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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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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is approximately 16,231 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 287 residents (1.8%) from the 15,944 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 16,229 from June 2025 alongside 69 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The region has a density of 2,847 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. This growth was almost entirely due to overseas migration, which served as the exclusive driver of population gains lately.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as a base. For regions lacking this coverage, Victorian State Government projections from 2023 are applied, using a weighted aggregation method of population expansion from local government to statistical area levels. Age bracket growth rates derived from these models are also applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic models point to expansion in the lowest national quartile, with the population projected to rise by 290 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 1.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
273 new dwellings have been approved in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, about 54 residential properties receive building approval annually, totaling 273 approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 44 in FY-26 so far. Even with recent population declines, construction levels remain appropriate, offering favorable conditions for purchasers. The average value of these new builds is $1,219,000, showing that developers are focused on the high-end residential market. Furthermore, commercial project approvals reached $18.1 million this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has approximately two-thirds the volume of new dwelling approvals per capita, placing in the 58th percentile nationally.
This rate is below the national average, reflecting a developed area that may have regulatory planning limits. Newly approved projects consist of 48.0% standalone houses and 52.0% medium to high-density options. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a clear change from the existing housing profile (which is 66.0% houses), indicating a decline in available land and showing a shift toward low-maintenance living options. There are roughly 309 people per approved dwelling, demonstrating a low density market environment. Demographic projections indicate Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury will add 288 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Under current building trends, incoming housing supply is expected to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $116.7 billion. 23 are already under construction and 43 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 infrastructure projects, public works, and changes to planning policies are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 25 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the 359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development, the Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill), the Highfield Park Residential Estate, and the 426-430 Canterbury Road Development, with details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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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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Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has a highly qualified workforce with significant employment in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and 2.0% estimated job growth over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 9,075 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation stands slightly below the regional benchmark, at 67.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records indicate that 50.5% of workers worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The concentration of workers in professional & technical fields is notable, running at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents only 5.6% of the local workforce, compared to 9.7% in Greater Melbourne. Although there are local employment opportunities, Census data comparing the working population to the local resident base indicates many workers commute to other areas. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.0% and the labor force expanded by 2.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future local labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to model future expansion. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury could see employment increases of 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for illustration that does not account for local population changes.
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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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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury SA2 had a median income of $64,071 and an average income of $122,203. These figures are high on a national scale and compare to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $70,235 for the median and $133,959 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and individual incomes are all high, placing in the 85th to 93rd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 35.9% of taxpayers (5,826 individuals) earn over $4,000, while in the broader region the most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 32.8%. Affluence is clear, with 46.6% of residents earning weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting high-end local retail and services. After housing expenses, residents retain 87.5% of their income, indicating strong disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury consisted of 65.7% detached houses and 34.3% other dwelling types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at 46.4%, with 33.3% of homes mortgaged and 20.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of residents was $3,150, which is higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $475, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median 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 make up 75.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (38.8%), couples without children (27.1%), and single-parent households (9.1%). Single-person households constitute 22.3% of the community, while group households account for 2.0%, making up the remaining 24.4% of non-family households. The average household size is 2.7 people, compared to the Greater Melbourne average 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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Educational attainment in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is higher than wider averages, with 56.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational qualifications are held by 16.2% of those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (7.1%). Enrolment in education is high, with 32.5% of the population active in formal study.
This student cohort includes 11.0% in high schools, 8.8% in higher education, and 8.6% in primary schools.
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Public transport in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury reaches 73 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 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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Public transport networks in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury include 73 stops, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes that generate 7,231 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 5%. The average household has 1.4 vehicles. A high proportion of residents (50.5%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport services average 1,033 daily trips across all routes, which averages to 99 weekly trips at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Public health records show excellent outcomes in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, based on AreaSearch analysis of death rates and long-term health issues. Younger age groups show very low rates of common illnesses, and private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 79% of the population (12,790 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic illnesses reported by residents were arthritis and asthma, each affecting 6.9% of the population. Meanwhile, 71.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The area has an older population, with 24.0% of residents aged 65 and older (3,895 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are positive, though they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
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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Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has higher cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 29.2% of residents born outside Australia and 23.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.6% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury are English (24.3%), Australian (20.1%), and Chinese (11.6%), with the Chinese ancestral share running higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%.
Other differences in ethnic backgrounds include Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Greek ancestry at 2.2% (compared to 2.7% regionally), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 24.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury has a larger share of residents aged 15 - 24 (17.2%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (7.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.3% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 15.0% to 17.2%. Over the same period, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.2% to 13.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.6% to 11.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models project changes in the age profile, led by a 39% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort (representing an increase of 543 people, rising from 1,386 to 1,930). The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are expected to make up 93% of the total population growth, showing an aging community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (207011155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.