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West Melbourne - Residential has an estimated 9,699 residents, up from 7,446 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,253 people, or 30.3%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 115 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.5% of that increase. That puts 11,828 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count of West Melbourne - Residential stands at approximately 9,699 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,253 people (30.3%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 7,446 people. Such growth has been calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,699 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 115 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 11,828 persons per square kilometer, the locale ranks within the top 10% nationwide for population density in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting local land as an exceptionally prized commodity.
The area's 30.3% surge post-2021 census outstripped both Victoria overall (9.5%) and national figures, establishing it as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion. International migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 87.5% of overall population increases in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from natural increase and interstate movements. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored to 2022 baseline figures, are incorporated into AreaSearch modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to SA2 boundaries through weighted population growth distribution techniques. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are similarly projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Under these expected demographic patterns, the statistical division is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of locales tracked by AreaSearch. Building on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is slated to grow by 5,167 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 53.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,220 new dwellings have been approved in West Melbourne - Residential over the past five years, an average of 244 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 205 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% 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, residential building authorisations in West Melbourne - Residential have tracked at an annual average of roughly 244 new dwellings, generating 1,220 homes overall. An influx of 1.8 people per year per constructed residence across the prior 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26) points to well-aligned supply and demand dynamics alongside stable overall conditions. The expected building cost of these new properties averages $373,000, coming in underneath the broader metropolitan benchmark and providing comparatively budget-friendly options. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $47.0 million during the ongoing financial year, underlining vigorous non-residential investment locally.
New residential building consents per capita in West Melbourne - Residential outpace Greater Melbourne by 79.0%, affording prospective purchasers a broader selection of housing options. This pace of activity exceeds nationwide norms, signaling substantial builder optimism across the precinct. Recent residential construction is exclusively comprised of apartment buildings and townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density living delivers accessible entry pricing that appeals to first-home buyers, property investors, and downsizers. The area records approximately 473 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature urban enclave. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate show West Melbourne - Residential adding 5,167 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction trends, incoming residential stock appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing requirements, supporting favorable market conditions and creating headroom for demographic growth to surpass existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Melbourne - Residential
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Melbourne - Residential, worth an estimated $1.19 billion. A further 186 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $111.5 billion. 65 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning frameworks, major capital works, and transport enhancements serve as primary drivers of local economic and property performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 distinct initiatives expected to influence the precinct. Prominent undertakings shaping the area include WOBO North Melbourne, Elysium Fields, Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal, and Gurrowa Place - QVM Southern Precinct.
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Adderley Street Build-to-Rent
A premium build-to-rent development featuring 105 apartments from studios to three-bedrooms. The project is a partnership between PDG and AXA IM Alts, with St George Community Housing as the operator. Significantly, 53 of the apartments (at least 50%) will be allocated as affordable housing for key workers. The development is targeting a 5-Star Green Star Building Certification and 8-Star NaTHERS energy efficiency rating, with amenities including a rooftop terrace, communal garden, and co-working spaces. Construction is scheduled to start in late 2025.
Elysium Fields
Elysium Fields is a $1.75 billion wellness-focused mixed-use precinct being developed by GURNER Group and City Harbour across a 2.7-hectare site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade in Melbourne's Docklands. The masterplan comprises approximately 1,100 build-to-sell and build-to-rent apartments across multiple towers up to 30 storeys, paired with extensive health clubs, retail, dining, and a Veriu hotel. Construction is actively underway with builders Hamilton Marino and Maxcon delivering initial residential towers.
Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority is delivering the works with Multiplex appointed as Managing Contractor, clearing the western side of the campus for a new hospital tower.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
Errol Street Private Hospital
The Errol Street Private Hospital is a $300 million private healthcare project proposed by Australian Unity at 265-281 Errol Street in North Melbourne. Approved under the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, the planned 11-storey hospital includes 223 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 10-bed intensive care unit, and diagnostic imaging. The proponent is currently advancing pre-construction tenant procurement.
Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation
The $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) is a landmark cultural redevelopment overseen by MAP Co and delivered by Development Victoria. The project encompasses major upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne's Theatres Building, the construction of The Fox: NGV Contemporary art gallery, and the creation of Laak Boorndap, an 18,000 sqm elevated urban garden. Construction is actively advancing across deep basement civil packages, with overall completion scheduled for 2028.
West End Mixed-Use Precinct
West End is a 340 million AUD mixed-use precinct featuring 442 residential apartments, a 92-room hotel, retail spaces including a supermarket, a medical centre, and a public park. Developed by Trenerry Property Group, the five-building development transformed a former industrial site into an integrated urban community.
6,915 residents of West Melbourne - Residential are employed, from a labour force of 7,172. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 79.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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. 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 labour pool in West Melbourne - Residential is characterised by high educational attainment and prominent representation across the technology sector, alongside an unemployment rate of only 3.6% and a 4.6% uptick in estimated employment over the prior twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,915, while joblessness sits 1.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 79.3% substantially exceeds the metropolitan level of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 43.6% of local workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.
