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Wantirna has an estimated 14,771 residents, up from 14,341 at the 2021 Census — a change of 430 people, or 3.0%. 328 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,778 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Wantirna stands at approximately 14,771 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 430 individuals (3.0%) from the 14,341 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,634 combined with 328 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,777 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth of 3.0% in Wantirna is within 0.1 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.1%), showing comparable expansion dynamics.
The population rise was heavily supported by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increase in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this specific projection, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, growth in the lower quartile of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch is expected, with Wantirna projected to expand by 573 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 3.0% over the 16 years.
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644 new dwellings have been approved in Wantirna over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 115 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, 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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An average of approximately 128 new home approvals has been registered annually in Wantirna, amounting to a total of 644 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, there have been 71 approvals documented. Even though the local population has contracted, housing availability has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market environment with plenty of options for purchasers, while new dwellings are built at an average cost of $423,000—which is higher than typical regional averages—pointing to a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $63.5 million have been logged during this financial year, indicating robust local business investment.
Wantirna exhibits 94.0% more development activity per capita than Greater Melbourne, offering prospective buyers a wide range of options. Recent construction figures show that 18.0% of projects are detached houses, while 82.0% are medium and high-density residential options. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing stock (which is 90.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available vacant land while matching changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. There are about 99 people for every dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density marketplace. Looking forward, Wantirna is projected to add 436 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing should be sufficient to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wantirna
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 Wantirna, worth an estimated $1.92 billion. A further 145 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32 billion. 25 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 25 projects expected to influence the area, including the Deakin University Burwood Campus Expansion, Oak Place by Stockland, the Vermont South Shopping Centre Precinct, and the Wantirna Health Precinct, with the main relevant projects detailed in the following list.
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Wantirna Health Precinct West Comprehensive Development
Comprehensive Development master-planned health and residential precinct on a 21-hectare strategic site. Encompasses six planned buildings, including commercial, medical, residential, and aged care, with an estimated 60,000 sqm GFA. It incorporates hospital expansion facilities, a medi-hotel, senior living, and residential units adjacent to Knox Private Hospital.
Wantirna Health Precinct
The Wantirna Health Precinct is a state-significant transformation of an integrated Health City site anchored by a public hospital, a completed 120-bed residential aged care facility, and the gazetted Amendment C185knox. The project implements the Comprehensive Development Plan framework to accommodate private medical services, education, research facilities, and key worker housing. Delivering thousands of health-related jobs, the precinct features a sustainable Green Spine parkland layout.
Knox Private Hospital Expansion
A multi-phase redevelopment of Melbourne's largest private hospital in the eastern corridor, completed in May 2024. The expansion increased capacity to 335 beds through the construction of a new three-storey North Tower featuring two patient wards with 60 single ensuite rooms. Key upgrades include expanded Intensive Care (14 beds) and Coronary Care (17 beds) units, a new Day Procedure Centre, and an upgraded Emergency Department. The project also delivered a new main entrance, pharmacy, cafe, and over 240 additional car parking spaces to support high-acuity care for the local community.
Oak Place by Stockland
Oak Place is Stockland's first all-electric townhome community in Victoria, located in Wantirna approximately 35km east of Melbourne's CBD. The masterplanned community will deliver 303 architecturally designed 2, 3, and 4-bedroom townhomes across tree-lined streets, with no body corporate for buyers. Designed by Rothelowman and built by Burbank Urban, every home targets a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating with no gas connections. Construction is well underway with the first residents already moved in, and a central park is scheduled to open on-site in October 2026.
276 Wantirna Road Townhouse Development
Council approved a revised application (via VCAT-mediated settlement) to issue a planning permit for 23 townhouses at 276 Wantirna Road. The initial 24-dwelling scheme was refused in April 2025 following community objections and was subsequently amended (including height and waste management changes) for approval subject to conditions.
