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Tarneit - North has an estimated 16,748 residents, up from 7,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,551 people, or 132.7%. Growth has averaged 22.9% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 3,464 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 77.8% of that increase. That puts 1,167 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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Tarneit - North is estimated to have a population of approximately 16,748 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,197 people, this represents an addition of 9,551 residents (132.7%). This demographic shift incorporates ABS estimated resident population figures of 16,453 as of June 2025 alongside 3,464 validated new addresses added following the Census. Population density sits at 1,167 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations. The local 132.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census substantially outpaced the state mark of 9.5% as well as the nationwide figure, establishing the locality as a leading regional growth hub.
Inflow from interstate migrants served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 77.8% of recent population increases, supported by positive contributions from overseas migration and natural increase. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are applied across SA2 boundaries by AreaSearch. Where these datasets are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via a population growth weighted aggregation method translating LGA trends down to SA2 zones. Age-specific expansion rates calculated through this aggregation are further applied across all study zones for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic modelling indicates extraordinary momentum that ranks within the top 10 percent of AreaSearch locations, forecasting an influx of 25,001 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, which equates to an overall growth rate of 144.1% over the 16-year projection horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,934 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit - North over the past five years, an average of 986 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 59 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 986 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% 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 Tarneit - North have run at an annual average of roughly 986 dwellings, accumulating 4,934 total approved residences over the past 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.1 new residents added per annum for each newly constructed home over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 and FY-26) underscores sustained demand capable of reinforcing local asset values. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings sits at $338,000, coming in below broader regional cost levels and pointing toward relatively accessible housing stock for purchasers. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $1.7 million during this financial year, underscoring the primarily residential focus of the precinct.
New residential building consents per capita in Tarneit - North outstrip Greater Melbourne by 587.0%, expanding available options for home buyers despite an easing in building volumes across recent periods. This building rate also significantly surpasses national levels, highlighting robust developer interest. Consented construction is heavily weighted toward detached houses at 94.0%, while townhouses or apartments constitute 6.0%, reinforcing the suburban character through spacious family-oriented dwellings. The metric of around 17 people per approval highlights the emerging nature of the district. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate an increase of 24,133 residents across Tarneit - North through to 2041. Given prevailing construction trends, the pipeline of incoming dwellings appears well positioned to satisfy demand, generating positive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tarneit - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarneit - North, worth an estimated $2.29 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $58.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 38 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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Strategic urban planning and major civil works play a vital role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has identified 33 infrastructure initiatives expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Tarneit North Community Precinct, the Wyndham Regional Stadium Precinct, the Truganina Employment Area Precinct Structure Plan, and the Riverdale Precinct Structure Plan.
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Tarneit North Community Precinct
Masterplanned community precinct development by Wyndham City Council. The Bembit Bag-rook Community Centre was completed in 2022. Stage 1 of Polly Parade Reserve, including sports fields, tennis courts, and a playground, was completed in December 2025. Construction of the Stage 2 sporting pavilion is currently underway and is expected to open in early 2026.
Tarneit North Community Precinct
The Tarneit North Community Precinct is a masterplanned development by Wyndham City Council providing community, health, educational, and recreational facilities for the growing Tarneit population. The Bembit Bag-rook Community Centre, completed in 2022, includes kindergarten, maternal child health services, and hireable spaces. Ongoing construction at Polly Parade Reserve features soccer fields, cricket oval, tennis courts, pavilions, and play areas, with stage one completing mid-2025 and further stages to follow.
Marigold Tarneit
A masterplanned residential community offering 900 new homes with convenient and connected lifestyle in Tarneit North. The development spans 60 hectares with over 14 hectares reserved for natural open space, featuring parks, playgrounds, wetlands, and Linear Creek Reserve. Stage 8 has reached major milestone with titling completed and construction substantially finished, with land lots still available for purchase.
Wyndham Regional Stadium Precinct
63-hectare masterplanned precinct in Tarneit incorporating a proposed 15,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (currently on hold), completed Ironbark Fields sports complex, future residential community of approximately 800 lots, commercial and business hub, extensive parkland and community facilities. The stadium component has been placed on hold indefinitely following the surrender of Western United FC's A-League licence in August 2025. Council is now reviewing alternative options for the site while continuing to deliver non-stadium elements.
Bluestone Estate Tarneit
Master-planned community by Satterley Property Group on a 45.9-hectare site at 800 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, featuring over 800 lots with more than 13 hectares of open space and a 1.47-hectare Town Centre. Includes waterways with walking tracks and heritage site preservation along Dry Creek. As of mid-2026 the estate is in its final stages of release, with Satterley marketing it as almost sold out; Stages 6 and 7 titles are due May 2026 and Stage 9 is already titled.A Display Village on Perlino Boulevard is open, showcasing 19 homes from Victoria's leading builders, and the future Bluestone Town Centre is set to open in late 2026.
Riverdale Precinct Structure Plan
The Riverdale Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a comprehensive long-term framework for a new community in Tarneit, designed to house over 34,000 residents across 12,000 dwellings. As of early 2026, the precinct is transitioning into a significant delivery phase marked by the construction of the West Tarneit Station, which completed a major building blitz in January 2026 and is scheduled to open in late 2026. The plan incorporates a Major Town Centre, two local centres, and an extensive open space network along Davis Creek and the Werribee River, with recent planning amendments ensuring consistency with national biodiversity standards.
Harlow Tarneit
A masterplanned community offering premium land and house packages in Melbourne's fastest-growing suburb. Features 100,000m2 of parklands, wetlands and green open space, proposed private college, future childcare centre and government primary school on-site. Located 2km from Tarneit with two future Town Centres adjacent to the community.