Resident employment centers primarily on health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical roles. Concentration in professional & technical services is particularly pronounced, with participation rates standing at 1.9 times the broader metropolitan baseline. In contrast, construction represents only 4.4% of resident jobs, compared to 9.7% across the wider region. Census figures show 0.7 workers per resident, pointing to local job availability that outpaces conventional suburban levels. Analysis of SALM and ABS data conducted by AreaSearch indicates that during the year ending March 2026, employment levels rose by 4.6% while the labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to an unemployment decrease of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, a labour force expansion of 2.3%, and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in West Melbourne - Residential. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate regional growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to West Melbourne - Residential's employment composition, local employment is anticipated to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Melbourne - Residential is $1,784 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,047 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,461 a year against an average of $69,393. 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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Drawing from AreaSearch's synthesis of postcode ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the West Melbourne - Residential SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $55,461 and an average of $69,393. These figures sit marginally above the national baseline, compared with Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,796 for median income and $76,069 for average income as of March 2026. At the Census, individual weekly income placed in the 82nd percentile nationwide ($1,047 weekly), whereas household earnings aligned closer to the middle at the 52nd percentile.
A cohort of 3,404 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly forms the largest earnings bracket at 35.1%, mirroring regional patterns where 32.8% fall within this band. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving just 79.6% of income uncommitted to shelter (placing at the 47th percentile), while the precinct's SEIFA income metric ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Melbourne - Residential had 3,542 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 78% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 67% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,135 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential stock in West Melbourne - Residential consists of 1.3% separate houses and 98.7% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), contrasting sharply with metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 12.4%, trailing the metropolitan average, with 21.0% of homes carrying a mortgage and 66.6% occupied by tenants. Median monthly home loan repayments locally sit at $2,135 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent matches the metropolitan figure at $390. On a national scale, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Melbourne - Residential counted 3,542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,614 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and parent-led homes account for 48.1% of local households, consisting of 30.5% couples without children, 11.6% couples with children, and 4.2% single-parent arrangements. Non-family living situations comprise the majority at 51.9%, driven by solo occupants at 38.3% and share-housing setups at 13.6%. The typical household size sits at 1.9 people, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.8% of adults in West Melbourne - Residential hold a university qualification, including 38.0% with a bachelor degree and 21.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 389 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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 credentials among West Melbourne - Residential residents outstrip broader state and national standards, with 62.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile equips the local population well for the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees represent the largest single qualification tier at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational awards account for 16.9% among the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificate-level studies (7.9%). Participation in formal learning is exceptionally prominent, with 35.9% of the local population engaged in education.
Broken down by tier, 18.1% attend tertiary institutions, 3.4% are in primary school, and 3.1% are enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in West Melbourne - Residential reaches 23 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 7,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure within West Melbourne - Residential includes 23 operating stops spanning a network of light rail and bus services. These facilities are served by 12 distinct routes that generate 7,427 scheduled passenger services each week. Commuter access is rated as top-tier, with an average distance of 114 meters from residences to the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuter flows, with 35% traveling by passenger vehicle, 23% walking, and 18% utilizing rail. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.3 cars per home, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 43.6% of residents performed work from home, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, service volume averages 1,061 daily runs, which translates to roughly 322 services per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.9% of residents in West Melbourne - Residential report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns, West Melbourne - Residential exhibits favorable overall health metrics, with younger age groups recording minimal incidence of long-term medical conditions. Membership in private health insurance covers approximately 54% of the population (~5,227 people), tracking just ahead of typical SA2 levels and comparing against 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments locally, recorded among 6.4% and 8.3% of the populace respectively, while 80.9% of residents report no chronic health conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 4.5% of the community (436 people), below the 15.1% metropolitan proportion. Older residents demonstrate solid wellness measures, although their comparative health ranking nationally is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.9% of West Melbourne - Residential residents were born overseas and 49.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (18.3%) and English (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced in West Melbourne - Residential, where 56.9% of the populace was born overseas and 49.5% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 24.5% of local residents. Buddhism shows a distinct local concentration, representing 5.7% of the community against 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parentage and cultural heritage, Chinese ancestry forms the largest individual background in West Melbourne - Residential at 18.3% of the community, substantially higher than the 6.5% regional proportion. Other ancestries make up 16.8%, while English ancestry accounts for 15.1%, falling below the wider regional share of 20.1%.
Several other cultural groups exhibit elevated local representation relative to regional benchmarks, including Korean at 2.3% (against 0.3% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Melbourne - Residential is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 53.7% 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 makeup of West Melbourne - Residential is heavily weighted toward early-career and pre-family age groups. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 58.6% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age category, compared with 32.1% regionally across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 4.5% versus 15.1% across the metropolis. The median age is estimated at 31 years, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 6 years younger than the Greater Melbourne Census figure of 37, as well as the nationwide Census median of 38. The share of children and younger youth (0 - 24) has shifted from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is slated to generate the largest numerical increase, rising by 2,479 people (44%) to reach 8,164. The most rapid rate of demographic growth is expected among residents aged 65+, expanding by 117% to 948 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Melbourne - Residential
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 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 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 — 115 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,446 at the 2021 Census → 9,699 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 (206041510). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.