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Wendouree - Miners Rest has an estimated 15,555 residents, up from 15,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 222 people, or 1.4%. 211 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 230 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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As of May 2026, the population of Wendouree - Miners Rest is estimated at approximately 15,555 according to research by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census headcount of 15,333, this represents an expansion of 222 individuals (1.4%). This calculation is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,549, supplemented by 211 validated new addresses registered after the census. The population concentration stands at 230 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and suggests space is available for potential future expansion. The local growth rate of 1.4% since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the Rest of Vic.
average (4.3%), showing competitive local dynamics. The primary contributor to local population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 80.6% of the net gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this direct data, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government projections from 2023, utilizing a weighted calculation to aggregate population growth from the LGA scale to SA2 boundaries. Age structure growth distributions from these models are also extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the region is projected to experience a significant population surge, placing it in the top quarter of non-metropolitan areas in Australia, with an estimated growth of 4,223 people by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 27.1% overall expansion over 16 years.
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319 new dwellings have been approved in Wendouree - Miners Rest over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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Approvals for new residential properties in Wendouree - Miners Rest average approximately 63 annually, with 319 approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 20 registered during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the ratio of new residents to new homes was low at 0.9, suggesting that building activity is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, thereby offering buyers a wider selection and facilitating population increases that could surpass current models, while new homes average $173,000 in value, which is below the regional norm and provides affordable options.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $106.8 million this financial year, reflecting a high level of local business investment. In comparison to the Rest of Vic. average, building activity in Wendouree - Miners Rest is low, sitting at 65.0% below the regional per capita figure. This limited supply of new dwellings generally acts to support demand and value retention for established homes. Current construction projects consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium to high-density properties, with an increasing selection of townhouses and apartments offering varied options ranging from family residences to affordable, smaller units. This marks a shift from the existing housing profile which consists of 85.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area has 551 people per residential approval, indicating a quiet and low-volume building sector. Future models indicate that Wendouree - Miners Rest will gain 4,216 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its current rate, housing supply might not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and lead to rising prices.
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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. 29 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning play a significant role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Learmonth Road Retail Hub, the Wendouree Library and Learning Centre, the Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, and the Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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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 58.9%. 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 17,180, about 110% 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 in Wendouree - Miners Rest exhibits a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid footprint in essential services and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,978, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.6% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, suggesting potential for improvement, and workforce participation is slightly below the regional benchmark, recording 58.9% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data indicated a low proportion of residents working from home at 11.5%, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The resident workforce is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, retail, and construction. The manufacturing sector shows a strong local concentration, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 1.9% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. Census data showed 0.7 jobs available in the area for every resident worker, indicating local job availability is higher than average. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the labor force expanded by 0.4% while overall employment fell by 1.1%, leading to a rise of 1.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor force contract by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected trends in Wendouree - Miners Rest. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Mapping these trends to the industry mix of Wendouree - Miners Rest suggests local employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, assuming a direct weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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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 tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, average incomes in the Wendouree - Miners Rest SA2 are below the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the region recorded a median income of $49,469 and an average income of $61,622, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $54,228 for median income and $67,550 for average income. During the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area fell between the 12th and 18th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, which accounts for 28.7% of households (4,464 residents), a figure close to the 30.3% average for the wider region. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only 84.3% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 14th percentile.
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 most recent Census, the dwelling profile in Wendouree - Miners Rest consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other types of housing, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other housing types in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than the regional average, sitting at 32.9%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (30.5%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the area was $1,300, which is below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rental cost was $260, compared to $285 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Wendouree - Miners Rest are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national average of $375.
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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Families make up the majority of households at 63.0%, consisting of couples with children at 21.7%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parent families at 15.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.0% of the total, with single person households accounting for 33.6% and group homes making up 3.5%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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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The region shows lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 16.0%, which is well below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Among those with university credentials, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is prominent, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 29.1%. Participation in study is high, with 29.0% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure includes 10.7% of the population in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wendouree - Miners Rest reaches 116 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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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Public transport services in Wendouree - Miners Rest include 116 active stops, which include train connections. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which provide a total of 1,657 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 208 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the main mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 11.5% in the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all transport routes averages 236 runs per day, which equates to roughly 14 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
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Transport Stops Detail
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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Significant health issues are present in Wendouree - Miners Rest, according to an AreaSearch assessment of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 50% of the population, or about 7,746 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.0% and 10.7% of the population respectively, while 58.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Health challenges are notable within the working-age population due to higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population (2,935 people), which is lower than the 23.9% average for Regional Vic. Senior health outcomes in the area rank similarly to the broader national population.
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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Cultural diversity in Wendouree - Miners Rest is lower than average, with citizens making up 90.9% of the population, 90.6% born in Australia, and 94.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.4% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Islam, which accounts for 0.6% of the population compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic. In terms of parent birthplace ancestry, the three largest groups in Wendouree - Miners Rest are Australian at 32.5%, English at 31.3%, and Irish at 9.5%.
There are minor differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry slightly overrepresented at 2.1% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.5% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Maltese ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wendouree - Miners Rest is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.6% 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 37 years in Wendouree - Miners Rest is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The population profile shows a high proportion of people aged 25 - 34 years (16.9%), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (9.8%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 14.5% to 16.9% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has declined from 11.6% to 10.4%.
Demographic models looking to 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 1,591 people (60%) from 2,631 to 4,223, while the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to rise by a modest 7% (67 people).
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) | 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 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 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 — 211 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,333 at the 2021 Census → 15,555 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 (201011008). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.