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Vermont South has an estimated 12,250 residents, up from 11,954 at the 2021 Census — a change of 296 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,982 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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AreaSearch evaluations estimate the population of Vermont South at roughly 12,250 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 296 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count was 11,954 people. Such growth is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,250 as of June 2025 alongside 73 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, the population density stands at 1,982 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With a post-census expansion of 2.5%, the locality trails the wider SA4 region (3.9%) by just 1.4 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic growth.
Overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for expansion, functioning practically as the exclusive contributor to local headcount additions in recent times. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, applying weighted aggregation to transition population growth trends from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates derived via this aggregation are likewise factored in across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track slightly beneath the national median for statistical areas, with latest annual ERP benchmarks indicating an expansion of 957 persons by 2041, which equates to cumulative growth of 7.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
173 new dwellings have been approved in Vermont South over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Vermont South have averaged roughly 34 new homes each year, culminating in 173 homes approved across the previous 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Because the population decreased over the preceding timeframe, incoming supply has generally kept pace with buyer requirements to maintain favorable market choice, with newly permitted dwellings recording an average construction value of $619,000—surpassing regional averages and pointing to a premium development standard. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $14.2 million during this financial year, indicating a moderate scale of commercial activity.
On a per-capita basis, Vermont South generates approximately three-quarters of the residential dwelling approvals seen across Greater Melbourne and sits in the 29th percentile across Australia, resulting in tighter purchasing opportunities that stimulate demand for established properties. This approval rate also falls below the national benchmark, underscoring local market maturity and potential physical building constraints. The composition of new dwelling activity is 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds suitable for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. This signals a notable departure from the existing residential inventory (where houses represent 88.0%), mirroring a scarcity of development parcels while accommodating evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Recording roughly 501 people per approval, Vermont South exhibits the traits of an established, fully formed urban market. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, forward projections indicate that Vermont South will add 957 residents by 2041. Ongoing building activity appears properly calibrated to accommodate this projected demand, fostering balanced property conditions without triggering acute price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Vermont South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Vermont South, worth an estimated $290 million. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $72.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 area performance is heavily shaped by major project delivery, transport updates, and planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 14 key projects expected to influence the community. Notable developments include the 289-291 Morack Road Townhouses, Billabong Park Master Plan, Oak Place by Stockland, and the Tyrol Park Draft Landscape Concept Plan, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Vermont South Shopping Centre Precinct
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Vermont South Shopping Centre precinct by Whitehorse City Council. Plans include retail expansion, residential apartments, community facilities, and improved public spaces to create a walkable neighbourhood centre.
Billabong Park Master Plan
A 15-year master plan for Billabong Park in Vermont South, endorsed by Whitehorse City Council on 22 September 2025. The plan includes a connected path network, rock-edge terrace seating for up to 200 people, pavilion accessibility upgrades with female-friendly amenities, an outdoor fitness area for all ages, rain garden/wetland opportunities, increased tree canopy cover (from 14% to 23%), enhanced path lighting, and continued support for off-leash dog activities. As a first stage, Council endorsed a sports field lighting upgrade at the southern baseball diamond to 300 Lux LED, future-proofed for 500 Lux competition-standard lighting, with a funding submission to the Victorian Government's Local Sporting Infrastructure Fund lodged in December 2025 and works targeted for early 2026.The park is a 5.9-hectare Melbourne Water retarding basin and home to the Forest Hill and Blackburn Orioles Baseball Clubs.
Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments)
A large-scale 9-hectare masterplanned community, formerly the Channel 10 television studio site. The project features approximately 700 dwellings, including townhouses and the 'MAX at Forest Ridge' apartment development. The MAX component consists of 115 luxury 1-3 bedroom apartments across two buildings, designed by SJB Architecture with landscapes by Jack Merlo. The wider community includes extensive parklands and nature trails with views over the Dandenong Ranges. Stages have been progressively developed since 2018.
289-291 Morack Road Townhouses
A landmark townhouse development in Vermont South comprising 47 contemporary two-storey residences on an 11,605 square metre site. The development application (WH/2025/108) has been submitted to Whitehorse City Council for construction of the townhouses with removal of vegetation. The project represents a significant residential development in the tightly-held eastern corridor of Melbourne, offering modern architectural design with functional layouts. Located close to Vermont South Shopping Centre, The Glen Shopping Centre, Morack Public Golf Course, and leading educational institutions including Vermont Secondary College and Livingstone Primary School.The site benefits from convenient transport links including bus routes, Glen Waverley train line, and EastLink access.
Vermont South ARRB Site Residential Development
Future residential development of the former Australian Road and Research Board (ARRB) site. Strategic redevelopment site rezoned under Amendment C230 for medium density housing with improved connectivity to surrounding residential areas and transport links. Planning approval received March 2024.
Tyrol Park Draft Landscape Concept Plan
A comprehensive 15-year landscape concept plan for Tyrol Park, a 2-hectare reserve in Vermont South. The plan proposes upgrading the play space and facilities, creating a multi-use area for ball games and fitness equipment, establishing a connected path network throughout the park, adding seating areas, installing signage at park entrances, and planting additional trees and vegetation to create a diverse, sustainable, and ecologically rich environment. Developed through extensive community consultation in 2024 with 181 survey responses and feedback from approximately 70 residents at a pop-up session.Public consultation closed March 31, 2025, with the plan now awaiting council endorsement and subject to budget allocations and external funding opportunities.
