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Truganina - North has an estimated 15,595 residents, up from 9,340 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,255 people, or 67.0%. Growth has averaged 14.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,045 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 890 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 population of Truganina - North stands at approximately 15,595 as of May 2026. Compared to the 9,340 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a population rise of 6,255 people (67.0%). This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,384 alongside 1,045 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density is 890 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical densities across other studied locations. With a 67.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the area outpaced the state growth of 9.3% and national benchmarks, establishing it as a primary growth corridor.
This expansion was largely underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking direct coverage in this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA-level growth down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated growth rates by age bracket are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic models, the district is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all areas nationwide. It is anticipated to add 14,762 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 93.3% over the 16 years.
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2,201 new dwellings have been approved in Truganina - North over the past five years, an average of 440 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 28 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 310 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 107, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Property development in Truganina - North has averaged approximately 440 dwelling approvals annually, with 2,201 residential properties approved across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 99 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 3.4 new residents moved to the area for every completed home, indicating that demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally elevates buyer competition and puts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings are being built with an average construction value of $299,000, consistent with wider regional trends.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $135.5 million this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development activity locally. Per capita building approvals in Truganina - North exceed the Greater Melbourne average by 177.0%, offering buyers significant choices even though development volumes have softened recently. This rate of construction sits far above the national average, indicating robust builder confidence. The local development pipeline is comprised of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium to high-density dwellings, preserving the established low-density layout of the suburb and catering to families looking for spacious properties. With approximately 41 people added for each approved dwelling, Truganina - North showcases the characteristics of a growing outer-suburban area. Urban growth projections suggest Truganina - North will gain 14,551 residents by 2041 when measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this influx, supporting favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth to exceed current baseline population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Truganina - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Truganina - North, worth an estimated $2.24 billion. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 27 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 projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 16 active projects expected to influence the local area. Primary developments of interest include Alamora Tarneit, Leakes Road Data Centre, Stockland Grandview, and Truganina Railway Station, with details of the most relevant projects provided in the following list.
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Fortitude Drive Reserve
Two-stage development of an active open space and athletics precinct in Truganina. Stage One ($10.1 million) is now complete and open, delivering an athletics facility, car park, play space, grassed multi-use kickabout area, circuit track, path network, lighting, shelters, and BBQ and picnic facilities. Stage Two will deliver a sports pavilion with social room, change rooms, storerooms, kiosk and public toilet, with construction expected to commence imminently. Supported by a $908,000 Victorian Government grant. Located adjacent to Bemin Secondary College on Morris Road.
Truganina Employment Area Precinct Structure Plan
Approved 662-hectare employment precinct in Truganina planned for industrial, commercial, logistics and business uses. The PSP and DCP were gazetted under Amendment C124 in December 2009. Delivery is now occurring through individual estates and permits, including GPT Group's Djeembana Estate at 865 Boundary Road, where site works have commenced for a major logistics estate with about 130,000 sqm of warehouse space and worker amenity.
Stockland Grandview
Stockland Grandview is a 138-hectare masterplanned community in Truganina planned to deliver around 1,700 homes. Construction continues across multiple residential stages, while the new Local Convenience Centre on Altezze Drive is under construction with completion expected during 2027. Mindalk Primary School opened for Term 1 2026, supporting the growing community alongside parks, conservation reserves, walking trails and the free community bus to Rockbank Station.
Westbrook Estate
Large masterplanned community in Truganina/Tarneit led by Dennis Family Corporation (DFC). Comprising circa 3,500 residential lots with parks, sporting reserves, government schools, extensive paths, and waterways. Over 90% sold with remaining stages currently under construction.
Woods Road Datacenter
Microsoft's Woods Road datacenter is a 120,000 square metre facility under construction in Truganina, Victoria, forming part of the Azure availability zone in the Australia Southeast region. The facility provides physical infrastructure for cloud services supporting apps, virtual meetings, online gaming, and critical services for businesses, government, hospitals, and schools. General contractor is Kapitol Group; energy provider is AusNet Services; architect is METIER3. Construction commenced December 2022 with a mid-2025 target completion. As of early 2025, structural works, roofing, facade, car park, walkways, and landscaping were complete, with building fit-out and substation construction ongoing.
Truganina Central Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre at the entrance to Elements Estate anchored by a full line Coles with Liquorland, Chemist Warehouse, Saltwater Swim School, Anytime Fitness and specialty retailers. Over 270 parking spaces with access from Woods Road. Opposite the planned Truganina train station. Developed by Empire Properties; centre management and leasing promoted by Neim.
