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Tarneit - Central has an estimated 29,354 residents, up from 28,116 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,238 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,688 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 Tarneit - Central stands at approximately 29,354 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,238 people (4.4%) from the 28,116 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 29,246 from June 2025 alongside 190 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 3,687 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top quartile of all Australian territories evaluated. Over the last ten years, Tarneit - Central has shown stable expansion with a 2.2% compound annual growth rate, ahead of Greater Melbourne.
Most of this population gain was due to overseas migration, which made up roughly 70.9% of the overall growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology to scale growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb is poised for exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of all national statistical zones, with forecasts predicting an increase of 11,924 persons to 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 40.2% over the 16 years.
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565 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit - Central over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 98, 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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An average of roughly 113 new residential building approvals are registered annually in Tarneit - Central, with 565 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 90 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.7 new residents arriving per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the balance between housing demand and supply has remained steady, though this has shifted to -1.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting a higher vacancy or supply rate. Approved development projects carry an average construction value of $111,000, which falls below the regional standard, pointing to more budget-friendly purchase options.
Additionally, commercial development has been quiet, with only $656,000 in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Tarneit - Central displays considerably subdued construction levels (75.0% below regional average per person). This lower volume of new builds generally helps maintain demand and values for existing properties. Current construction approvals comprise 57.0% standalone homes and 43.0% medium and high-density options, with the rising share of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different budget tiers, ranging from traditional family residences to cheaper compact designs. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock (which stands at 89.0% houses), driven by declining land availability and changing buyer preferences and budget needs. The area maintains an established market profile with roughly 1532 people per dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts indicate that Tarneit - Central will add 11,816 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If local construction continues at its historical pace, the volume of new housing might not satisfy population demands, which could heighten competition among buyers and foster faster price appreciation.
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Development applications around Tarneit - Central
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarneit - Central, worth an estimated $5.86 billion. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.5 billion. 29 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a key role in driving local performance. A total of 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Prominent developments include Harlow Tarneit, The Grove Tarneit, Bluestone Estate Tarneit, and the Tarneit Indoor Sports Facility, with the following list detailing those of greatest relevance.
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Tarneit Road and Leakes Road Intersection Upgrade
Wyndham City's $10.5 million upgrade of the Tarneit Road and Leakes Road intersection, part of the Connecting Wyndham strategy. Stage one works duplicate the intersection with extra lanes in each direction, upgraded and new traffic signals, improved pedestrian crossings, and on-road and off-road cycling lanes. The upgrade addresses road safety and congestion driven by significant population growth in Tarneit and surrounds. Stage two (full duplication of Tarneit Road between Sayers Road and Leakes Road) is subject to future funding.
Newhaven Tarneit
Master-planned community by Peet Limited in Tarneit, comprising 2,200 homes across a fully serviced estate. Amenities include Wimba Primary School and Kindergarten, four parks and playgrounds (Navigation Road Park and Universal Road Park open), future wetlands and waterway, proposed 10-hectare sports grounds, proposed town centre, and the future West Tarneit Train Station confirmed for 2026 delivery within the estate. A Display Village with 14 display homes from leading Melbourne builders is active on-site.
Tarneit North Precinct Structure Plan
The Tarneit North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 146) manages 1,065 hectares for 10,200 dwellings and 25,000 residents. It features a transit-oriented major town centre near Tarneit Station, two local town centres, and a 113-hectare employment zone for 7,200 jobs. Current 2026 updates include the construction of the Tarneit West Station and the development of the Derrimut Road West urban design framework for mixed-use high-density housing.
Mindalk Primary School
New Victorian Government primary school in Truganina, formerly known as Tarneit Plains Primary School during planning and design. The school opened in Q1 2026 and provides Prep to Grade 6 education, supported inclusion places, 3 learning neighbourhoods, administration and library facilities, outdoor hard courts, a sports field, car park, and a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces.
Tarneit Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework
A long-term strategic plan directing the 30-year evolution of a major activity hub around Tarneit Railway Station. The framework organizes the area into nine character zones including a Town Core, Civic, and Health precincts. It is designed to support 8,000 jobs and 10,000 residents through a mix of high-density residential, retail, and community infrastructure. Recent 2026 updates include the concurrent planning of the Derrimut Road West UDF to ensure seamless integration with this core precinct.
Tarneit Indoor Sports Facility
A $60 million indoor sports facility planned for Derrimut Road within the future Tarneit Major Town Centre, within walking distance of Tarneit Train Station. The facility will include four indoor multi-use sport courts, four community program rooms, a cafe, office areas and associated amenities including parking. Design work commenced in 2025, with future expansion options including additional indoor courts and a gymnastics hall subject to further funding. Construction funding will require contributions from multiple external partners.