Ramsay Gardens Vermont South
Multi-storey residential complex with 122 apartments across 6 levels by Rising Holdings and WH Architects. Features 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units, underground parking, private gardens, ground floor cafe, and library space. U-shaped design with north-facing orientation.
Strathdon House Davy Lane Jolimont Reserve Precinct Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan for Strathdon House, Davy Lane Reserve, and Jolimont Reserve to guide development over the next 10-15 years. The plan focuses on the historic preservation of the 1893 Strathdon House and heritage orchard, enhancement of recreational open spaces, sports fields, walking paths, community gardens, and native vegetation conservation.
6,247 residents of Vermont South are employed, from a labour force of 6,400. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 60.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,398, about 85% 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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The local labour profile in Vermont South is characterized by high levels of qualification and substantial engagement in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.4% and an estimated annual employment gain of 1.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,247, and the local jobless rate sits 2.4% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, although the labour force participation rate of 60.2% trails the Greater Melbourne figure of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 36.7% of employed locals conducted their work from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 7.5% of resident workers, trailing the 9.7% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given its predominantly residential nature, the district provides a modest volume of local employment opportunities, as evidenced by comparing the Census working population against resident worker counts. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistics indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.4% while the labour force grew by 1.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1% and the labour pool expand 2.3%, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Further context regarding long-term labour demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile to model potential workforce trajectories. Across Australia, total employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates prospective job gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Vermont South (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Vermont South is $1,944 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,382 a year against an average of $67,530. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the Vermont South SA2 track close to Australian medians, recording a median income of $50,382 and an average income of $67,530. By comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $55,229 (median) and $74,026 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local household income ranks in the 62nd percentile ($1,944 weekly), whereas personal earnings place in the 31st percentile.
The largest earnings segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly tier, encompassing 28.3% of individuals (3,466 people), which mirrors the broader regional concentration of 32.8%. High-income earners form a substantial cohort, with 30.4% receiving more than $3,000 per week, pointing to robust local spending capacity. Households retain 86.5% of earnings after meeting housing costs, and the community sits in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Vermont South had 4,085 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $496 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census data, the housing stock in Vermont South consisted of 88.3% houses alongside 11.7% other dwelling types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories, which contrasts sharply with the Melbourne metro composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Vermont South stood at 50.7%, surpassing Melbourne metro levels, while the remaining households were either mortgaged at 34.7% or renting at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment in Vermont South reached $2,383, which exceeded the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $496, higher than the Melbourne metro figure of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Vermont South were notably above the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs were also substantially higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Vermont South counted 4,085 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% 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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Family arrangements represent the clear majority of local living situations at 81.3% of all households, with couples with children accounting for 40.8%, couples without children comprising 30.0%, and single parent families making up 9.4%. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 18.7%, consisting of lone person households at 16.7% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.0% of adults in Vermont South hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,455 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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 achievement in Vermont South exceeds broader regional and national averages, with 43.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 31.2% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications underpins strong local capacity for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the primary credential at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational training makes up 23.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (12.0%). Participation in study is substantial, with 29.1% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 8.5% attend secondary education, 8.1% are in primary education, and 6.9% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Vermont South reaches 51 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 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 1.7 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 connectivity in Vermont South includes 51 active transport stops spanning bus and light rail services. A total of 17 distinct routes service these locations, generating 6,025 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents situated an average of 260 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential function, commuting is predominantly outward-bound, with private car travel representing 88% of journeys and train travel accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. Furthermore, 36.7% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 860 trips daily, which translates to roughly 118 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.1% of residents in Vermont South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% 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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Health indicators across Vermont South demonstrate favorable outcomes across chronic condition rates and mortality statistics assessed by AreaSearch, with common ailments remaining very low across all age segments. Private health insurance participation stands slightly above the typical SA2 rate, covering approximately 53% of all residents (~6,443 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent long-term conditions recorded locally, diagnosed in 7.5% and 5.9% of the population, respectively, while 72.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 26.8% of the community (3,284 people), substantially higher than the 15.1% share observed throughout Greater Melbourne.
Health metrics among local seniors remain notably positive, aligning closely with wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.3% of Vermont South residents were born overseas and 47.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (24.8%) and English (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Vermont South, where 47.3% of the community was born overseas and 47.3% speaks a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, accounting for 46.9% of residents. The most significant divergence from regional patterns occurs in Buddhism, which is observed by 6.0% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Vermont South are Chinese at 24.8% of the populace (well above the regional benchmark of 6.5%), English at 17.4%, and Australian at 14.0%.
Distinct representation is also visible across other backgrounds, including Sri Lankan at 1.4% (against 0.8% regionally), Greek at 4.1% (against 2.7%), and Korean at 0.7% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vermont South is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 24.0% 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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Demographically, Vermont South displays an older age structure relative to its broader region. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 26.8% of residents compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 21.5% locally versus 32.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 46 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 9 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has shifted from 20.2% to an estimated 21.5%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive local growth, expanding by 700 residents (21%) to reach 3,984, while children and younger age groups are expected to decline over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Vermont South
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,954 at the 2021 Census → 12,250 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 (211041273). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.