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Werribee - East has an estimated 19,207 residents, up from 19,010 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 1.0%. That puts 2,475 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Werribee - East is approximately 19,207 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 197 people (1.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 19,010 people. This shifts is calculated using the estimated resident population of 19,205 from the ABS as of June 2025 alongside an additional 89 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This overall population translates to a density ratio of 2,475 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the upper quartile compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The population increase within the area was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 84.2% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections that were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 areas are not covered by this dataset, AreaSearch uses the Regional/LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023, adapting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates obtained from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, the statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch are projected to experience above median population growth, with this specific area expected to grow by 3,199 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP population figures, representing a total increase of 16.6% over the 16 years.
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232 new dwellings have been approved in Werribee - East over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Werribee - East has seen roughly 46 dwellings approved for development annually, amounting to a total of 232 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 so far, 46 approvals have been documented. Since the population declined over the preceding timeframe, this level of development activity is considered adequate in relative terms, presenting a positive scenario for buyers, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average value of $271,000—which is below regional standards—offering more affordable options for purchasers. Additionally, $16.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, showing a moderate level of commercial development.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - East exhibits considerably lower development activity (84.0% below regional average per person). This restricted pace of new builds generally helps sustain demand and prices for the current housing stock. This volume of activity is also below the national average, pointing to the established status of the locality and hinting at potential planning constraints. Recent building activity is composed of 38.0% standalone homes and 62.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers affordable pathways to homeownership and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the area's current housing stock (which stands at 84.0% houses), indicating a declining volume of developable land parcels and reflecting shifting lifestyle preferences and the demand for more diverse, cost-effective residential options. With approximately 564 people per dwelling approval, Werribee - East demonstrates a highly mature market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Werribee - East will add 3,197 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction rates, residential supply might struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward price movements.
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Development applications around Werribee - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Werribee - East, worth an estimated $483 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.5 billion. 37 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, 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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Few factors can affect the performance of a locality as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Prominent projects include the Ison Road Project, Riverwalk Werribee, the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, and the West Tarneit Station, with the subsequent list outlining those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Riverwalk Werribee
A 197-hectare masterplanned community developed through a partnership between Development Victoria and Melbourne Water on former Werribee Satellite Aerodrome land. When complete, the estate will deliver over 2,600 homes across a range of lot sizes, alongside retail, commercial, education and community infrastructure. Over 2,500 residents are already living in the estate, with 1,500 lots delivered to date. The $88 million Riverwalk Village town centre at 1 and 2 Newmarket Road - anchored by Coles and featuring 42 specialty shops, offices and dining - commenced early works in late 2025, with full construction expected to begin Q1 2026 and opening planned for H1 2027.The estate includes 24 hectares of open space, wetlands, parks and links to the Werribee River and Federation Bike Trail. Heritage-listed hangars from the former Werribee Satellite Aerodrome are being preserved and relocated on site. Development Victoria has invested approximately $218 million to date, with a further $130 million planned over the life of the project.
Ison Road Project
State-led road link delivering a new overpass across the Melbourne-Geelong rail line and a 1.3 km four-lane extension to Geelong Road (Princes Highway), including walking and cycling paths. Aims to improve connectivity to the Princes Freeway, reduce congestion in central Werribee and support growth in Wyndham West.
West Tarneit Station
New V/Line station under construction on the Geelong Line near Leakes Road and Davis Road in Tarneit. The project will provide an accessible pedestrian underpass, two platforms, a 4-bay bus interchange, about 400 commuter car spaces, secure Parkiteer bicycle storage for 26 bikes, 30 bike hoops, walking and cycling paths, seating and landscaped public areas. Major platform and underpass works were completed during a January 2026 construction blitz, with further precinct, interchange, car park, pathway, shelter and station building works continuing ahead of opening later in 2026.
Riverbend Small Catalyst Site
Development project seeks partner for a landmark development with pre-approved design in Werribee City Centre, focusing on growth and urban renewal.
Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A major expansion to double the capacity of the Werribee Mercy Hospital emergency department from 33 to 67 treatment spaces. The project includes a dedicated paediatric zone, 4 new resuscitation bays, 16 short stay beds, 36 emergency care cubicles, and 4 adult mental health spaces. As of May 2026, the Victorian Government has allocated $95 million in the 2026-27 budget to open the facility. Construction has reached key milestones including the completion of front and rear weather-protected canopies, with the project on track for completion mid-2026.
Princes Freeway and Werribee Main Road Interchange Upgrade
Upgrading the Princes Freeway and Werribee Main Road Interchange in Werribee to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase connectivity. Key features include new signalised intersections at Ison Road / Werribee Main Road, the Princes Freeway inbound on-ramp / Werribee Main Road, and William Thwaites Drive / Werribee Main Road; a new roundabout linking the Princes Freeway inbound off-ramp to Wests Road, Princes Highway and the Maltby Bypass Service Centre; an additional lane on the Werribee Main Road bridge across the Princes Freeway; two-lane upgrades to both the inbound on-ramp and outbound off-ramp; and a permanent speed reduction from 80km/h to 60km/h on Werribee Main Road between William Thwaites Drive and Ison Road.Full funding was announced in January 2025, with detailed design and site investigations underway. Construction is expected to commence in early 2027 and be completed in late 2029, cutting peak travel times for the 10,000 motorists who use the interchange daily.
