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Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek has an estimated 14,911 residents, up from 14,417 at the 2021 Census — a change of 494 people, or 3.4%. 120 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 556 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is approximately 14,911 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 494 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 14,417 people. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,859 combined with 120 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population count translates to a density of 556 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment with capacity for future expansion. The 3.4% expansion rate of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (1.8%), positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 57.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In cases where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience substantial population growth, placing it in the top tier nationally. The population is forecast to grow by 3,045 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 20.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
312 new dwellings have been approved in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek averages approximately 62 dwelling approvals per year, with a total of 312 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 24 approvals have been documented. Since the area averaged only 0.9 new residents per constructed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This provides prospective buyers with diverse choices and accommodates population growth beyond current projections, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $409,000.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $11.5 million have been registered during this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in local business infrastructure. Per capita, development activity in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is 77.0% higher than the rate observed in Greater Melbourne, providing home buyers with more options, even though the pace of development has slowed down recently. Recent building statistics indicate that 82.0% of new builds are standalone houses and 18.0% are attached homes, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood through a focus on single-family properties that appeal to buyers seeking space. A low-activity development setting is highlighted by the ratio of 396 people in the region for every single dwelling approval. Demographic projections indicate Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek will add 2,993 residents by 2041, calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Home construction is keeping up reasonably well with this anticipated growth, though purchasers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, worth an estimated $215 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13 billion. 20 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning initiatives are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan, the Eltham Major Activity Centre, the Nillumbik Waste Management Facility Upgrade, and the Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool Upgrade, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan
A comprehensive Council-led redevelopment of the Diamond Creek Community Centre precinct. The plan features a new Community Hub with a permanent library, neighbourhood house, and creative arts spaces. It also includes an Aquatic, Health and Fitness Centre comprising an indoor warm water pool and gym, while upgrading existing outdoor facilities. As of early 2026, benchmarking is complete and the draft master plan is scheduled for public exhibition in mid-late 2026.
Plenty River Flood Management Works
Comprehensive flood management program led by Melbourne Water to update flood mapping and planning controls for the Plenty River and Diamond Creek catchments. The project involves utilizing advanced computer modeling and community data to identify high-risk zones, update the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, and inform future mitigation infrastructure such as retarding basins and levees. This data-driven approach aims to improve climate resilience for new developments and emergency response strategies within the shire.
Eltham Major Activity Centre
Strategic planning project for the Eltham Major Activity Centre to guide long-term land use, housing, employment, transport, public realm and urban design outcomes. The 2020 Structure Plan has now been implemented through Amendment C143nillPt1 to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, providing the statutory framework for future redevelopment within the activity centre.
Nillumbik Waste Management Facility Upgrade
Upgrade of waste management facilities in Nillumbik area including recycling processing improvements, organic waste processing capabilities, and enhanced environmental monitoring systems.
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace Upgrade
Major upgrade to the Diamond Creek Regional Playspace, featuring new play equipment, improved accessibility features, and enhanced landscaping to meet the needs of the growing community. The nature-themed playspace includes areas for all ages and abilities, integrating with the natural parkland environment.
Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool Upgrade
Upgrade of the ageing outdoor pool facility to improve accessibility and user experience, including refurbished change rooms and amenities, a rejuvenated toddlers play pool area, spectator improvements, a new accessible BBQ, swimming club room improvements, new energy-efficient plant equipment, upgraded chemical delivery systems, and accessible walkways. Funded via $1.5 million from the Australian Government Investing in Our Communities program, construction was completed in October 2025. Follow-on plant electrification works, including a compliant chemical delivery bund and replacement of the gas boiler with electric heat pumps, are planned for early 2026.
St Helena Place
A master-planned residential community featuring approximately 240 homes in St Helena, combining quiet family living with connectivity to urban amenities, including quality schools, shopping centres, wildlife reserves, and parklands.
St Helena Place
Master planned community in Melbourne's north east delivering around 240 new homes with parks, wetlands and open space. First residents have moved in and sales are ongoing, with a site sales office operating at the address and staged construction continuing.
9,178 residents of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek are employed, from a labour force of 9,387. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 78.0%. 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 11,704, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is characterized by a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.2% over the previous year. In March 2026, 9,178 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate stands significantly higher than average at 78.0% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, a substantial 31.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a distinct occupational specialization in construction, with its employment share double that of the wider region at 1.6 times. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 7.4% of the workforce in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. The comparison between the Census working population and resident population indicates that this predominantly residential community offers limited local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.2% while the labor force expanded by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on potential employment trends in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek. These five-year and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth patterns. While employment nationwide is projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific trends to the employment profile of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek suggests that local employment would grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is $2,496 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $961 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,074 a year against an average of $78,995. 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 the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income levels in the Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek SA2 are very high on a national scale. Taxpayers in the Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek SA2 have a median income of $63,074 and an average income of $78,995, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated current figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $69,142 for the median and $86,594 for the average.
Census data places local household incomes in the 90th percentile nationally, with a weekly median of $2,496. The largest income group, consisting of 4,965 residents or 33.3% of households, earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. The economic strength of the area is highlighted by the 39.0% of households with high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting strong consumer spending. Residents retain 87.6% of their income after housing costs, showing substantial purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek had 4,761 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $429 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek consisted of 95.0% separate houses and 5.0% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metro Melbourne. The rate of home ownership in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek was substantially higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with 36.7% of properties owned outright, 53.8% owned with a mortgage, and 9.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $429, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek counted 4,761 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% 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 the vast majority of local households at 84.7%, consisting of couples with children at 47.4%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single parents at 10.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.3%, with single-person households representing 14.3% and group housing making up 0.9% of the total. The average household size in the area is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.9% of adults in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 24.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,838 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is lower than the metropolitan average, with 28.9% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This differences point to opportunities for further educational advancement and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 24.2%.
A high proportion of the population is engaged in education, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal study. This includes 9.5% in primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek reaches 50 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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An analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 50 active transit stops in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 11 routes, which collectively support 5,831 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 307 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute outside the locality, and private cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%. Average car ownership is 2.0 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 indicates that a high proportion of 31.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Transit service frequency averages 833 departures per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 116 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% 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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Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek exhibits favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health issues across both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high, representing approximately 58% of the population, or about 8,708 individuals. The most common medical diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 7.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The population aged under 65 demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.2% of the population (2,414 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior residents experience favorable health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek shows lower cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with 85.1% of residents born in Australia, 94.0% holding citizenship, and 91.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of local residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek are English at 28.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 26.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish at 9.5%.
There are also differences in other backgrounds: Italian ancestry is represented at 6.5% of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek compared to 5.2% regionally, Macedonian is at 0.9% compared to 0.7%, and Maltese is at 1.2% compared to 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is 39. 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 median age in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is 39 years, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 13.9%, whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 9.8%. Post-2021 Census figures show that the 75 to 84 age group increased from 3.8% to 5.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.3% to 9.8%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 71% (an increase of 564 people) to reach 1,361 from a baseline of 796, whereas the 0 to 4 age group is projected to decrease by 9 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 — 120 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,417 at the 2021 Census → 14,911 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 (209031215). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.