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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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Vermont South's population is around 12,250 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 296 people (2.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,954 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,250 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,982 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Vermont South's 2.5% growth since census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 987 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting with an increase of 8.1% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
172 new dwellings have been approved in Vermont South over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Vermont South has recorded around 34 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 172 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 22 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $485,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Also, $14.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.
When measured against Greater Melbourne, Vermont South records about three-quarters the building activity per person while it places among the 41st percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 88.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 417 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts indicate Vermont South will gain 987 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 14 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 289-291 Morack Road Townhouses, Billabong Park Master Plan, Oak Place by Stockland, and Tyrol Park Draft Landscape Concept Plan, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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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 60.1%. 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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Vermont South possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.4%, and 1.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 6,247 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (60.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 36.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
Meanwhile, construction has limited presence with 7.5% employment compared to 9.7% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.4% and labour force increased by 1.8%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Vermont South. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Vermont South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the Vermont South SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,382 with the average level standing at $67,530. This is in line with the national averages and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,229 (median) and $74,026 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 62nd percentile ($1,944 weekly), while personal income sits at the 31st percentile.
The data shows 28.3% of the population (3,466 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen the surrounding region where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength emerges through 30.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
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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Dwelling structure within Vermont South, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Vermont South was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 50.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,383, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $496, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Vermont South's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure 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 households dominate at 81.3% of all households, comprising 40.8% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.7%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average 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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Educational attainment in Vermont South significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 31.2% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational pathways account for 23.6% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (12.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in secondary education, 8.1% in primary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Vermont South reaches 51 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 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 analysis reveals 51 active transport stops operating within Vermont South comprising a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are serviced by 16 individual routes, collectively providing 5,253 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 260 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 7% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 36.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 750 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 103 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Vermont South, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~6,443 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.5 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The area has 27.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,355 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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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Vermont South scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 47.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.3% born overseas. The main religion in Vermont South was found to be Christianity, which makes up 46.9% of people in Vermont South. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 6.0% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Vermont South are Chinese, comprising 24.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 6.5%, English, comprising 17.4% of the population, and Australian, comprising 14.0% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Vermont South (vs 0.8% regionally), Greek at 4.1% (vs 2.7%) and Korean at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vermont South is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 23.7% 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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The 46-year median age in Vermont South is notably exceeding Greater Melbourne's average of 37 similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (11.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (10.3%). This 75 - 84 concentration is well above the national 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.9% to 11.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 12.0%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Vermont South. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 372 people (74%) from 504 to 877. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 63% of projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
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) | 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 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 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (211041273). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.