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Werribee - South has an estimated 17,943 residents, up from 16,810 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,133 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 resident count in Werribee - South stands at approximately 17,943 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 16,810 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,133 people (6.7%). This calculation combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,936 recorded in June 2025 alongside 54 validated new addresses established post-Census. With 157 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low density that offers generous physical space per occupant and substantial capacity for future expansion. Over the previous ten years, Werribee - South achieved robust demographic momentum, recording a 4.6% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 territory.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 84.8% of the net population additions over recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic modelling for each SA2, benchmarked against 2022 and published in 2024. Where coverage is absent, projections published by the VIC State Government in 2023 for Regional and LGA jurisdictions are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation techniques to translate LGA growth trends down to the SA2 level. These cohort-specific growth rates are also carried forward across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the area is projected to experience extraordinary expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of national areas, adding 8,009 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 44.6% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
384 new dwellings have been approved in Werribee - South over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), Werribee - South recorded 384 residential approvals, representing an annual average of roughly 76 new homes. With an intake of 4.1 new residents per dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing additions trail demographic demand by a wide margin, creating tighter market conditions and upward price momentum, while the mean expected construction cost per dwelling sits at $474,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $179.2 million during the current financial year, highlighting strong local commercial development.
When evaluated on a per-capita basis against Greater Melbourne, building activity in Werribee - South is substantially lower, lagging the regional benchmark by 68.0%. This restricted supply environment tends to bolster valuations and interest in established properties. Recent approvals comprise 61.0% standalone houses and 39.0% medium and high-density dwellings, reflecting an increasing supply of medium-density formats that diversify price points from standard detached homes to more accessible, compact dwellings. This marks a clear departure from the historical stock profile (where houses currently constitute 80.0%), pointing to diminishing greenfield capacity alongside evolving lifestyle preferences for varied housing options. Currently, there are about 278 people per dwelling approval, showing capacity for further residential development. According to the latest quarterly demographic projections from AreaSearch, Werribee - South is slated to welcome an additional 8,002 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify buyer competition and reinforce capital appreciation across residential assets.
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 $12.3 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 26 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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Infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning frameworks play a central role in guiding community growth and outcomes. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 51 distinct infrastructure initiatives anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Grange Estate, the East Werribee Precinct, and the Werribee City Centre Structure Plan 2040, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those holding the highest local significance.
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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. Funded via the Victorian state budget, construction features key milestones such as completed weather-protected canopies and targets completion in mid-2026.
East Werribee Precinct
A major long-term urban renewal precinct on Victorian Government-owned land in Melbourne's western corridor. Development Victoria leads the 30-year transformation to deliver around 7,000 new homes, including at least 10% affordable housing, alongside employment hubs supporting up to 60,000 jobs. Phase 1 focuses on planning, design, land remediation, and enabling infrastructure.
Riverbend Small Catalyst Site
The Riverbend Small Catalyst Site is part of Wyndham City Council's catalyst sites program to revitalize the Werribee City Centre along the Werribee River corridor. Partnering with Burbank Group, the project plans a mixed-use residential and commercial development with integrated public realm improvements. It supports strategic urban renewal, delivering housing density alongside active riverfront open space.
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.
Western Treatment Plant - Resource Recovery and Re-Use Complex
Melbourne Water, in partnership with John Holland Group, is constructing a $711 million Resource Recovery and Re-Use Complex at the Western Treatment Plant. The project expands treatment capacity by nearly 50%, introducing modern preliminary and primary treatment, anaerobic digestion, and a dedicated liquid food waste facility to produce renewable energy. Works commenced in early 2024 and are slated for completion and full operations by 2028-2029.
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.
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 19,460, 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 local workforce in Werribee - South exhibits strong educational credentials across a wide range of industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 2.8% annual rise in estimated employment. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,910, while the local jobless rate sat 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, and the labour participation rate closely tracked the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 28.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of construction, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade.
