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Wendouree - Miners Rest has an estimated 15,647 residents, up from 15,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 314 people, or 2.0%. 309 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 232 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Wendouree - Miners Rest stands at approximately 15,647 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 314 people (2.0%) compared to the 15,333 people counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment draws upon ABS estimated resident population figures of 15,549 as of June 2025 alongside 309 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With 231 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains low demographic density, leaving ample room for future expansion. The area's post-Census growth rate of 2.0% trails Rest of Vic.
(4.4%) by only 2.4 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic performance. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, underpinning roughly 80.6% of total recent population gains. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their starting point, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where these projections are absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures are incorporated via weighted aggregation methods transitioning from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, with age-group growth rates applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations place the district among the upper quartile of non-metropolitan growth corridors nationwide, with projections indicating an influx of 4,091 persons through 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 25.5% across the 16-year horizon.
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176 new dwellings have been approved in Wendouree - Miners Rest over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building permits in Wendouree - Miners Rest have averaged approximately 35 per year, culminating in 176 homes. With an influx averaging 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, local demand matches newly created stock to support steady market conditions. New construction costs average $378,000 per dwelling, mirroring broader regional building patterns. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $106.8 million have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting substantial non-residential investment across the area.
Relative to Rest of Vic., building volume remains restrained in Wendouree - Miners Rest, falling 78.0% below regional average per person. This muted pipeline often reinforces demand and capital values across established dwellings, while also tracking below national levels due to market maturity or possible local planning barriers. Recent dwelling approvals comprise 69.0% detached houses alongside 31.0% townhouses or apartments, showcasing a broadening selection of medium-density formats catering to diverse budgets. This shift is notable when compared to the current 85.0% houses across existing stock, reflecting evolving household preferences, an appetite for accessible price points, and tighter greenfield land supply. The local ratio of 473 people per dwelling approval underscores this subdued construction pace. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wendouree - Miners Rest is on track to gain 3,992 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at its current rate, new completions may fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wendouree - Miners Rest
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wendouree - Miners Rest, worth an estimated $436 million. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 key projects expected to influence the district, including the Learmonth Road Retail Hub, Wendouree Library and Learning Centre, Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, and Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades.
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Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
Caldwell Street Park Upgrade
Neighbourhood park upgrade proposed by the City of Ballarat as part of its ongoing Neighbourhood Parks Program. The park is currently identified for a future upgrade, with community engagement to occur before concept design, followed by detailed design, procurement and construction in a later program stage. The upgrade is expected to include improved play opportunities, paths, landscaping, seating and other community recreation facilities consistent with the City's neighbourhood park upgrades.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
Western Victoria Aviation Precinct Ballarat
Multi-stage aviation infrastructure upgrade at Ballarat Airport. Stage 1 runway extension (from 1,300m to 1,800m) was completed and operational from April 2025. Stage 2 involves reconstruction and strengthening of the existing 1,250m runway section to accommodate large turboprop and regional jet aircraft, with a target start of March 2026 subject to securing $12 million in funding. A separate aeromedical patient transfer and emergency services facility (total cost $2.3 million, part-funded by $1.1 million from the Australian Government) is planned to start July 2026.Projects will enable commercial freight operations, enhanced emergency services capability including large aerial firefighting tankers, Royal Flying Doctor Service operations, and potential future interstate passenger services for the Western Victoria region.
Ballarat Intermodal Freight Hub
The Ballarat Intermodal Freight Hub is expected to support producers and transporters in the region by shifting freight from road to rail. It has capacity to handle 24,000 TEU per annum, with three rail sidings and hardstand for loading/unloading. It is projected to rail up to 300,000 tonnes of grain annually.
Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre Expansion
A $37 million redevelopment and expansion of Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre, adding 6,700m2 of new retail space including an expanded Woolworths, 22 specialty stores, new food court, two new entrances, and 50 additional parking spaces. The project included sustainability features with rooftop solar installation and inclusive playgrounds.
