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Werribee - West has an estimated 35,100 residents, up from 22,341 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,759 people, or 57.1%. Growth has averaged 10.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 3,385 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.9% of that increase. That puts 275 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 of Werribee - West stands at roughly 35,100 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 22,341 people, this represents an expansion of 12,759 people (57.1%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 33,000 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 3,385 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 274 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space as well as capacity for incoming building projects. Outpacing both the broader state benchmark of 9.5% and national figures, Werribee - West's 57.1% surge positions it at the forefront of regional expansion.
Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, making up roughly 67.9% of overall net additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia, originally published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, regional and LGA forecasts issued by the VIC State Government in 2023 are integrated via weighted population aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion trajectories from these datasets are applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Driven by these demographic adjustments, the district is slated for exceptional momentum that sits in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, with expectations to gain 29,972 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP baselines, equating to an overall climb of 79.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,554 new dwellings have been approved in Werribee - West over the past five years, an average of 910 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 911 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% 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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Residential building approvals across Werribee - West have averaged approximately 910 new homes annually, generating 4,554 homes over the past 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.8 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) underlines healthy underlying demand underpinning property markets. The average expected construction cost for incoming dwellings sits at $359,000, coming in below broader regional benchmarks and highlighting relatively attainable housing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $200.3 million this financial year, illustrating substantial commercial building momentum.
Dwelling approval numbers per capita in Werribee - West exceed Greater Melbourne by 147.0%, broadening options for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This scale of activity remains well above the national norm, underscoring strong developer confidence. New residential permits consist of 87.0% standalone homes and 13.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the neighbourhood's traditional low-density suburban fabric tailored to families looking for spacious properties. Generating roughly 38 people per dwelling approval, the district displays classic features of an active urban expansion zone. Forecasts indicate that Werribee - West will welcome an additional 27,815 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes suggest that future residential supply will easily keep pace with incoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Werribee - West
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 - West, worth an estimated $11 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80.8 billion. 42 are already under construction and 42 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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Capital works, major planning developments, and infrastructure investments play a central role in driving local economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 37 projects expected to influence the district, with key initiatives including the Cornerstone Estate, Mambourin and Mambourin Green Masterplanned Community, the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Wyndham Vale Retail Hub, alongside other significant developments detailed below.
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Harpley Estate
Harpley is a 435 hectare masterplanned community by Stockland in Werribee delivering around 4,200 homes together with schools, parks, waterways, community facilities and the Harpley Town Centre. Residential stages continue to be released and delivered. The adjoining Ison Road Overpass and extension are scheduled to open to traffic in September 2026, significantly improving access to the Princes Freeway and supporting ongoing growth of the community.
Mambourin Green
Mambourin Green is a masterplanned community in Melbourne's west by Frasers Property Australia, featuring plans for around 2,000 lots and more than 6,000 residents. Key features include a proposed Residents' Club with heated 25m lap pool, gym, sauna, multi-sports courts, and outdoor areas; 22ha of green open spaces with parks, playgrounds, and trails; Mambourin Marketplace under construction with Coles, medical precinct, and specialty stores; proposed schools, community centre, and train station.
Windermere Estate
A 363-hectare masterplanned community located in Mambourin. The $1.6 billion development is set to deliver over 4,700 homes for an estimated 15,000 residents. The estate features 50 hectares of parklands, four proposed schools, a retail town centre, and extensive sports and recreational facilities.
Mambourin and Mambourin Green Masterplanned Community
Mambourin and its expansion Mambourin Green form a large masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia in Melbourne's western growth corridor, delivered under the Black Forest Road North Precinct Structure Plan. The community spans more than 220 hectares, with a town centre precinct, residents-only Club Mambourin leisure centre, the Good News Lutheran College P-12 campus, Laa Yulta Primary School, and over 22 hectares of parks, wetlands and walking trails. The 60 million dollar Mambourin Marketplace, anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and approximately 25 specialty stores, officially opened on 18 September 2025 as the first stage of the future Mambourin Town Centre.Construction is now focused on the Mambourin Green expansion, with bulk earthworks completed at Stage 4, civil works progressing across Stages 1 to 4, and bulk earthworks underway at the future Mambourin Green Village Centre. First home settlements at Mambourin Green are expected from early 2026, with Stage 4 settlements tracking for mid-2026. Future plans include additional childcare, government and private schools, a proposed train station, and the broader 25,000 square metre Town Centre retail precinct.
Mambourin Town Centre Commercial & Civic Precinct
The major multi-stage commercial expansion of the Mambourin Town Centre following the initial retail marketplace opening. Future stages focus on scaling up to 25,000 sqm of footprint, encompassing a dedicated local business district, a pedestrian-friendly civic square shared zone, a cinema complex, a library, and an integrated Performing Arts Centre.
Grange Estate
A boutique riverfront residential community on the Werribee River offering secluded living with proximity to Werribee's town centre, quality education, transport and shopping amenities. Features land sizes from 401m2 to 781m2 across multiple stages including the Vineyard Terrace precinct. This is the final opportunity to join this exclusive community with all remaining lots titled and ready to build.