Werribee City Centre Structure Plan 2040
A comprehensive strategic framework adopted in August 2024 to guide the long-term growth of Werribee City Centre. The plan focuses on five key streams: revitalising community spaces, major streetscape beautification, expanding entertainment and recreation, upgrading the Wyndham Cultural Centre, and driving business growth. Key initiatives include the transformation of Station Place into a pedestrian-friendly dining precinct and the development of the Riverbank Promenade to better integrate the Werribee River with the urban core.
East Werribee Precinct
A major long-term urban renewal precinct on Victorian Government-owned land in Melbourne's western corridor. In September 2025, Development Victoria was appointed as master developer to lead a 30-year transformation of the site into a mixed-use precinct combining housing, jobs and community services. The precinct is planned to deliver around 7,000 new homes including at least 10 percent affordable housing, and is targeted to support up to 60,000 jobs across sectors including health, education, agritech, advanced manufacturing, renewables, and government and commercial services.Phase 1 is underway and focuses on planning, design, land remediation and enabling infrastructure ahead of a future delivery phase to be facilitated in partnership with the private sector. The precinct is anchored by major committed investments including the 271 million dollar Wyndham Law Courts, the upgraded Werribee Mercy Hospital, the completed Sneydes Road interchange, the Werribee Open Range Zoo upgrade, and new schools at Point Cook South West (Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School) opening in 2026.
9,051 residents of Werribee - East are employed, from a labour force of 10,256. Unemployment sits at 11.7%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,410, about 80% 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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Werribee - East has a skilled workforce representing various sectors, with an unemployment rate of 11.7% and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 9,051 residents are employed, though the unemployment rate is 7.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, highlighting potential areas for improvement, and workforce participation is notably lower (64.7% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). According to Census statistics, a moderate 19.6% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The locality shows a particular concentration of jobs in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share that is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles employ only 5.6% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. This mostly residential locality appears to present limited job openings locally, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, employment numbers rose by 0.9% and the labour force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional context regarding future demand in Werribee - East. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary considerably across different industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific forecasts onto the employment structure of Werribee - East suggests that local employment will grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Werribee - East is $1,374 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,270 a year against an average of $71,126. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Werribee - East SA2 are higher than the national average, with a median of $59,270 and an average income of $71,126. This is in contrast to Greater Melbourne, which has a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,972 (median) and $77,968 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Werribee - East all rank between the 17th and 25th percentiles nationally.
Income distributions show that the $1,500 - 2,999 earning bracket contains 32.5% of the community (6,242 individuals), which aligns with the broader region where 32.8% fall into the same category. Financial pressures regarding housing affordability are significant, with only 82.8% of income remaining, placing the area in the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Werribee - East had 6,786 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% 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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The mix of housing in Werribee - East, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro area which recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Werribee - East was slightly below the Melbourne metro level, standing at 28.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.0%) or rented (37.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in this locality was considerably below the Melbourne metro average at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $315, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Werribee - East are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Werribee - East counted 6,786 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 69.3% of all households, consisting of 31.0% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.7%, with single-person households at 27.0% and group households making up 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is equal to the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Werribee - East hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 5,074 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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 locality experiences some educational challenges, with university qualification levels (21.1%) sitting substantially below the SA3 area average of 37.0%. This scenario highlights both a hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (23.7%). Participation in education is remarkably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 10.6% in primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, and 4.5% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Werribee - East reaches 106 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 6,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 reveals that there are 106 active transit stops operating in Werribee - East, consisting of a combination of buses. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which together provide 6,902 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally located 177 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential area, most residents travel outwards for work - the private car remains the main mode of travel at 85%, while 9% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling.
Approximately 19.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 pandemic conditions). The average frequency of services is 986 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 65 weekly trips for each transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.5% of residents in Werribee - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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Significant health issues are apparent throughout Werribee - East, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, with various illnesses affecting both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the total population (~10,390 people). This compares to 56.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions in this locality were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 67.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age exhibit a higher than average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,332 people), which is higher than the 15.0% found in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.6% of Werribee - East residents were born overseas and 36.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.2%) and English (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Werribee - East exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 38.6% of its population born overseas and 36.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Werribee - East was found to be Christianity, representing 48.9% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in the Other category, which accounts for 3.1% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most represented groups in Werribee - East are Australian, making up 20.2% of the population, English, making up 19.9% of the population, and Other, representing 19.5% of the population.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Maltese is highly overrepresented at 1.9% of Werribee - East (versus 1.1% regionally), Serbian at 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Maori at 1.2% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Werribee - East is 36. 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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With a median age of 36 years, Werribee - East's population closely aligns with the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is slightly below the Australian median of 38. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - East displays a higher proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.2%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (13.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age bracket has risen from 8.4% to 9.8% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 11.3% and the 45 to 54 group went down from 12.3% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution of Werribee - East will shift considerably by 2041. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to see the highest growth at 40%, adding 748 residents to reach 2,625. Older residents (65+) will account for 51% of the population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the demographic. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to decrease by 54 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Werribee - East
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 May 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 — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,010 at the 2021 Census → 19,207 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 (213051467). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.