Mount Cottrell Terminal Station
A critical utility infrastructure development by Powercor to strengthen the electrical grid across Melbourne's outer west growth corridor. The terminal station will connect to existing 220 kV transmission lines and step the power down to 132 kV via new transformers and switchgear, providing safe and reliable electricity capability for around 100,000 homes and expanding industrial precincts.
7,623 residents of Tarneit - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,873. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 70.0%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 13,498, about 81% 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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Tarneit - North boasts a highly skilled labor pool where professional services are strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 0.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,623 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key employment sectors for local residents comprise transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, together with retail trade.
The local labor market exhibits marked concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment share is 3.3 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, the education & training industry captures only 4.4% of the working resident population against the 9.2% regional standard. As evidenced by Census comparisons between the resident labor pool and locally based jobs, this residential precinct provides relatively limited workplace opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.9% while the labor force grew by 1.9%, driving an unemployment increase of 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.1% and the labour supply rose 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward-looking context regarding future labor demand for Tarneit - North. Applying these industry projections across five-year (6.6% nationwide) and ten-year (13.7% nationwide) intervals to the local industry distribution suggests employment demand for local workers could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarneit - North is $2,198 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $933 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,725 a year against an average of $68,968. 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 evaluation of ATO tax data for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, taxpayers in the Tarneit - North SA2 generated a median income of $59,725 alongside an average income of $68,968. This median stands slightly above national levels, while comparing to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,471 for median earnings and $75,603 on average. Local family, personal, and household earnings align near the 74th percentile across Australia based on Census records.
Earnings distribution reveals 48.6% of residents (8,139 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, compared to 32.8% regionally. Residential costs account for 19.7% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable income at the 72nd percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarneit - North had 1,965 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 4% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,065 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 99.2% of dwellings in Tarneit - North, with semi-detached, apartment, and other non-house dwellings comprising 0.8%, standing in sharp contrast to the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwelling formats observed across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Tarneit - North lagged the broader metropolitan average at 3.7%, with occupied private dwellings primarily held under a mortgage (64.8%) or rented (31.5%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were higher than metropolitan norms at $2,065 compared to $2,000 for Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent sat at $391 against $390 across the metropolis.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarneit - North counted 1,965 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,573 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 87.6% of all occupied homes in the area, broken down into couples with children (60.2%), couples without children (18.3%), and single parent households (7.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.4%, consisting of single-person households at 7.8% and group households at 4.6%. The typical household size in Tarneit - North is 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.7% of adults in Tarneit - North hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 18.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 752 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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 in Tarneit - North significantly outpaces broader benchmarks, as 49.7% of persons aged 15+ hold higher education degrees, compared with 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders account for 28.4% of residents, postgraduate degree holders represent 18.9%, and graduate diploma recipients make up 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 27.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of 15.0% with advanced diplomas and 12.0% with certificates. A substantial 37.6% of the local population is actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 14.2% attending primary school, 5.9% engaged in higher education, and 4.7% enrolled in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit - North reaches 21 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 880 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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The public transit network within Tarneit - North consists of 21 active stops across bus and train modes. A network of 12 distinct routes serves these locations, generating a total of 9,943 weekly passenger departures. Transport access is classified as limited, with an average distance of 879 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Commuting is dominated by private vehicles, used by 81% of outward commuters, while 14% travel by train. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, which exceeds regional standards, while 23.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under possible COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit lines, transit services operate at an average rate of 1,420 trips per day, translating to roughly 473 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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90.7% of residents in Tarneit - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality metrics, Tarneit - North demonstrates strong health outcomes, exhibiting very low rates of common health conditions across all cohorts. Private health insurance coverage slightly surpasses typical SA2 standards, with approximately 53% of all residents (~8,926 people) holding private cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 3.3% and 2.8% of the population respectively, while 90.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 1.9% of the population (321 people), well below the 15.1% regional proportion for Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for local older residents remain exceptionally favourable, aligning with national rankings for the wider populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
68.9% of Tarneit - North residents were born overseas and 79.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (29.7%) and English (7.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tarneit - North stands out as an exceptionally multicultural community, where 68.9% of residents were born outside Australia and 79.5% speak a non-English language at home. Hinduism forms the largest religious affiliation in the area, practiced by 31.1% of residents compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three reported ancestries in Tarneit - North are Other (39.1% versus 14.6% regionally), Indian (29.7% versus 4.2% regionally), and English (7.3% compared to 20.1% across the region). Divergences are also evident among other backgrounds, with Samoan ancestry overrepresented at 2.2% (against 0.3% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 3.2% (against 1.3%), and Sri Lankan ancestry accounting for 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarneit - North is 30, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.3% 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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Tarneit - North displays a pronounced demographic concentration of young families. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 46.1% of the local population falls into the 25 - 44 age category, compared to 32.1% regionally across Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ make up only 1.9% relative to 15.1% across the metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 30 as at August 2026, shifting up from 29 at the 2021 Census, which sits 7 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and well below the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census.
The share of adults aged 25 - 44 has shifted from 51.2% at the Census to an estimated 46.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate children and young adults aged 0 - 24 will see the largest absolute gain, increasing by 9,647 (141%) to 16,497, while the 45 - 64 age band will experience the fastest proportional growth, rising 290% to 7,211 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarneit - North
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 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 13 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 Sep 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 — 3,464 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,197 at the 2021 Census → 16,748 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 (213051584). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.