6,978 residents of Wendouree - Miners Rest are employed, from a labour force of 7,523. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,304, about 111% 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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The local workforce across Wendouree - Miners Rest displays an even distribution of blue- and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across core community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.2%. As of March 2026, 6,978 residents are employed, though the local jobless rate exceeds Regional Vic.'s 3.7% by 3.6 percentage points, indicating capacity for greater workforce absorption, while labour participation reaches 59.1% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census returns, only 11.5% of working residents operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors across the resident workforce include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Manufacturing stands out as a core local strength, with representation tracking at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of workers against 7.5% across the broader region. The Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident points to a healthy concentration of local job opportunities relative to resident numbers. Analyses of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicate that across the 12 months to March 2026, a 0.4% expansion in the labour force alongside a 1.1% reduction in employed persons pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.4 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment dipped by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context for future labour demand. Over a five-year window, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, reaching 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the specific industrial composition of Wendouree - Miners Rest suggests local job gains of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing a baseline industry weighting that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wendouree - Miners Rest is $1,191 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $642 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,469 a year against an average of $61,622. 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 financial year 2023 ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch, Wendouree - Miners Rest recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $49,469 and an average of $61,622. These levels trail the national benchmark as well as Regional Vic., where median and average taxpayer incomes stood at $50,954 and $62,728, respectively. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 suggests updated levels of approximately $54,228 (median) and $67,550 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 12th and 18th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.7% of the community (4,490 individuals), closely aligning with the 30.3% observed across the wider region. Housing affordability remains constrained, with residual income at 84.3%, placing the area in the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wendouree - Miners Rest had 6,201 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 3% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing landscape in Wendouree - Miners Rest consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties), compared with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership lagged broader regional figures at 32.9%, with 30.5% paying off a mortgage and 36.6% renting their dwelling. Monthly mortgage payments recorded a median of $1,300, and weekly median rent was $260, coming in below the corresponding Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. In a national context, housing costs remain comparatively low against Australia-wide averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wendouree - Miners Rest counted 6,201 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% 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 units constitute 63.0% of all households in the area, made up of couples without children (24.7%), couples with children (21.7%), and single parent families (15.1%). The remaining 37.0% consists of non-family arrangements, primarily lone person households (33.6%) alongside group dwellings (3.5%). The typical household comprises 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Wendouree - Miners Rest hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.1% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 3,593 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 964 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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Tertiary attainment levels present a clear area for growth, with 16.0% holding higher education qualifications compared to the broader VIC average of 33.4%. By qualification level, bachelor degrees comprise 11.2% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas account for 2.6% and 2.2%, respectively. In contrast, vocational and trade education is prominent, with 38.3% of individuals aged 15 and above possessing technical credentials, split between certificates (29.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Active learning participation is strong throughout the community, with 29.0% of residents undertaking formal study. This cohort comprises 10.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.3% in secondary schooling, and 3.4% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wendouree - Miners Rest reaches 116 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Wendouree - Miners Rest is supported by 116 operational public transport stops offering train connections. Across 9 routes, the network schedules 5,642 passenger trips per week, providing convenient access with a typical distance of 208 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting mode for 94% of residents, with car ownership averaging 1.3 per dwelling, below broader regional figures. Working from home accounted for 11.5% of workers during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions. Across all routes, the network operates an average of 806 daily trips, delivering roughly 48 weekly departures at each stop.
The provided map displays the 100 stops positioned nearest to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.1% of residents in Wendouree - Miners Rest report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Local health assessments from AreaSearch highlight notable wellness challenges across both younger and older cohorts, characterized by elevated chronic illness rates and mortality metrics. Private health insurance coverage is relatively subdued, held by approximately 50% of residents (~7,792 people), which tracks below the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (12.0%) and asthma (10.7%) represent the most widely diagnosed ailments among local residents, while 58.1% reported no long-term medical diagnoses compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Working-age residents experience higher chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.0% of the population (3,123 people), below the 24.0% regional proportion, with older residents recording health indicators generally aligned with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wendouree - Miners Rest is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.5%) and English (31.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Wendouree - Miners Rest sit below wider averages, with 90.9% of the population holding citizenship, 90.6% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 44.4% of residents. Islam accounts for 0.6% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the most widely reported lineages are Australian (32.5%), English (31.3%), and Irish (9.5%). Other distinct ethnic representations include residents of Dutch heritage at 2.1% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish heritage at 8.5% (against 8.8% regionally), and Maltese heritage at 0.4% (versus 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wendouree - Miners Rest is 38. 28.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Compared to Regional Vic., the demographic structure of Wendouree - Miners Rest leans somewhat younger. August 2026 estimates indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 27.3% of the community versus 23.1% regionally, while seniors (65+) make up 20.0% compared to the regional 24.0%. Consequently, the estimated median age of 38 remains on par with the 2021 Census and is 5 years younger than the 43 years recorded across Regional Vic. at that time. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 25.9% to an estimated 27.3%, and this group is forecast to add 2,186 residents (51%) to reach 6,458 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wendouree - Miners Rest
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 13 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 309 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,333 at the 2021 Census → 15,647 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (201011008). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.