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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. 191 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Tarneit - Central stands at roughly 29,354 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,238 individuals (4.4%) from the 28,116 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 29,246 as of June 2025 alongside 191 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 3,687 persons per square kilometer, placing the community within the highest quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Across the preceding ten years, Tarneit - Central has exhibited robust expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, surpassing Greater Melbourne.
Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 70.9% of total recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. For locations omitted from this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of LGA-level population gains down to the SA2 scale. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these aggregations are subsequently utilized for all regions covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the locality is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of AreaSearch-assessed statistical divisions, with population forecast to rise by 11,973 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 40.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
313 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit - Central over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% 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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Dwelling approvals in Tarneit - Central have averaged roughly 62 residences each year, culminating in 313 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. The locality added an average of 3 new residents annually per completed dwelling throughout the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), indicating resilient underlying demand that reinforces local property values. Expected construction costs average $314,000 per dwelling—tracking below broader regional levels—which highlights comparatively accessible home building opportunities. In addition, commercial approvals reached $656,000 during the current financial year, underlining a landscape focused overwhelmingly on residential development.
Residential building volumes across Tarneit - Central lag Greater Melbourne significantly, sitting 84.0% below regional average per person. Such restrained dwelling creation typically underpins demand and pricing dynamics across established properties. Building levels also track below national figures, indicating an established urban fabric alongside potential land development limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 62.0% detached dwellings alongside 38.0% medium and high-density housing options, reflecting a growing proportion of attached formats that provide diverse price points from generous family accommodation to compact choices. This pattern diverges markedly from the current local housing stock (89.0% houses), signaling diminished greenfield availability, evolving lifestyle requirements, and an increasing appetite for diverse, cost-effective options. An estimated 464 people per dwelling approval characterizes this established community. Long-term demographic forecasts project that Tarneit - Central will gain 11,865 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If residential building continues at its existing pace, newly created dwelling supply could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify competition among purchasers and reinforce upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $58.3 billion. 30 are already under construction and 33 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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Local infrastructure investment, planning strategies, and major developments exert a significant influence on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 separate projects expected to shape the local environment. Prominent developments include Harlow Tarneit, The Grove Tarneit, Bluestone Estate Tarneit, alongside the Tarneit Indoor Sports Facility, with key initiatives outlined below.
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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 Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework
The Tarneit Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework is a strategic urban plan established by Wyndham City Council and the Victorian Planning Authority. Surrounding Tarneit Railway Station on Derrimut Road, the framework sets design and zoning controls for commercial, retail, residential, and civic infrastructure. It establishes public domain and transit-oriented development standards to accommodate rapid growth in Melbourne's western corridor.
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 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 78.9%. 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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A highly qualified labor force defines Tarneit - Central, marked by a substantial concentration in professional roles, a low jobless rate of 3.9%, and an estimated 1.6% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. Employed residents numbered 16,618 as of March 2026, with local unemployment tracking 0.9% under the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation reached a high 78.9% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that 24.3% of local workers performed their duties from home, though Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted.
Resident employment centers primarily within transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade. Local specialization is particularly pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, where the concentration of workers is 2.6 times the regional level. In contrast, education & training shows a smaller footprint, capturing 6.2% of the local workforce relative to the 9.2% regional benchmark. Comparison of Census resident figures against local workplace tallies indicates that this predominantly residential district provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.6% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, generating a 0.2 percentage point rise. National labor market outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labor demand in Tarneit - Central. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industry categories. Applying these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of Tarneit - Central suggests resident employment could increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a localized population forecast).
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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Based on ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Tarneit - Central SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $53,132 and an average income of $61,354. These figures track below nationwide averages and compare with median and average benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $58,243 for median income and $67,256 for average earnings. The 2021 Census shows household earnings positioned at the 75th percentile ($2,164 weekly), while individual income sits at the 55th percentile.
Looking at income distributions, the largest group comprises 44.1% of residents (12,945 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with the broader region where 32.8% fall within this range. Housing expenses account for 17.0% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels maintain disposable earnings at the 74th percentile, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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 most recent Census, the housing composition of Tarneit - Central comprised 88.8% houses alongside 11.3% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached structures, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Tarneit - Central trailed the metropolitan standard at 11.7%, while remaining residences were either subject to a mortgage (56.9%) or occupied by tenants (31.4%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,900 were below the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $380 relative to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Tarneit - Central exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the national level 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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Households in the area are overwhelmingly family-oriented, accounting for 86.9% of total occupied dwellings, made up of couples with children (60.5%), couples without children (15.8%), and single parent families (9.1%). Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 13.1%, comprising lone person households (9.9%) and group residences (3.1%). With a median size of 3.5 people, households here are notably 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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Tertiary attainment throughout Tarneit - Central stands well above broader geographic averages, with 42.5% of persons aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.0% across the SA4 region. Such educational standing equips the district favorably for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate awards at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (13.6%). Active participation in study is pronounced across the district, with 40.2% of the local population engaged in formal learning.
Within this cohort, 15.0% are enrolled in primary education, 8.5% attend secondary school, and 6.3% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit - Central reaches 80 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 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 provision across Tarneit - Central includes 80 operational bus stops serviced by 9 distinct routes, which together deliver 4,698 weekly scheduled passenger services. Local connectivity is favorable, with residents generally situated 206 meters from their nearest public transit facility. Reflecting the area's residential role, outward journeys dominate commuting patterns, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of travel and train journeys making up 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above the regional benchmark. Additionally, 24.3% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Public transport operations provide an average of 671 trips per day throughout the network, representing approximately 58 weekly trips for each active 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 across Tarneit - Central reflect favorable outcomes in AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics, with lower occurrences of standard ailments observed among younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering roughly 50% of residents (~14,618 people), which compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent health diagnoses locally, recorded among 5.3 and 4.1% of the population, respectively, while 84.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 6.7% of the population (1,969 people), sitting below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Health measures for senior residents remain above average, with nationwide standing aligning closely with 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 localities, with 67.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 59.6% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 31.8% of the local population. However, Hinduism exhibits the most pronounced concentration, accounting for 23.7% of residents—well above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.4%. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental country of birth), the leading category in Tarneit - Central is Other, representing 31.2% of residents compared to 14.6% across the region, followed by Indian ancestry at 24.8% (versus 4.2% regionally) and Australian heritage at 9.4% (against 18.4% across the region).
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Filipino heritage accounting for 4.1% locally (against 1.3% regionally), Samoan representing 1.4% (versus 0.3%), and Maori comprising 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. 29.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Tarneit - Central is comparatively younger than Greater Melbourne at the upper spectrum. As of August 2026 estimates, 38.5% of the community consists of children and young adults (0 - 24) compared to 30.5% in Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 6.7% against 15.1% regionally. This establishes an estimated median age of 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, and remaining 6 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, while the Australian Census median was 38. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 increased from 15.1% to an estimated 18.2%.
The 45 - 64 age group is projected to record the largest numerical expansion by 2041, increasing by 3,804 (71%) to reach 9,143. Meanwhile, the fastest rate of growth is anticipated among residents aged 65+, increasing by 112% to 4,183.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (213051583). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.