The district exhibits exceptional concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local representation is 5.7 times the regional rate. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.6% of local jobs, below the broader regional standard of 14.2%. An observed ratio of 0.8 workers per resident at the Census indicates a stronger-than-average local employment base. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.8% and the workforce expanded by 1.9%, driving an unemployment decrease of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and the labour force rise by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor trends in Werribee - South. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry breakdown to project future employment trajectories. While total Australian employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, individual sectors show substantial divergence. Applying these sector-specific rates to the industry distribution of Werribee - South indicates local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Werribee - South SA2 sit below the Australian standard, recording a median of $52,530 and a mean of $63,038. These figures compare against Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $57,583 (median) and $69,102 (average). Census data from 2021 positions family, personal, and household earnings around the 54th percentile across Australia.
Income distribution shows the highest concentration within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, capturing 34.4% of residents (6,172 people), matching the regional trend where this group accounts for 32.8%. Residential housing costs account for 15.8% of income, yet solid overall earnings sustain disposable income at the 54th percentile, placing the district in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Werribee - South was made up of 80.2% standalone houses and 19.9% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential types), compared with Greater Melbourne's split of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership matched the metropolitan average of 29.6%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 34.7% and tenant-occupied homes represented 35.7%. The typical monthly mortgage cost matched the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, whereas weekly rental payments averaged $351, relative to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Relative to Australia-wide metrics, mortgage repayments in Werribee - South exceed the national benchmark of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Werribee - South counted 5,994 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,398 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 constitute the majority of local households at 71.9%, comprising couples with children at 34.6%, childless couples at 24.4%, and single-parent households at 11.4%. The remaining 28.1% consist of non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 25.0% and group accommodation making up 3.1%. The area's median household size is 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
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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Educational attainment levels among Werribee - South residents sit below the broader regional standard, with 29.9% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared to 37.0% across the SA3 area. This variance points to opportunities for further academic and professional skill acquisition. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical education is well represented, with 30.8% of residents aged 15 and over having earned trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (19.8%).
Formal learning engagement is substantial within the community, as 30.1% of residents are currently enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 10.1% attending primary school, 7.8% enrolled in secondary school, and 5.0% 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 2,400 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 transit infrastructure within Werribee - South includes 78 designated boarding points served exclusively by bus routes. The local network operates across 6 routes, generating a combined volume of 2,417 scheduled weekly trips. Transit access is well distributed, with the typical resident residing 322 meters from their closest stop. Being a predominantly suburban community, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private motor vehicles accounting for 86% of journeys to work and rail transport comprising 7%. Household vehicle availability stands at 1.4 cars per dwelling, while 28.2% of employed individuals worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric shaped in part by pandemic-era settings.
Transit services maintain an overall frequency of 345 trips per day across the entire route network, providing approximately 30 weekly trips per individual 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 highlight notable challenges for Werribee - South based on AreaSearch's review of chronic conditions and mortality statistics, with widespread diagnosis of common illnesses observed across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively low at roughly 50% of the overall population (~9,043 people). In comparison, private coverage reaches 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.6% and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 years of age exhibit better health metrics than broader benchmarks. The population includes 14.8% of individuals aged 65 and over (2,660 people), where health outcomes present certain complexities but generally align with broader national rankings.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Werribee - South, where 39.0% of the local population was born outside Australia and 35.8% communicate in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary declared faith, encompassing 52.0% of residents. A particularly prominent demographic variance is seen in the proportion of Hindu adherents, who represent 8.5% of the local community compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary lineages reported across Werribee - South are English (18.2%), Australian (17.5%), and Other backgrounds (14.5%).
Distinct concentrations also emerge across specific communities, with Italian heritage overrepresented at 10.2% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Indian ancestry accounting for 6.9% (versus 4.2% across Greater Melbourne), and Maltese ancestry representing 1.8% (against 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Werribee - South is 37. 25.8% 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 age distribution of Werribee - South closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, displaying a maximum deviation of only 0.9 percentage points across all age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 37, matching the 2021 Census baseline as well as the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that same Census. Over the projection period to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for middle-aged and mature pre-retiree groups (45 - 64), increasing by 2,715 residents (65%) to reach 6,881. The most rapid relative growth will occur among retiree and senior residents (65+), climbing 69% to 4,499.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 14 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,810 at the 2021 Census → 17,943 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (213051368). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.