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Sydenham has an estimated 12,050 residents, up from 11,726 at the 2021 Census — a change of 324 people, or 2.8%. 147 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,051 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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AreaSearch indicates that Sydenham has a population of approximately 12,050 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,726 residents, the population has expanded by 324 individuals (2.8%). This variation is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,025 combined with 147 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,050 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. This 2.8% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (2.1%), establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.8% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that population gains will be slightly below the national median, with the community projected to grow by 1,120 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 9.1% overall increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
206 new dwellings have been approved in Sydenham over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below 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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Sydenham averages approximately 41 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 206 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 6 recorded during FY-26 so far. Even with a declining population in recent times, the rate of development has remained relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for purchasers, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $223,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—pointing to more budget-friendly options for buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $5.8 million have been logged during this financial year, suggesting a modest emphasis on commercial construction.
Sydenham exhibits somewhat higher construction levels relative to Greater Melbourne (running 16.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe), which helps maintain healthy options for buyers while bolstering local property values, despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This rate remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the established status of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Newly approved builds consist of 24.0% freestanding houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. The shift toward higher density housing options offers affordable access points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 66.0%), pointing to a decrease in available development land as well as changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 3106 people per approval, Sydenham demonstrates its characteristics as a mature, developed suburb. Projections for the future indicate Sydenham will add 1,095 inhabitants by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing should easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sydenham
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sydenham, worth an estimated $125 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.4 billion. 38 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning policies exert a powerful influence on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that are anticipated to affect the suburb. Key developments include the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the Shared User Paths Upgrade - Taylors Lakes/Sydenham/Hillside, the 9 Pecks Road Townhouse Development, and The Marketplace at Watergardens, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Major new all-electric aquatic and leisure centre being delivered by Melton City Council in Fraser Rise. The facility will include a 50 metre competition pool, learn-to-swim pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first dedicated aquatic sensory space, fitness and allied health facilities, community spaces, cafe and rooftop deck. Construction commenced in November 2025 with Kane Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Shared User Paths Upgrade - Taylors Lakes/Sydenham/Hillside
Victorian Government funded $8.9 million program to construct 2.5m wide concrete shared user paths connecting Taylors Lakes, Sydenham and Hillside via the Taylors Lakes Easement between Robertsons Road and Melton Highway. Stage 1, linking Robertsons Road to Kings Road and Sandpiper Drive to Melton Highway, was completed in May 2025. Stage 2, which will link the two completed sections and upgrade the fenced dog off-leash area with all-weather access, is in the design and approvals phase, with construction expected to begin in 2027/28 pending state government sign-off on Cultural Heritage and Native Vegetation obligations relating to the Wurundjeri Council and protected Tussock Skink habitat.
9 Pecks Road Townhouse Development
12 brand new townhouses by Pulis Constructions offering modern, spacious and low maintenance living experience over 3 levels. Walking distance to Watergardens Shopping Centre and Sydenham Train Station. Features 3 bedrooms, designer kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, ducted heating, and double garage. Full turn-key finish with no progress payments and stamp duty savings available.
Taylors Quarter
Taylors Quarter is a 9.1 hectare EnviroDevelopment certified residential subdivision of 171 lots in Taylors Lakes, the final major land release in the area. Land lots and townhomes, built by Sienna Homes, are now fully sold out, with individual home construction continuing across the estate. Messara Park, featuring a playground, BBQ facilities, bocce court and orchard, was completed in September 2022. The estate offers excellent access to schools, the freeway, Watergardens Shopping Centre and Watergardens train station.
Melton Highway Infill Duplication
Duplication of Melton Highway between Crown Drive and The Regency, adding an extra lane in each direction, installing safety barriers and street lighting, extending the shared walking and cycling path on the south side, protecting utilities, and upgrading kerbs, drainage, asphalt and road markings.
Ferris Road Duplication and Urbanisation
Major road infrastructure upgrade carrying over 17,000 vehicles daily. Includes duplication from single to dual carriageway, improved intersections, new cycling and walking paths, and a new road bridge over the rail line to replace the level crossing.
Aspire Community
Master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties in Fraser Rise, offering titled land for sale, house and land packages, and townhomes. Home to over 1,400 families with active construction and sales ongoing for remaining stages.