Ison Road Project (Overpass and Extension)
Construction of a four-lane bridge over the Melbourne-Geelong rail line and a 1.3km multi-lane road extension connecting Ison Road to the Princes Freeway. Delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria and Wyndham City Council, the critical link features shared walking and cycling paths, signalised intersections, and dedicated bus priority infrastructure.
Cornerstone Estate
An 86-hectare masterplanned community in Werribee featuring 900 homes, a landscaped waterway, bike trails, and custom-designed playgrounds including Safari Park and Raffles Walk Park.
17,303 residents of Werribee - West are employed, from a labour force of 18,459. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 27,566, about 79% 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 - West features an educated labour pool across a variety of industries, recording an unemployment rate of 6.3% alongside an estimated 1.5% in employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents reached 17,303, while local unemployment sat 1.5% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local participation rate of 74.3% compares with 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 25.8% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local workers are predominantly active within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Transport, postal & warehousing shows pronounced local specialization, capturing a local workforce concentration 1.7 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 6.7% of local employment, compared to 10.1% across the broader region. Disparities between the resident workforce and locally situated positions indicate that immediate local job opportunities remain limited. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% while the labour pool expanded by 1.9%, pushing unemployment up by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb by 2.1%, the labour force rise by 2.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.2 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Applying these national projections—which anticipate job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variation across industries—to the local sector composition indicates that employment among residents may rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Werribee - West is $1,995 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,982 a year against an average of $71,035. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the Werribee - West SA2 surpass nationwide averages. The median taxable income within the SA2 stands at $58,982 while the average reaches $71,035, compared to Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $64,656 (median) and $77,869 (average) as of March 2026. Income figures from the 2021 Census place household, family, and individual earnings near the 65th percentile nationally.
Specifically, 41.0% of the population (14,391 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, against 32.8% across the wider region. While housing costs absorb 16.1% of earnings, solid pay levels sustain disposable income at the 65th percentile, with the locality positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Werribee - West had 7,536 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 inventory in Werribee - West was made up of 90.5% houses alongside 9.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential formats), contrasted with Greater Melbourne's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in the area was comparatively low at 19.5%, with mortgaged homes making up 49.8% and rental arrangements accounting for 30.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $1,842, below the metropolitan median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Werribee - West remain lower than the Australian baseline of $1,863, and weekly rents track beneath the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Werribee - West counted 7,536 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,840 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 78.2% of all households, encompassing 40.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family residences comprise the remaining 21.8%, divided between single-person households at 18.8% and group households at 2.9%. The area's median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.2% of adults in Werribee - West hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 2,948 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,014 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Werribee - West sit below regional averages, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 37.0% across the SA3 area, indicating room for broader educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are held by 18.1% of the population, postgraduate qualifications by 8.3%, and graduate diplomas by 2.8%. Vocational education is widespread, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (23.1%). A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 31.4% of residents actively enrolled in educational institutions.
This comprises 11.0% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Werribee - West reaches 94 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Werribee - West contains 94 active transport stops covering a network of buses and trains. Across 10 distinct routes, the transit network accommodates 4,707 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is well positioned, with residents situated an average of 341 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and rail transit taking 8%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. Additionally, 25.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 672 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Werribee - West report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates indicate generally favourable health outcomes across Werribee - West, with common condition rates tracking low across the wider community yet registering above the national benchmark in older vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 54% of the total population (~18,989 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.8 and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 74.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, outpacing the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%.
Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are particularly robust. People aged 65 and over make up 7.5% of the community (2,625 people), notably beneath the 15.1% share seen across Greater Melbourne. Among older residents, health metrics present greater challenges, ranking lower nationally than those of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Werribee - West residents were born overseas and 34.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.2%) and Australian (20.0%). 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 across Werribee - West, where 37.4% of residents were born abroad and 34.6% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 43.3% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other religious category, which encompasses 4.5% of residents locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the primary ancestries in Werribee - West are English at 20.2%, Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 16.5%. Notable concentrations of other heritage groups also emerge, including Indian ancestry at 7.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Maltese at 1.9% (vs 1.1%), and Maori at 1.2% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Werribee - West is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.1% 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 demographic structure of Werribee - West is heavily weighted toward working-age adults with dependents. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, 39.0% of the community consists of young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) account for 7.5% versus 15.1% regionally. Consequently, the estimated median age is 31, a slight decrease from 32 at the 2021 Census, sitting 6 years below the Greater Melbourne Census median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the mature adult cohort (45 - 64) has shifted from 19.4% down to an estimated 17.4%.
Much of this movement reflects the 25 to 34 bracket declining from 20.8% to an estimated 18.7% while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 16.7% to 20.3%, indicating cohort aging rather than new arrivals. By 2041, children and young adults (0 - 24) are forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 9,261 (73%) to 21,932, while the 45 to 64 group is projected to see the highest rate of growth, climbing 118% to 13,315.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Werribee - West
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 3,385 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,341 at the 2021 Census → 35,100 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 (213051468). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.