Oakbank Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1088)
The Oakbank Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1088) is a major masterplanned residential community in Melbourne's western growth corridor. Overseen by the Victorian Planning Authority and Wyndham City Council, the precinct covers a substantial area in Mount Cottrell and Tarneit. It is planned to accommodate approximately 26,752 residents and 9,554 dwellings, along with local town centres, a future Regional Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre, sporting reserves, and government schools.
Regional Rail Link
The Regional Rail Link is a completed major rail infrastructure project that built 47.5 km of new track to separate regional V/Line services from metropolitan trains, enhancing capacity and reliability for trains to Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. It includes new stations at Tarneit and Wyndham Vale, upgrades to existing stations, and improved connectivity between regional Victoria and Melbourne.
16,618 residents of Tarneit - Central are employed, from a labour force of 17,286. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 79.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,713, about 77% 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 workforce in Tarneit - Central is highly educated, featuring prominent representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 16,618 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.9% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate reaching an elevated 79.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates that a moderate 24.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local labor market is particularly specialized in transport, postal & warehousing, displaying a workforce share 2.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows a smaller footprint, employing 6.2% of the workforce compared to the regional figure of 9.2%. The area is primarily residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as indicated by the mismatch between the census working population count and the resident worker population. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the employed population grew by 1.6% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 released by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective workforce demands in Tarneit - Central. These five and ten-year projections have been modeled against the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by sector. Mapping these national sectoral projections onto Tarneit - Central's local workforce mix indicates employment would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarneit - Central is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,132 a year against an average of $61,354. 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 ATO postcode-level data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Tarneit - Central SA2 is $53,132, with an average of $61,354. This sits below the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $58,243 (median) and $67,256 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that local household income sits at the 75th percentile ($2,164 weekly), whereas individual income is at the 55th percentile.
Income distribution data shows that 44.1% of the population (12,945 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, compared to 32.8% of the broader region. Housing costs absorb 17.0% of earnings, yet strong household incomes keep disposable income at the 74th percentile, with the area's SEIFA index for income placing it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarneit - Central had 7,635 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 last Census, the housing mix in Tarneit - Central consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.3% other home types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of outright home ownership stood behind the Melbourne metro rate at 11.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (56.9%) or renters (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Tarneit - Central exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarneit - Central counted 7,635 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 10% 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 units constitute the vast majority of households at 86.9%, which includes couples with children at 60.5%, couples without children at 15.8%, and single parent households at 9.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.1%, with lone person households comprising 9.9% and group homes at 3.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Tarneit - Central hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 13.6% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 7,047 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 profiles in Tarneit - Central are notably high, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This high qualification rate positions the local community well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (13.6%). Engagement in learning is strong, with 40.2% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 15.0% of residents attending primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 6.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit - Central reaches 80 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Public transport infrastructure includes 80 active passenger stops operating within Tarneit - Central, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which combine to offer 2,149 passenger trips per week. Access to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 206 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 81% and trains accounting for 12%. Car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average.
Additionally, 24.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Average service frequency across all transit routes is 307 trips per day, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.5% of residents in Tarneit - Central report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 show positive outcomes across Tarneit - Central based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with low incidence of common health issues across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the total population (~14,618 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes were the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 5.3% and 4.1% of the population, respectively, while 84.5% of residents reported no chronic medical issues compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 6.8% of the population (2,001 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, with national health standings generally matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.6% of Tarneit - Central residents were born overseas and 67.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (24.8%) and Australian (9.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tarneit - Central ranks among the nation's most multicultural suburbs, with 67.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 59.6% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 31.8% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 23.7% of the community, markedly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Regarding family heritage (parents' birth countries), the three largest groups in Tarneit - Central are Other at 31.2% (significantly above the regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 24.8% (well above the regional average of 4.2%), and Australian at 9.4% (substantially below the regional average of 18.4%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds, with Filipino residents overrepresented at 4.1% of the population (compared to 1.3% regionally), Samoan residents at 1.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Maori residents at 1.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarneit - Central is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.9% 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 in Tarneit - Central is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (17.2%) but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (6.2%). The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is also well above the national rate of 12.0%. Since 2021, the local population has aged slightly, with the median age rising from 30 to 31 years. Key demographic shifts include the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 9.7% to 11.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rising from 1.2% to 2.3%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 17.9% to 16.3%, and the 35 to 44 group fell from 21.7% to 20.2%. Projections for 2041 anticipate significant demographic shifts for Tarneit - Central, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow substantially, adding 2,357 people (69%) to rise from 3,434 to 5,792.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarneit - Central
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 10 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 — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (28,116 at the 2021 Census → 29,354 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 (213051583). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.