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Truganina - South West has an estimated 20,395 residents, up from 19,065 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,330 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 68.7% of that increase. That puts 3,791 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Truganina - South West stands at approximately 20,395 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,330 people (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,065 residents. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,395 from June 2025 alongside 25 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 3,790 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas evaluated.
Over the last ten years, Truganina - South West has experienced stable expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, tracking ahead of Greater Melbourne. The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 68.7% of the total population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this specific data, AreaSearch implements the Regional/LGA projections issued by the VIC State Government in 2023, modified through a weighted aggregation of population growth tracking from LGA to SA2 tiers. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is set to experience remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones nationwide. The population is projected to expand by 10,772 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 52.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
308 new dwellings have been approved in Truganina - South West over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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In Truganina - South West, development approvals average approximately 61 dwellings annually, with a total of 308 residential builds authorized over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 13 recorded so far in FY-26. Because an average of 3.2 new residents have moved in per year for each finished dwelling over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch generally places upward pressure on values and intensifies competition among buyers, even as new residences are built with a mean construction cost of $200,000—which is below the regional norm and indicates more affordable building options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $260,000 this financial year, pointing to a focus that is overwhelmingly residential. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, residential construction in Truganina - South West is exceptionally low, tracking 80.0% below regional average per person. This restricted building activity commonly supports values and demand for pre-existing houses. The rate of construction is also low on a national scale, reflecting how established the suburb is and suggesting potential planning constraints. Approved new development comprises 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, with this rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering varied options at different price levels, ranging from traditional family houses to more economical compact spaces. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 88.0% houses), signaling a decrease in available development sites alongside shifting lifestyles and a requirement for more diverse, affordable housing. With about 955 people for every dwelling approval, Truganina - South West represents a highly mature market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Truganina - South West will add 10,772 residents by 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. With current construction rates, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with population expansion, which could intensify competition among purchasers and reinforce price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Truganina - South West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Truganina - South West, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 23 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 primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has identified 4 major projects that are anticipated to affect this locality. Key developments include Alamora Tarneit, Ison Road Extension, Williams Landing Office Buildings Development - Boston Commons & Hudson Hub, and Tarneit Indoor Sports Facility, with details below showing those of highest relevance.
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Palm Lake Resort Truganina
Palm Lake Resort Truganina is a masterplanned over-50s lifestyle community featuring manufactured homes and the Paradise Palms Country Club with indoor heated pool, bowling green, gym, cinema, workshop, golf simulator and other resort facilities. The project continues to release new homes with residents already occupying completed stages while additional homes remain under development and sale.
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.
Ison Road Extension
The Ison Road Extension project is constructing a 1.3km four-lane divided road connecting the Ison Road Overpass to Geelong Road at the Werribee Main Road-Princes Freeway interchange. It includes traffic signals, walking and cycling paths, and pedestrian facilities to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for the growing population in Wyndham's western corridor.
Leakes Road Data Centre
A major data centre facility for Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the AWS Asia Pacific Melbourne Region. The site was acquired for $137.5 million in 2023 and has recently commenced physical construction to support advanced AI applications, cloud storage, and networking services. The project is part of a broader $20 billion AWS investment in Australian digital infrastructure over five years.
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.
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.
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.
Newhaven Tarneit
Master-planned community by Peet Limited in Tarneit, comprising 2,200 homes across a fully serviced estate. Amenities include Wimba Primary School and Kindergarten, four parks and playgrounds (Navigation Road Park and Universal Road Park open), future wetlands and waterway, proposed 10-hectare sports grounds, proposed town centre, and the future West Tarneit Train Station confirmed for 2026 delivery within the estate. A Display Village with 14 display homes from leading Melbourne builders is active on-site.
10,661 residents of Truganina - South West are employed, from a labour force of 11,170. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,983, 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 lives in Truganina - South West, showcasing diverse industry representation, a jobless rate of 4.6%, and an estimated rise in employment of 1.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, 10,661 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate sits 0.2% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is exceptionally high at 75.7% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census details show that a substantial 25.2% of residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The main industries employing local residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality displays a strong employment concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with a share that is 2.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 9.2%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to provide few local jobs, as highlighted by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 1.3% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand in Truganina - South West. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Truganina - South West would increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Truganina - South West is $1,947 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $804 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,467 a year against an average of $59,432. 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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In the Truganina - South West SA2, the median taxpayer income is $51,467 and the average is $59,432, based on the latest postcode ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $56,418 (median) and $65,149 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and individual incomes in Truganina - South West place around the 56th percentile nationally.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 41.9% of residents (8,545 people), which is consistent with the broader metropolitan area where this group accounts for 32.8%. High housing costs absorb 18.7% of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Truganina - South West had 5,104 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $377 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,893 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 structures in Truganina - South West at the most recent Census consisted of 87.7% houses and 12.4% other residences (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other residences in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Truganina - South West trail the metropolitan average, standing at 11.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (54.2%) or rented (33.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,893 was below the metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $377, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Truganina - South West are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Truganina - South West counted 5,104 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,460 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 10% 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 represent the vast majority of households at 85.4%, consisting of couples with children at 58.4%, couples without children at 15.4%, and single parents at 10.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, with single-person households at 10.1% and group living situations at 4.6%. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.4% of adults in Truganina - South West hold a university qualification, including 24.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 7,488 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,074 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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Academic qualification levels in Truganina - South West exceed national averages, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the surrounding SA4 region. This educational profile positions the locality well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (13.1%). Participation in study is high, with 40.9% of the population enrolled in formal learning programs.
This comprises 16.1% of residents in primary schools, 8.5% in high schools, and 5.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Truganina - South West reaches 38 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 900 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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 options include 38 active stops within Truganina - South West, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 4 routes, which together accommodate 902 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as good, with residents living an average of 264 meters from the nearest stop. Since the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by train at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A substantial 25.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 128 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 23 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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85.7% of residents in Truganina - South West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent results in Truganina - South West, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with both youth and elderly cohorts showing a low incidence of common medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 49% of the population (~9,973 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.8 and 3.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 85.7% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 6.5% of the population (1,315 people), which is below the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.4% of Truganina - South West residents were born overseas and 72.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (21.8%) and Australian (9.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Truganina - South West is among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 59.4% of residents born overseas and 72.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Islam, representing 28.9% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional patterns is in the Other category, which accounts for 11.5% of residents, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding ancestry based on parents' country of birth, the top three groups in Truganina - South West are Other at 35.5% (well above the regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 21.8% (well above the regional average of 4.2%), and Australian at 9.4% (significantly lower than the regional average of 18.4%).
Other ethnic cohorts show notable variances, with Filipino overrepresented at 4.2% of the local population (compared to 1.3% regionally), Lebanese at 2.3% (compared to 0.8%), and Samoan at 1.3% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Truganina - South West is 32, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 29.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years in Truganina - South West is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the metropolitan region, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (18.8%) and a lower share of older adults aged 55 - 64 (6.4%). The proportion of children aged 5 - 14 is also higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Data following the 2021 Census shows the local population is aging, with the median age increasing from 30 to 32 years.
Key shifts include the 45 to 54 age bracket growing from 8.6% to 11.3% and the 15 to 24 group rising from 11.1% to 13.4%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort shrank from 22.0% to 19.0% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 11.1% to 8.9%. Projections indicate the age profile will change substantially by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to show the largest increase of 91%, adding 2,101 residents to reach 4,414.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Truganina - South West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,065 at the 2021 Census → 20,395 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 (213051588). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.