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Wheelers Hill has an estimated 21,289 residents, up from 20,652 at the 2021 Census — a change of 637 people, or 3.1%. That puts 2,039 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Wheelers Hill stands at approximately 21,289 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 637 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 20,652 residents. The adjustment is calculated using the estimated resident population of 21,281 published by the ABS for June 2025 alongside address validation records compiled after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,039 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density observed across national localities monitored by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were almost exclusively powered by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to demographic growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point. Where specific SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA datasets, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate growth from LGA scales down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth rates from these compilations are also extended to cover all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to remain slightly below the median of national statistical areas, with the locality expected to add 1,445 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 6.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
363 new dwellings have been approved in Wheelers Hill over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Wheelers Hill have run at an annual average of about 72, generating 363 new residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 59 registered approvals. Because only 0.2 people per year moved to the locality for each constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming housing stock is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with many choices and building reserve capacity for population growth above current projections. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $675,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end residential market with premium projects.
Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with commercial approvals reaching $17.8 million during the current financial year. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building activity per capita in Wheelers Hill is running at approximately 66%, placing it in the 40th percentile of national locations evaluated. This suggests relatively constrained options for prospective buyers while driving up demand for established properties. This rate of construction falls below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and potential planning restrictions. Recent residential additions consist of 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% medium to high-density dwellings, with an increasing proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various budgets, from traditional family residences to more affordable compact options. This indicates a clear departure from the current housing distribution (which is 85.0% houses), signaling a decline in available land for development alongside changing lifestyle preferences and a requirement for more diverse, cost-effective options. With approximately 417 people per approval, Wheelers Hill displays the characteristics of a mature property market. Projecting forward, the population of Wheelers Hill is anticipated to grow by 1,437 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current rate of construction persists, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
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Development applications around Wheelers Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wheelers Hill, worth an estimated $368 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $123 billion. 32 are already under construction and 27 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning policies play a major role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the HomeCo. Brandon Park Redevelopment, the Collegium Avenue Townhouses, the townhouses at 855-869 Ferntree Gully Road, and the Rowville Rail/Light Rail Project, with details provided on those most likely to impact the community.
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HomeCo. Brandon Park Redevelopment
A multi-stage transformation of the Brandon Park sub-regional shopping centre into a modern daily-needs retail and community hub. Stage One commenced June 2025 with relocation of Chemist Warehouse, new travelator connections and reconfigured specialty tenancies. Stage Two involves improved mall linkages between Coles and ALDI with upgraded entries and new specialty stores. Stage Three delivers a new full-line Woolworths and rooftop retail and dining precinct. The approved mixed-use component (TPA/52240) adds a 7-storey building including medical centre, retail, office space and 103 serviced apartments within the northern portion of the site on Brandon Park Drive.
Brandon Park Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of the Brandon Park Shopping Centre. The project includes partial demolition and the construction of a 7-storey building featuring a medical centre, retail spaces, offices, and serviced apartments, alongside a 9-storey residential apartment building with 149 apartments.
Collegium Avenue Townhouses
Development of 37 townhouses with 2 to 4 bedrooms on the former Brandon Park Secondary College site. Project features 33 two-storey and 4 three-storey buildings arranged in two rows, with southern row set back 15m from Academy Avenue. All dwellings accessed via new crossover and shared driveway from Brandon Park Drive with 70 car spaces provided. Council approved the amended Development Plan on 23 June 2025.
855-869 Ferntree Gully Road Townhouses
Modern residential development featuring 65 meticulously designed townhouses across 2-3 storeys on a 1.665ha site. Located opposite Monash Gallery Reserve with views of the Dandenong Ranges, close to Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre and Caulfield Grammar School. The project includes 178 car parking spaces, 320 bicycle spaces, and comprehensive amenities designed by leading professionals including CHT Architects and Davidson Design Studio.
Hubert Opperman Retirement Village
A $140M master-planned retirement living and aged care community featuring 70 independent villas, 175 retirement living units, 60 aged care beds, 54 assisted living units, and shared resort-style amenities.
855-869 Ferntree Gully Road Townhouse Development
65 townhouses across 2-3 storeys on 1.66 hectare corner site with 240m road frontage. Designed by CHT Architects with landscape by Davidson Design Studio. Views of Dandenong Ranges and proximity to Jells Park.
DM Property Townhouse Development - 2 Collegium Avenue
37 townhouses on 9,065sqm development site acquired from Ryman Healthcare for ~$9.1M. Corner site with 173m+ road frontage, positioned opposite Brandon Park Shopping Centre and adjacent to Nellie Melba Retirement Village.
