%. By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are projected to experience the highest numeric increase, rising by 1,010 (27%) to 4,763, whereas contractions are anticipated across children and young adults as well as middle aged and young retiree cohorts.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 70 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,944 at the 2021 Census → 16,231 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 (207011155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.