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Warrnambool - South has an estimated 13,671 residents, up from 13,337 at the 2021 Census — a change of 334 people, or 2.5%. 459 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 114 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 findings from AreaSearch, around 13,671 residents inhabit Warrnambool - South as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 334 individuals (2.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a total of 13,337 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,593 from June 2025 alongside 459 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 113 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and room for prospective expansion. The area's 2.5% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (0.4%), positioning it as a regional growth leader.
Population expansion in this locality was primarily driven by international migration, which acted as the virtual sole contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are utilized, modified by weighting population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across specific age cohorts from these aggregates are also applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to a substantial population rise within the top quarter of Australian regional zones, with this locality projected to gain 3,301 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 23.6% over the 16 years.
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361 new dwellings have been approved in Warrnambool - South over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That is 5.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, broadly in line with 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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Warrnambool - South has maintained an average of approximately 72 new residential approvals annually, with 361 properties approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 64 added during FY-26 so far. With a ratio of only 0.7 people relocating to the area for each finished residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming housing volume is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current predictions, while new builds average a construction cost of $403,000—slightly higher than regional trends—suggesting a focus on high-standard builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $68.0 million this financial year, reflecting healthy regional business investment. Compared with the Rest of Vic., construction activity per capita in Warrnambool - South is 15.0% lower, placing it in the 56th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country. Modern building activity is dominated by detached houses at 96.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 4.0%, maintaining the spacious, low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family dwellings for space-conscious buyers. New building projects show a stronger preference for standalone homes than historical data indicates (76.0% at Census), showing sustained demand for family houses despite density trends. With a ratio of approximately 281 people per approved dwelling, Warrnambool - South presents as a low-density community. Long-term forecasts indicate Warrnambool - South will add 3,220 residents by 2041 (estimated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). At the current pace of construction, housing volume may struggle to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Warrnambool - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warrnambool - South, worth an estimated $1.16 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's outlook is highly dependent on modifications to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, 16 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Former Saleyards Site Precinct Plan, the Fairy Street Mixed-Use Development, the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment, and the Warrnambool Base Hospital Redevelopment, with details provided below for those of highest relevance.
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Fairy Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use development featuring over 6,500 sqm of office floor space, 905 sqm of retail space, 56 residential apartments, and 84 serviced apartments with a hotel committed to Punthill. The $110M project has town planning approval, though the 4,400sqm site has also been listed for sale.
Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Wannon Water's $85 million upgrade of the Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant is the utility's largest ever infrastructure investment. The project includes two new treatment tanks, a new inlet pump station and screening facility, chemical dosing and odour control systems, tertiary effluent screening and ultra-violet disinfection infrastructure. Construction is substantially complete with commissioning underway through 2026. The expanded facility will increase treatment capacity by around 50 percent to support long-term population and industrial growth across Warrnambool, Allansford and Koroit while improving environmental protection and public health outcomes.
Warrnambool Futures Plan
A comprehensive 20 to 25-year municipal land-use strategy guiding future residential infill and greenfield growth, commercial nodes, transport networks, and public infrastructure to support an additional 2,700 homes and a population reaching 41,000.
Warrnambool Base Hospital Redevelopment
A major $396.1 million healthcare project featuring a new multi-storey clinical tower, an expanded emergency department, additional operating theatres, a dedicated paediatric unit, and an offsite Regional Logistics Distribution Centre.
Wollaston Road Upgrade
Major staged upgrade of Wollaston Road delivering new roundabouts, wider carriageway, footpaths, bicycle lanes, landscaped median, lighting, drainage, parking lanes and bus stop provisions to support growth in North Warrnambool. Construction is progressing in stages, with the Caramut Road to Roaches Road section completed, further sections under construction and later stages scheduled to commence as surrounding development progresses.
Coastal Hopkins Growth Area Structure Plan
Strategic coastal urban growth framework comprising 115 hectares of land near the Hopkins River mouth, delivering approximately 650 residential lots alongside environmental protection corridors.
Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, one of Victoria's oldest surf clubs dating to the 1930s. The project involves demolishing the existing 1952 clubrooms and constructing a new two-storey purpose-built facility on a revised footprint to the west of the current site at Lady Bay foreshore. The new clubhouse will include gender-neutral change rooms, accessible parking, improved beach and emergency vehicle access, and expanded capacity for the club's 815 members including 200 patrol volunteers and 300 nippers.Warrnambool City Council voted unanimously on 7 April 2026 to give in-principle support to the revised master plan. An application has been lodged with the Department of Transport and Planning to have the project deemed a state project, which if approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny would exempt it from requiring a planning permit under the Warrnambool Planning Scheme. The club launched a Community Capital Appeal in 2025 and federal funding of $7.65 million was pledged by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan subject to election outcome.
Riviera Estate (159 Mortlake Road)
A development plan for an estate at 159 Mortlake Road, Warrnambool. The document was approved in July 2019.
6,715 residents of Warrnambool - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,835. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,165, about 126% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Warrnambool - South possesses a highly trained labour force with a strong presence in vital service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.8%. As of March 2026, there are 6,715 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while workforce participation is slightly below average (59.1% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data indicates that a modest 12.4% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The region displays a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share standing at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 3.9% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. With a ratio of 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment provider, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 6.3% and total employment fell by 5.9%, which brought about a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labour force contract by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. Long-term national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context regarding prospective demand in Warrnambool - South. These estimations, projecting five and ten years out, are aligned with the local industry profile to model potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these national industry trends onto the employment structure of Warrnambool - South indicates that local employment is poised to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warrnambool - South is $1,380 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $761 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,934 a year against an average of $63,427. 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 recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Warrnambool - South SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $51,934 and an average of $63,427. This falls below the national benchmark, though it contrasts with Regional Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of roughly $56,930 for the median and $69,529 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned modestly in Warrnambool - South, falling between the 26th and 40th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the largest segment, comprising 30.0% of local taxpayers (4,101 people), falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 30.3% occupy this range. Residents retain 86.5% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 30th percentile nationally, while the local SEIFA income rank sits in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warrnambool - South had 5,396 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 9% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $287 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. 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 mix of housing types in Warrnambool - South, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 75.6% standalone houses and 24.4% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, or other housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings in Regional Vic.. Meanwhile, the rate of home ownership in Warrnambool - South was slightly lower than the regional average, standing at 38.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (30.3%) or renters (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the regional standard at $1,387, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $287, compared to Regional Vic.
averages of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, Warrnambool - South's mortgage costs are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also considerably below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warrnambool - South counted 5,396 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest share at 62.4% of all households, consisting of 23.1% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households representing 33.8% and group living situations comprising 3.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Warrnambool - South hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,325 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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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The level of educational credentials in Warrnambool - South sits below broader regional trends, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 33.4% across VIC. This variance indicates opportunities for academic advancement and upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (23.6%). Participation in study is quite strong, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.8% in primary schooling, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warrnambool - South reaches 86 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of the local transit network reveals 86 active public transport stops operating in Warrnambool - South, which include train connections. These access points are served by 16 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,482 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is classified as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers travel outside the neighborhood for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89%, while 8% of residents walk. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 12.4% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Transit schedules show an average of 211 daily runs across all routes, translating to roughly 17 weekly journeys per individual stop.
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63.6% of residents in Warrnambool - South report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% 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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Warrnambool - South presents notable public health difficulties, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses across younger and older demographics alike, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 50% of the population (~6,903 people). The national average for private coverage stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.4 and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 63.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic..
Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. The neighborhood contains 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,290 people), with national health rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warrnambool - South is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Warrnambool - South displays a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with citizens making up 88.2% of the population, 88.5% of residents born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Warrnambool - South are English at 30.4%, Australian at 28.2%, and Irish at 14.4%.
Additionally, there are clear variations in the proportions of other groups: Scottish ancestry is notably high at 9.8% of Warrnambool - South (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch is at 1.6% (compared to 1.7%) and Sri Lankan is at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warrnambool - South is 44. 25.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 44 years in Warrnambool - South is close to the Regional Vic. average of 43 and significantly higher than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Warrnambool - South has a larger percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (14.4%) but a smaller proportion of youth aged 5 - 14 years-old (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 12.7% to 14.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 11.1%.
By 2041, the demographic layout of Warrnambool - South is set to change, led by a 39% increase (762 people) in the 25 to 34 age bracket, rising from 1,965 to 2,728. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to decline by 59 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warrnambool - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 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 — 459 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,337 at the 2021 Census → 13,671 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 (217041480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.