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Sydenham has an estimated 12,055 residents, up from 11,726 at the 2021 Census — a change of 329 people, or 2.8%. 153 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,052 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 AreaSearch, the population of Sydenham stands at approximately 12,055 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 329 individuals, which amounts to a 2.8% increase over the 2021 Census count of 11,726 people. The adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,025 recorded as of June 2025, combined with 153 newly validated addresses since the Census date. With a density of 3,051 persons per square kilometer, Sydenham falls within the upper quartile when compared to other locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 2.8% expansion since the 2021 census outperformed the SA3 region average of 2.2%, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
Recent population gains were largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.8% of the total increase. SA2 population projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, modified via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all regions for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, population expansion is projected to sit marginally below the national statistical area median, expanding by 981 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall rise of 7.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
173 new dwellings have been approved in Sydenham over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% 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 Sydenham have averaged roughly 34 dwellings annually, accumulating to 173 homes across the past 5 financial years. Despite earlier population reductions, current residential building volumes have kept pace sufficiently to benefit buyers, with average construction costs standing at $284,000—below regional benchmarks—providing relatively accessible price points. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $5.8 million this financial year, underscoring the suburb's largely residential profile. Per capita residential development in Sydenham aligns closely with Greater Melbourne averages, preserving overall market equilibrium in step with the broader metropolitan area. However, activity tracks below nationwide averages, illustrating urban maturity and potential local planning limitations.
Recent building approvals consist of 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats delivers accessible pricing for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. This pattern marks a distinct departure from the existing built environment (where houses make up 66.0%), reflecting constrained land availability alongside evolving buyer preferences and budgets. A ratio of roughly 3745 people per dwelling approval highlights a well-established property market. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate Sydenham will absorb 951 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Prevailing building activity appears sufficient to accommodate expected housing demand, maintaining supportive purchasing conditions while creating capacity for growth beyond baseline 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 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.2 billion. 45 are already under construction and 38 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, development schemes, and strategic planning decisions exert a major influence on local outcomes. AreaSearch has logged 20 key projects with the potential to affect the suburb. Prominent undertakings 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.
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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 70.6%. 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 9,473, 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 features a qualified labor pool with varied industry representation, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and a projected employment growth of 2.0% during the previous year. As of March 2026, 6,754 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate stands at 0.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and workforce participation rates are comparable to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.4% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Sydenham exhibits notable specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local employment proportion is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.5% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Given the suburb's residential focus, local job density remains comparatively low when evaluating resident workers against local employment counts from the Census. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.0% while the labour force expanded by 1.9%, keeping local unemployment steady. Over the same interval, Greater Melbourne experienced employment gains of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Sydenham. These five- and ten-year projections have been weighted against local industry shares. Across Australia, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to Sydenham's workforce suggests local employment growth of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for context rather than a localized population-based model).
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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 AreaSearch's postcode-level ATO figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Sydenham SA2 remain below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median income of $55,302 and an average of $64,549. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,622 (median) and $70,759 (average) as of March 2026. Under the 2021 Census, local household earnings placed at the 54th percentile ($1,820 weekly), whereas individual earnings sat at the 32nd percentile.
A central bracket comprising 37.6% of residents (4,532 people) earns between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Residents retain 85.4% of income following housing outlays, and the suburb falls into the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Sydenham comprised 66.3% separate houses and 33.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwelling types), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings throughout metropolitan Melbourne. Full home ownership stood at 28.9%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.7% and rentals made up 31.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,650, well below Greater Melbourne's $2,000, while median weekly rent was $366 compared to $390 across the metropolis. On a national scale, Sydenham mortgages sit substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with local rental costs also 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.3%, broken down into couples with children (39.6%), couples without children (20.7%), and single parent arrangements (15.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.7%, including single-person households at 19.8% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, surpassing 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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Attainment figures show that 26.0% of local residents hold higher education degrees, lagging behind the Greater Melbourne figure of 37.0%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are prominent throughout the community, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including certificates (20.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Formal education enrolment stands at a robust 29.7% of all residents. Within this student population, 8.3% attend primary school, 8.0% are enrolled in secondary education, and 6.1% undertake tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Sydenham reaches 37 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 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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Sydenham contains 37 operational transit stops serviced by local bus networks across 10 separate routes, generating 3,161 weekly passenger departures. Public transport access is convenient, with residents located an average of 230 meters from their closest stop. Due to the area's residential makeup, commuting is primarily outbound; 85% of journeys are made by private car and 10% by train. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, exceeding regional standards. In the 2021 Census, 22.4% of workers worked from home, a metric potentially affected by pandemic lockdown conditions. Transit service schedules across all lines deliver an average of 451 trips per day, translating to roughly 85 weekly trips at each active 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight notable public health challenges in Sydenham across mortality figures and chronic disease incidence affecting multiple age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of residents (~6,172 people), which tracks below the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7%. The most widely reported conditions locally are mental health disorders and arthritis, diagnosed in 7.6% and 6.8% of residents, respectively. Overall, 71.6% of the population reported being free from chronic medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 exhibit comparatively favorable health metrics.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 14.3% of the community (1,719 people), with older cohorts experiencing health challenges broadly aligned with national trends.
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 exhibits substantial multicultural diversity, with 43.4% of residents born abroad and 47.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 57.7% of the local population. A key statistical variation is observed in the Other religious category, which represents 5.2% of residents compared to 2.3% throughout Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading background categories in Sydenham are Other at 18.7%, Australian at 14.1%, and English at 13.1% (which sits well below the metropolitan level of 20.1%). Specific community concentrations are also evident: Maltese ancestry represents 5.2% locally (versus 1.1% regionally), Croatian accounts for 3.0% (versus 0.7%), and Macedonian comprises 2.9% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydenham is 37. 31.4% 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's demographic distribution closely resembles the metropolitan benchmark, showing a maximum divergence of 2.9 percentage points from Greater Melbourne. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, matching both the 2021 Census result for the suburb and the Greater Melbourne median at that time. The most visible shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 28.9% to an estimated 31.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents (65+) will drive most demographic growth, increasing by 912 residents (53%) to 2,631, while cohorts covering children, young adults, and middle-aged adults are projected to contract.
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 153 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,726 at the 2021 Census → 12,055 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 (213011339). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.