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Werribee - South has an estimated 17,941 residents, up from 16,810 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,131 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 84.8% of that increase. That puts 157 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Werribee - South is approximately 17,941 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,131 people (6.7%) from the 16,810 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,936 from June 2025 alongside 53 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 157 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. Over the last ten years, Werribee - South has shown consistent growth with a compound annual rate of 4.6%, exceeding the broader SA4 region.
This population rise was mainly driven by net overseas migration, which made up about 84.8% of the recent population increase. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA level down to SA2 divisions. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the district is projected to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones nationwide. The local population is expected to expand by 8,022 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total increase of 44.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
455 new dwellings have been approved in Werribee - South over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 117, running ahead of 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 - South averages approximately 91 residential development approvals annually, with a total of 455 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 108 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.5 new residents per year relocating per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $279,000, which sits below regional averages and offers more economical options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $179.2 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment in the local business sector. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - South features a much lower level of building activity, running 66.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new construction typically supports demand and values for pre-existing properties. New residential construction consists of 72.0% detached homes and 28.0% attached dwellings, preserving the traditional low density environment of the area with a focus on family-oriented housing. The ratio of 442 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development climate with low construction activity. Demographic forecasts project that Werribee - South will add 8,017 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fail to match this population growth, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and driving higher price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Werribee - South
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 Werribee - South, worth an estimated $11.5 billion. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.9 billion. 23 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and retail. 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 infrastructure projects, planning strategies, and major developments represent major drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has tracked 51 projects poised to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Grange Estate, the East Werribee Precinct, and the Werribee City Centre Structure Plan 2040, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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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.
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.
Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School with Enabling Infrastructure (Point Cook South West)
Delivery of a new P-9 school (Yurran P-9 College, formerly known by the interim name Point Cook South P-9) and a specialist school (Ngurraga School), along with enabling infrastructure including roads, intersections, drainage and services, in the Point Cook South West / East Werribee precinct. Both schools opened on Day 1, Term 1 2026, sharing an interim site at 65-67 Plover Way, Werribee South, while the permanent Yurran P-9 College campus is under construction nearby.The permanent P-9 campus, at 25 Dunnart Parade, Werribee South, is targeted for completion by Term 1 2027.
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.
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.
Future Mambourin Train Station
The proposed Mambourin Train Station is intended to serve the rapidly growing Mambourin community and provide direct rail connectivity to the Melbourne CBD and Geelong via the Regional Rail Link. Located within the Mambourin Town Centre, the station remains in the proposed stage, subject to future Victorian Government funding, with no recent construction updates as of mid-2026.
Wyndham Harbour Marina Development
Integrated waterfront residential estate and marina development featuring Australia's largest marina with 150 secure vessel berths, approximately 500 residential lots, apartments, townhouses and waterfront homes on Port Phillip Bay. The world-class marina offers berth sizes from 10m to 25m, fuel station, boat storage and maintenance facilities.
Werribee Community Housing - Big Housing Build
26 high-quality, sustainable social housing homes (16 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom) positioned beside the Werribee River. Built by Edgepoint Homes with 7-star NatHERS rating, rainwater tanks, individual secure single-car garages, and all electric appliances. Completed in April 2025 as part of Victoria's Big Housing Build program.
9,910 residents of Werribee - South are employed, from a labour force of 10,496. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 72.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,457, about 108% 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 workforce in Werribee - South is well-educated and distributed across multiple sectors, featuring an unemployment rate of 5.6% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.8%. In March 2026, there were 9,910 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate is very close to the Greater Melbourne figure of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 28.2%, worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is primarily centered in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The locality displays a particularly high concentration of workers in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels reaching 5.7 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 11.6% of the Werribee - South workforce compared to 14.2% in Greater Melbourne. The ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of local jobs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment grow by 2.8% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. This performance differed from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in Werribee - South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Aligning these sector-specific forecasts with the industry mix of Werribee - South indicates local employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Werribee - South is $1,802 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,530 a year against an average of $63,038. 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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AreaSearch's analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Werribee - South SA2 recorded a median income of $52,530 and an average income of $63,038. These figures are below the national averages and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $57,583 for the median and $69,102 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Werribee - South fell around the 54th percentile nationally.
The largest income group comprises 34.4% of residents (6,171 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. High housing costs account for 15.8% of income, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 54th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Werribee - South had 5,994 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. 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 housing stock in Werribee - South consisted of 80.2% houses and 19.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate in Werribee - South was equivalent to metropolitan Melbourne at 29.6%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (35.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan Melbourne average, whereas the median weekly rent was $351, compared to metropolitan Melbourne figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Werribee - South are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Werribee - South counted 5,994 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,397 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 71.9%, consisting of couples with children at 34.6%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single-parent households at 11.4%. The remaining 28.1% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 25.0% and group households at 3.1%. The median household size of 2.6 residents matches the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Werribee - South hold a university qualification, including 19.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 5,326 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of formal qualifications in Werribee - South is lower than regional averages, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in the surrounding SA3 region. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (19.8%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.1% of the population currently enrolled in formal education.
Within this group, 10.1% are in primary school, 7.8% are in secondary school, and 5.0% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Werribee - South reaches 78 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis identifies 78 active transit stops in Werribee - South, which are served by bus routes. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes that provide a combined 2,048 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is good, with residents living an average of 322 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents, 28.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 292 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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72.2% of residents in Werribee - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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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Health indicators point to notable challenges in Werribee - South, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~9,042 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical issues in the area, affecting 7.6% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.0% of the local population (2,696 people), and health outcomes for this older cohort present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.0% of Werribee - South residents were born overseas and 35.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.2%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Werribee - South exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 39.0% of the population born outside Australia and 35.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 52.0% of residents. The most significant statistical divergence from the broader region is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.5% of the local population compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parent birthplaces, the three largest groups in Werribee - South are English at 18.2%, Australian at 17.5%, and Other at 14.5%. Notable differences exist in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Italian heritage overrepresented at 10.2% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Indian at 6.9% (compared to 4.2%), and Maltese at 1.8% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Werribee - South is 37. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Werribee - South is 37, matching the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is well represented at 17.3% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.8%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 16.1% to 17.3% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 12.0% to 13.0%, whereas the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 15.6% to 13.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, population projections indicate significant changes in the age profile of the area, led by the 45 to 54 demographic, which is expected to expand by 65% (1,510 people), growing from 2,334 to 3,845.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Werribee - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,810 at the 2021 Census → 17,941 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 (213051368). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.