Bellenden Residential Community
A completed residential community featuring 106 residences, including 52 apartments and 54 townhouses, with premium amenities such as a gym, indoor swimming pool, outdoor deck, sky walks, and children's playground. Inspired by the original Bellenden homestead built in the 1890s for the Robertson family, this development offers a perfect fusion of simple sophistication, urban living and greenery.
10,652 residents of Wheelers Hill are employed, from a labour force of 10,855. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,267, about 86% 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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The local workforce in Wheelers Hill is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and an estimated 4.5% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 10,652, while the unemployment rate was 2.9% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. However, the participation rate of 59.2% is considerably lower than the metro average of 70.2%. Census returns showed a high proportion of residents working from home at 35.7%, though this statistic should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade. The locality shows a high concentration of jobs in wholesale trade, which employs residents at 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents a relatively small share at 3.1% of the workforce, compared to the regional benchmark of 5.2%. Due to its heavily residential character, local employment opportunities appear limited when comparing the census count of working individuals against the total resident workforce. Based on an analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, employment in the area grew by 4.5% and the total labor force expanded by 4.6% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, which kept the rate of unemployment mostly unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local demand patterns can be analyzed using the national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at vastly different speeds. Projects mapped to the industrial composition of Wheelers Hill suggest local employment would expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Wheelers Hill is $1,818 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $720 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,453 a year against an average of $70,301. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 aggregated postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Wheelers Hill SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,453 and an average taxpayer income of $70,301. These figures are higher than national averages, though they fall below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,114 for the median and $77,064 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place weekly household income at the 54th percentile ($1,818 weekly) and individual income at the 32nd percentile.
A weekly income between $1,500 - 2,999 is earned by 26.9% of the population (5,726 people), which compares to 32.8% globally across the region. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other spending, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wheelers Hill had 7,274 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 9% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $481 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Wheelers Hill consisted of 84.9% houses and 15.2% other types of dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Wheelers Hill were much higher than the metropolitan average, with 52.3% owning their homes outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (33.3%) or rented (14.4%). The median mortgage repayment of $2,500 per month was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $481 was also higher than the metro average of $390.
On a national level, housing costs in Wheelers Hill are elevated, with mortgages exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and rents sitting above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wheelers Hill counted 7,274 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 78.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children (38.6%), couples without children (29.4%), and single parent households (9.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4% of households, with lone person households representing 19.8% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size in the area is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Wheelers Hill hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,650 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,103 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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Levels of educational attainment in Wheelers Hill are high compared to wider regions, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the population well for roles in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational training is held by 23.8% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (12.5%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.3% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.7% in primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, and 6.7% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wheelers Hill reaches 105 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Wheelers Hill includes 105 active stops serviced by a network of buses. These stops accommodate 30 different routes, providing 4,201 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from their nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters, followed by trains at 6%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents worked from home at 35.7%, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 600 runs per day, which translates to roughly 40 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop. The accompanying map plots the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
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70.5% of residents in Wheelers Hill report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 7.3% 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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Health indicators in Wheelers Hill reveal excellent outcomes, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, with particularly low rates of common illnesses observed among younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, with approximately 54% of the population (~11,474 people) holding coverage, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.9% and 5.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The locality has a high concentration of older residents, with 30.2% of the population aged 65 and over (6,427 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. While health outcomes for these seniors are above average, their relative health ranking is lower nationally than that of the younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.3% of Wheelers Hill residents were born overseas and 48.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.8%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wheelers Hill is characterized by high levels of cultural diversity, with 48.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 48.3% of residents born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 50.3% of the community. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 6.4% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest ancestries in Wheelers Hill are Chinese at 20.8% of the population (significantly above the regional benchmark of 6.5%), English at 16.0%, and Australian at 13.7%.
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Sri Lankan ancestry representing 1.9% of residents (compared to 0.8% regionally), Greek ancestry at 5.3% (compared to 2.7%), and Korean ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wheelers Hill is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 21.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Wheelers Hill is 48 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The local age distribution features a large proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 years (11.7%), while the 25 to 34 age bracket is relatively small (8.1%) compared to Greater Melbourne. This concentration of 75 to 84 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.5% to 12.9% of the population, and the 85+ bracket has grown from 5.7% to 6.9%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 13.0% to 11.6%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 85+ group expected to grow by 68%, adding 1,002 residents to reach 2,478. Older residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 77% of all local growth, emphasizing the aging profile of the area, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wheelers Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,652 at the 2021 Census → 21,289 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212051327). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.