Cobblebank Community Services Hub
Purpose-built six-storey community services building on a 0.6-hectare site in the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, Melbourne's west. The facility offers over 13,000 square metres of flexible office, training and consulting space across six levels with basement parking. Targeting a Green Star Building rating. Designed to accommodate mental health, disability, refugee and family support services, allied health, education providers and commercial tenants. Funded by Melton City Council with $15 million from the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program and $4.6 million from the Victorian Government Growing Suburbs Fund.Architect: DesignInc. Head Contractor: Kane Constructions. As of March 2026, the concrete structure is fully complete and internal works are advancing across multiple levels, with facade installation and fit-out to follow.
6,754 residents of Sydenham are employed, from a labour force of 7,150. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,468, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Sydenham possesses a qualified labor force with representation across various industries, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an estimated job growth of 2.0% over the last year. In March 2026, there were 6,754 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and a participation rate matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.4% of the workforce operated from home, although this figure should be viewed in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Resident employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The suburb displays a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the share of employment is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 5.5% of jobs compared to the regional figure of 10.1%. This highly residential suburb appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. Based on the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 2.0% and the labor force expanded by 1.9%, while the unemployment level remained virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Sydenham. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Sydenham suggests that local jobs will rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sydenham is $1,820 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $721 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,302 a year against an average of $64,549. 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 the latest postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, incomes within the Sydenham SA2 are below national averages, showing a median of $55,302 and an average of $64,549. This is lower than the Greater Melbourne figures, which show a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $60,622 for the median and $70,759 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are at the 54th percentile ($1,820 weekly), while personal incomes are at the 32nd percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 37.6% of residents (4,530 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan average of 32.8% for this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 85.4% of their income for other expenditures, and the suburb ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sydenham had 3,848 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,650 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Sydenham consisted of 66.3% separate houses and 33.7% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of outright home ownership was slightly lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average at 28.9%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (39.7%) or occupied by tenants (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,650, which is below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $366, compared to the metropolitan average of $390. Across Australia, Sydenham's mortgage costs are lower than the national median of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sydenham counted 3,848 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% 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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Family households constitute the majority at 77.3% of the total, which includes 39.6% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.7%, with single person households representing 19.8% and group households representing 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 occupants is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Sydenham hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,446 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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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The region presents educational challenges, with university qualification levels (26.0%) sitting well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This dynamic highlights both an obstacle and a clear avenue for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical credentials are also common, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.0%). Educational enrollment rates are high, with 29.7% of the local population currently engaged in formal study.
This cohort includes 8.3% of residents in primary schooling, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sydenham reaches 37 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of public transport options reveals 37 active transit stops within Sydenham, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 10 separate routes, which together accommodate 3,329 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 230 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area for work, with private cars being the main form of transit at 85%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 22.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The average service frequency is 475 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 89 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.6% of residents in Sydenham report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.0 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 assessments indicate that Sydenham faces notable challenges, according to AreaSearch data regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health issues. A variety of health conditions significantly impact both younger and older age brackets, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~6,169 people). This is below the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues in the suburb, affecting 7.6% and 6.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 71.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 show health outcomes that are better than average. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 15.7% of the local population (1,887 people). The health profiles of these older residents present some challenges, with national health rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Sydenham residents were born overseas and 47.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.1%) and English (13.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sydenham shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 43.4% of residents born outside Australia and 47.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity is the primary religion, with 57.7% of the population identifying as Christian. The most notable overrepresentation compared to Greater Melbourne is in the Other religious category, which represents 5.2% of the local population compared to 2.3% regionally. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Sydenham are Other at 18.7%, Australian at 14.1%, and English at 13.1%, the latter being significantly below the regional average of 20.1%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of specific ethnic heritages: Maltese residents represent 5.2% of Sydenham (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian residents account for 3.0% (compared to 0.7%), and Macedonian residents represent 2.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydenham is 37. 30.8% 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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Sydenham has a median age of 37 years, which is identical to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and comparable to the national figure of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.1% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 13.1%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age bracket has expanded from 7.1% to 8.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 15.9% to 17.2%. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 12.0%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate major changes in the age profile of Sydenham. Leading this change, the 65 to 74 age bracket is projected to increase by 43% (460 people), going from 1,067 to 1,528. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 72% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to see declines in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sydenham
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 3 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 Jul 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 — 147 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,726 at the 2021 Census → 12,050 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 (213011339). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.