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Tarneit - South has an estimated 11,904 residents, up from 11,182 at the 2021 Census — a change of 722 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 63.7% of that increase. That puts 3,803 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Tarneit - South stands at approximately 11,904 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 11,182 people counted during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 722 people (6.5%). This adjustment is based upon an ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,864 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 17 validated new addresses identified following the Census benchmark. With these numbers, population density reaches 3,803 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the upper quartile across AreaSearch's nationwide evaluations. Over the preceding ten years, Tarneit - South has exhibited robust demographic expansion, achieving a 2.3% compound annual growth rate that exceeds Greater Melbourne.
The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 63.7% of total net additions in recent times. Projections generated by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases using a weighted aggregation method from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Age-specific trajectories calculated from these groupings are likewise extended across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the statistical division is anticipated to experience remarkable gains ranking within the top 10 percent nationwide, with projections indicating an influx of 4,975 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which amounts to an overall increase of 41.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit - South over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 - South have averaged roughly 10 new homes per annum, yielding a cumulative 50 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Over these 5 financial years (from FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 7 people have arrived in the area for every residential unit constructed, creating an environment where additions to supply trail demand by a notable margin, which typically elevates buyer rivalry and exerts upward pressure on prices, even as incoming properties are built with an average expected construction cost of $376,000—a level under regional benchmarks that provides more attainable entry points for purchasers.
Residential building output in Tarneit - South is substantially subdued relative to Greater Melbourne, sitting 94.0% below regional average per person. Although construction volume has gained momentum in recent periods, this limited flow of new inventory generally underpins valuations and interest for existing properties. Output is also below average nationally, reflecting an established urban landscape along with possible planning restrictions. Recent building permits consist of 60.0% standalone homes alongside 40.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a diversifying supply of apartments and townhouses across varying cost thresholds, spanning standalone family residences to budget-conscious compact dwellings. This marks a notable transition away from the existing baseline of 78.0% houses, responding to fewer development sites while addressing evolving lifestyle choices and buyer affordability. With approximately 1106 people per approval, the locality exhibits the attributes of an established community. Forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations indicate Tarneit - South is poised to gain 4,935 residents by 2041. Should current rates of construction persist, residential building may fall short of demographic increases, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining upward movement in values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tarneit - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarneit - South, worth an estimated $353 million. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.7 billion. 48 are already under construction and 45 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 developments, major works, and planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects that are expected to influence the catchment. Prominent initiatives include West Tarneit Station, Westbrook Estate, The Grove Tarneit, and Tarneit North Community Precinct, with the key developments outlined below.
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West Tarneit Station
New V/Line station under construction on the Geelong Line near Leakes Road and Davis Road in Tarneit. The project will provide an accessible pedestrian underpass, two platforms, a 4-bay bus interchange, about 400 commuter car spaces, secure Parkiteer bicycle storage for 26 bikes, 30 bike hoops, walking and cycling paths, seating and landscaped public areas. Major platform and underpass works were completed during a January 2026 construction blitz, with further precinct, interchange, car park, pathway, shelter and station building works continuing ahead of opening later in 2026.
The Grove Tarneit
A 167-hectare masterplanned community by Frasers Property bounded by Davis Creek and the Werribee River. The development will feature 2600 homes, an 11-hectare wetland oasis, walking trails, and several parks. A new town centre developed by Empire Properties is currently under construction and due for completion in 2027, which will feature a 4000sqm Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Anytime Fitness, and over 20 other retailers, as well as a swim school and fast food outlets. The precinct includes Karwan Primary School and Brinbeal Secondary College, with the new Tarneit railway station opening nearby in 2026.
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.
Alamora Tarneit
Alamora is Villawood Properties' flagship masterplanned community in Tarneit, around 30 km from Melbourne CBD. The project includes more than 2000 residential lots, over 15 hectares of open space, parks, wetlands, a major display village with 23 builders and 51 homes, and resident amenities including Club Alamora with pools, gym, cafe, function spaces and community facilities. As at the Autumn 2026 construction update, the estate remains in staged delivery, with Stage 32 at 46 percent complete and Stage 33 at 39 percent complete, while Stages 16 and 17 are titled.Club Alamora was completed in May 2025.
Habitat on Davis Creek Estate
A masterplanned land estate developed by Satterley Property Group comprising 750 residential lots released across multiple stages since 2014. The estate includes 14 hectares of open space along Davis Creek, a park with BBQ facilities, fitness and play equipment, walking and cycling trails, and conservation zones. Located 28km west of Melbourne CBD with access to Tarneit Station, schools, and local amenities. All lots have now sold and the project is complete, with public open space and amenities handed over to Wyndham City Council.
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.
Stockland Grand Central Tarneit
Masterplanned residential community in Tarneit delivered by Stockland, comprising land lots, house and land packages and townhomes. Community amenities include Medallion Park and a newly opened childcare centre, with future local town centre connections.