Truganina Railway Station
Proposed railway station on the Deer Park-West Werribee railway line to serve the growing suburb of Truganina. The Victorian Government has committed funding for the design phase, and Wyndham City Council is actively advocating for construction funding to support the rapidly growing population in Melbourne's west.
Truganina South East Community Precinct
The Truganina South East Community Precinct is a community development providing a wide range of facilities including the Koomail Tardy Community Centre with early education, kindergarten, maternal and child health services, and specialist support for children. It also includes active open spaces with sports fields, pavilion, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
7,379 residents of Truganina - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,599. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 22,475, about 144% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional roles, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.9% and a 1.2% rise in local jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 7,379 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.9% lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate is generally consistent with the 70.2% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 25.6% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The district exhibits a significant concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment share is 3.0 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, education & training is less represented, accounting for only 4.6% of local workers compared to 9.2% across Greater Melbourne. Reflecting its status as an employment destination, the area recorded 1.4 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, drawing in workers from neighboring suburbs. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.2% while the total labor force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader employment trends can be understood via the national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to map out future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years in Truganina - North, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Truganina - North is $2,307 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $962 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,582 a year against an average of $71,112. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicate a median taxpayer income of $61,582 and an average taxpayer income of $71,112 in the Truganina - North SA2. This exceeds national averages, and compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated income figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $67,506 for the median and $77,953 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the area were positioned high relative to the rest of the nation, placing between the 74th and 83rd percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 46.0% of local taxpayers (7,173 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 32.8% fall into this bracket. While housing expenses consume 19.6% of incomes, strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 77th percentile nationally, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Truganina - North had 2,401 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 66% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 4% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $402 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.4% 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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Residential dwellings in Truganina - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.6% standalone houses and 3.4% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where standalone houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 3.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (65.9%) or renting (30.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, recorded at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $402, compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Truganina - North are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Truganina - North counted 2,401 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,009 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 9% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.7%, consisting of couples with children at 56.9%, couples without children at 19.8%, and single parents at 6.8%. The remaining 14.3% consists of non-family households, which are divided into single-person households at 8.5% and group living arrangements at 5.7%. The median household size of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.8% of adults in Truganina - North hold a university qualification, including 25.8% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 10.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,268 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 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 education rates in Truganina - North are high compared to broader averages, with 44.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the wider SA4 region. This education profile supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 25.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 24.2% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 10.8%. Enrolment in education is high, with 42.5% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 16.1% in primary school, 7.1% in tertiary studies, and 5.4% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Truganina - North reaches 38 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,170 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 services in Truganina - North include 38 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 4 distinct routes, which combine to support 939 passenger trips per week. General accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 1172 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, resulting in a high volume of outbound commuters. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 85%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 25.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 134 trips per day, which translates to roughly 24 weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
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89.9% of residents in Truganina - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 assessment of mortality rates and chronic health issues indicates strong health outcomes in Truganina - North, with low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population (~8,436 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and diabetes are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 3.7% and 3.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 89.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and older make up 3.1% of the population (475 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%.
Seniors in the area exhibit strong health indicators, with national rankings aligning with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
63.3% of Truganina - North residents were born overseas and 77.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (29.5%) and Australian (6.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Truganina - North exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 63.3% of the population born outside Australia and 77.6% using a language other than English at home. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 29.8% of the local population, compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Truganina - North are Other at 35.0% (compared to the regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 29.5% (compared to the regional average of 4.2%), and Australian at 6.9% (compared to the regional average of 18.4%).
Some ethnic groups show distinct local concentrations compared to regional averages, including Samoan residents at 2.5% of the population (vs 0.3% regionally), Filipino residents at 4.8% (vs 1.3%), and Sri Lankan residents at 0.8% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Truganina - North is 32, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 26.7% 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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With a median age of 32 years, the population of Truganina - North is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44, making up 28.0% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while residents aged 55 - 64 are less represented at 3.8%. The proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 sits above the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates an aging trend, with the median age rising from 30 to 32 years.
Demographic shifts show the 5 to 14 age group increased from 13.8% to 18.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 23.6% to 28.0%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 29.1% to 17.8% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 11.4% to 9.1%. Population modeling projects significant changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 200%, adding 3,308 residents to reach a total of 4,958.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Truganina - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 14 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,045 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,340 at the 2021 Census → 15,595 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (213051586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.