Knox Capital Works Program 2024-25
Council-wide capital works delivered in FY2024-25 (~$77m) across roads, footpaths and shared paths, sports reserves and pavilions, car parks, drainage and flood mitigation, playgrounds and open space, and LED streetlight upgrades. The 2024-25 program included $10.8m roads, $5.3m sports reserves, $4.8m footpaths and cycling (plus $1.2m Chandler Rd shared path), $11.4m sporting pavilions, $1.1m car parks, $2.6m flood mitigation and wetlands, and other smaller initiatives.
Kingloch Parade Sustainable Community
A 51-home sustainable community at the former Wantirna Heights School site by OZ Property Group, featuring homes, townhouses and terraces. Features 7-star NatHERS energy ratings, BESS Design Excellence, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, bio swales, and native landscaping. The project includes fully electric, fossil fuel free homes and won the 2022 Best Sustainable Development in Australia award.
Berengarra School - 26 Waldheim Road, Bayswater
Approved development for Stage 1 of a new non-government secondary school for Berengarra School comprising six single-storey education buildings and associated infrastructure. The Victorian Minister for Planning granted Planning Permit PA2503692 on 3 December 2025. The project will expand specialist secondary education services in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
7,446 residents of Wantirna are employed, from a labour force of 7,762. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,357, about 90% 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 workforce in Wantirna is well-educated, with a high proportion of people employed in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.1% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,446 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate was 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the participation rate of 64.2% was considerably lower than the 70.2% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that a substantial 31.2% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Most working residents are employed in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. By comparison, professional & technical roles account for only 8.4% of the local workforce, which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 10.1%. As a primarily residential suburb, local employment opportunities appear limited based on the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.1% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand within Wantirna. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that local jobs would grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Wantirna is $1,883 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,118 a year against an average of $67,645. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Wantirna SA2 align with national benchmarks, with a median of $53,118 and an average of $67,645. This compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $58,228 (median) and $74,152 (average). The 2021 Census shows household income sits at the 58th percentile ($1,883 weekly), while personal income is at the 40th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 33.1% of the community (4,889 individuals), matching the metropolitan average of 32.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 85.0% of their income for other living costs, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wantirna had 4,937 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $427 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing mix in Wantirna at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership was much higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with 40.4% owning their homes outright, 39.0% holding a mortgage, and 20.6% renting. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $427, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, Wantirna's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wantirna counted 4,937 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 28% 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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Families make up 80.8% of households, consisting of couples with children (41.4%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent families (10.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 19.2% of the total, with lone person households representing 17.2% and group houses making up 2.0%. The median household size of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.4% of adults in Wantirna hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 17.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,971 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,073 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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University attainment in Wantirna (35.4% of residents aged 15+) is slightly above the national average of 30.4%, showing a competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (17.1%). Student numbers are high, with 29.0% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 10.0% in primary schools, 7.5% in secondary schools, and 5.5% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Wantirna reaches 47 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 in Wantirna include 47 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 21 separate routes that provide 4,564 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 251 meters from the nearest stop. Because Wantirna is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 89% and trains accounting for 5%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents (31.2%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be a result of COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 652 trips per day, which is equivalent to roughly 97 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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70.6% of residents in Wantirna report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 positive trends for Wantirna residents, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and health metrics showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is standard across both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~7,769 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.5% and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 70.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents show good health profiles with a low occurrence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the community (3,288 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health status among seniors is above average, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.9% of Wantirna residents were born overseas and 40.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.3%) and Chinese (18.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wantirna shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 40.9% of residents born overseas and 40.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.8% of residents. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation at 6.3% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. For parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Wantirna are English (19.3%), Chinese (18.7%, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), and Australian (17.8%). Other groups showing higher relative representation include Sri Lankan at 1.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Indian at 4.5% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wantirna is 41. 21.8% 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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Wantirna's median age of 41 years is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is over-represented relative to Greater Melbourne (11.3% locally), while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented (9.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 5.9% to 8.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 10.6% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 10.8% to 9.5%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 12.6% to 11.3%.
Demographic modeling suggests the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort showing the fastest growth at 33%, adding 401 residents to reach a total of 1,605. Population aging will continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 62% of projected growth, while population declines are expected for the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wantirna
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 | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 328 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,341 at the 2021 Census → 14,771 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 (211011259). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.