Somerdale Heights
Somerdale Heights is a planned residential neighbourhood in Wyndham Vale offering house and land packages in a community with access to schools, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and shopping, with convenient connectivity to the Melbourne CBD.
6,189 residents of Tarneit - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,531. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 74.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,268, about 78% 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 characterizes Tarneit - South across diverse industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 5.2% and estimated 1.7% year-on-year employment growth. The employed tally reaches 6,189 residents as of March 2026, while local joblessness stands 0.5% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, accompanied by a standard participation rate of 74.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show 21.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.
A distinct industry cluster is evident in transport, postal & warehousing, where local representation is 2.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a comparatively small footprint at 5.0% employment versus 10.1% regionally. Given its primarily residential fabric, local workplace positions remain limited relative to the overall resident workforce count observed at the Census. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the year to March 2026, resident employment rose by 1.7% alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labor pool, leading to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1% and a workforce expansion of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader demand trajectories can be evaluated through national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry profile to outline potential hiring trends. Across the country, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with considerable variation by sector. Applying these broader sectoral projections to the employment structure of Tarneit - South suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (calculated as a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarneit - South is $1,885 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $772 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,419 a year against an average of $57,067. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Tarneit - South SA2 below the national baseline, recording a median of $49,419 and an average of $57,067. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $54,173 (median) and $62,557 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census show personal, family, and household earnings align closely with the 50th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data indicates the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band encompasses 42.1% of the community (5,011 individuals), mirroring regional patterns where 32.8% fall into this range. While residential expenses absorb 17.9% of income, overall remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 56th percentile, with the district positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarneit - South had 3,176 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 1% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,811 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Tarneit - South consisted of 77.5% houses alongside 22.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 15.6%, lagging the wider metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 55.0% and rented accommodations comprised 29.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Melbourne metro figure ($2,000) at $1,811, while median weekly rent was $369 compared to $390 across the metropolitan region. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Tarneit - South are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit below the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarneit - South counted 3,176 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,381 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 83.9% of local living arrangements, consisting of 53.8% couples with children, 17.0% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. The remaining 16.1% comprises non-family households, divided between lone person households at 13.6% and group households at 2.5%. With an average of 3.4 people, household size exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.4% of adults in Tarneit - South hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 4,421 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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 educational attainment within Tarneit - South (35.4% of residents aged 15+) surpasses the Australian average of 30.4%, establishing a competitive educational profile. Among degree holders, 21.0% hold bachelor degrees, 12.1% possess postgraduate qualifications, and 2.3% have earned graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (16.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). A significant 39.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 14.9% attending primary education, 9.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.6% participating in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit - South reaches 33 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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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A network of 33 active transport stops operates across Tarneit - South, providing bus services. A total of 4 individual routes service these stops, generating 1,901 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity measuring 198 meters from the closest stop. With the locality functioning primarily as a residential district, most workers travel outward, with car travel dominating at 84% and train usage recording 9%. Household car ownership sits at 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional benchmark. Working from home was recorded for 21.6% of residents (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Schedules provide an average of 271 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 57 weekly trips per individual stop.
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80.9% of residents in Tarneit - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence indicate exceptional health metrics throughout Tarneit - South, particularly among younger residents who show minimal rates of standard illnesses, while private health insurance coverage is notably restrained at approximately 48% of the total population (~5,666 people). Across Greater Melbourne this figure is 56.7%, compared to a nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.6 and 4.4% of residents, respectively, while 80.9% of the population reported no chronic ailments, outpacing the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts show positive health indicators with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 7.9% of residents (936 people), below the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne. Health results for older cohorts face some obstacles, placing below the wider local population relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.0% of Tarneit - South residents were born overseas and 59.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.9%) and Australian (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally diverse demographics define Tarneit - South, where 52.0% of the population was born abroad and 59.9% use a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary reported faith at 38.4% of residents. Islam shows significant local concentration, representing 20.5% of the population relative to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Tarneit - South are Other at 31.8% (above the 14.6% regional benchmark), Indian at 16.9% (exceeding the regional share of 4.2%), and Australian at 13.0% (trailing the 18.4% regional average). Additional variations appear among other communities: Filipino residents make up 3.7% (vs 1.3% regionally), Maltese accounts for 1.6% (vs 1.1%), and Samoan represents 1.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarneit - South is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% 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 - South is younger than Greater Melbourne. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 40.6% of residents versus 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, whereas seniors (65+) account for only 7.9% compared to 15.1% regionally. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, increasing from 31 at the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census (when the national median was 38). The share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has declined from 35.2% at the Census to an estimated 31.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain will occur among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), rising by 1,739 residents (72%) to 4,164. In percentage terms, the elderly and retiree segment will experience the fastest growth, expanding by 98% to reach 1,857 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarneit - South
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 2 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,182 at the 2021 Census → 11,904 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 (213051585). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.