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Whittlesea has an estimated 18,920 residents, up from 10,661 at the 2021 Census — a change of 8,259 people, or 77.5%. Growth has averaged 13.1% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 4,395 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.5% of that increase. Density is about 64 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Whittlesea stands at approximately 18,920 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 8,259 people (77.5%) compared to the 10,661 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,175 as of June 2025 alongside 4,395 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With this population base, the local density sits at 63 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable living space for occupants. Outpacing both the 9.5% statewide figure and the broader national benchmark, Whittlesea's 77.5% expansion establishes it as a primary regional growth hub.
Inward interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 85.5% of overall population additions during recent periods, while natural increases and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 locations. In areas where this dataset is unavailable, the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are incorporated via a population growth weighted aggregation method translating LGA trends to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these shifting demographics, the locality is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of national areas, growing by 27,751 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP population numbers—an overall increase of 142.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,899 new dwellings have been approved in Whittlesea over the past five years, an average of 979 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 52 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 980 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% 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 activity in Whittlesea has registered roughly 979 dwelling approvals per annum, totaling 4,899 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With approximately 1.7 new residents arriving each year for every newly approved home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply remains well aligned with housing demand to maintain market equilibrium. Furthermore, with newly constructed dwellings averaging an expected construction cost of $346,000—a figure lower than the regional benchmark—the market offers relatively accessible entry points for buyers. Commercial building activity also shows considerable momentum, supported by $40.3 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Whittlesea sits 428.0% above the level observed across Greater Melbourne, expanding the range of choices available to prospective purchasers. This rate of construction also materially exceeds nationwide figures, reflecting considerable builder and developer interest in the suburb. Standalone houses represent 92.0% of upcoming stock, while townhouses and apartments comprise 8.0%, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood fabric centered around spacious family living. With an average of roughly 15 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear characteristics of an emerging growth corridor. Projections indicate that Whittlesea will add 27,005 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction volumes persist, residential development is anticipated to adequately cater to population requirements, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Whittlesea
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Whittlesea, worth an estimated $14.4 billion. A further 166 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.8 billion. 71 are already under construction and 77 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Civic works, planning policies, and development frameworks play a vital role in shaping community outcomes and local economic progress. In Whittlesea, AreaSearch has monitored 80 projects that possess the potential to influence local performance. Significant undertakings in the area include Northern Private Hospital Epping, Peppercorn Hill Estate, Regional Housing Fund Projects, and Matilda Donnybrook, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Beveridge Intermodal Precinct
The Beveridge Intermodal Precinct is a 900-hectare national logistics and freight terminal hub in Melbourne's north, developed by Commonwealth-owned National Intermodal Corporation. Positioned on the Inland Rail route, the precinct will accommodate 1,800-metre double-stacked trains with an ultimate processing capacity of 500,000 TEU per annum. Stage 1 terminal construction commenced in late 2025 alongside the Federal Government's $900 million Camerons Lane Interchange upgrade connecting to the Hume Freeway.
DB910 Business Park
Permit-approved 10.89 hectare industrial and commercial business park within the Shenstone Park Precinct Structure Plan. The estate will provide serviced lots suitable for logistics, warehousing, trade, fuel, convenience retail, medical, childcare and self-storage uses. The project benefits from direct Hume Freeway access, proximity to the future Beveridge Intermodal Terminal and planned Donnybrook Road upgrades. Marketing and land sales continue with settlement expected during 2026.
Matilda Donnybrook
A masterplanned residential community in Melbourne's north featuring 840 residential lots with diverse housing options including land and house and land packages. The development emphasizes environmental sustainability with up to 9 hectares of wetlands and waterways, three future parks, manicured pathways for walking and cycling, and protection of natural features including River Red Gums. Located close to Donnybrook train station with connections to Melbourne CBD, nearby schools including Hume Anglican Grammar, and retail amenities. Stage 1B and 2 construction is completed, while Stages 3 and 3A are well underway.
Donnybrae Estate by Dennis Family Corporation
Boutique 40-hectare house and land estate at 875 Donnybrook Road comprising 480 lots. Located 600 metres from Donnybrook train station with easy freeway access. Final lots now selling with the sales centre closed and team operating remotely.
Olivine by Mirvac
A 465-hectare masterplanned community offering approximately 4,500 house and land lots. Olivine features premium amenities including the Olivine Place community hub, Shared Cup Cafe, Olivine Recreation Reserve, Hume Anglican Grammar school campus, Donnybrook Primary School, and a future town centre with two supermarkets. Expected to house over 11,000 residents upon completion.
Heartford Estate
Heartford is a masterplanned residential community by Satterley in Donnybrook comprising around 1,900 residential lots across the Heartford and East Village precincts. Construction and staged land releases are continuing, with 19 hectares of parks and open space, planned sporting facilities, future community infrastructure and a proposed government primary school. Current stages remain on sale with civil works progressing across the estate.
Olivine Estate by Mirvac
A 187-hectare masterplanned community in Donnybrook delivering approximately 2,250 homes for over 7,000 residents. The project features the Gumnut Park and Adventure Playground, Olivine Place community hub, and the shared campus of Hume Anglican Grammar. It emphasizes sustainable urban living with significant open space and local amenities.
Katalia by Stockland
Katalia is a masterplanned community of around 1,500 homes on an 89-hectare site at 975 Donnybrook Road in Melbourne's north. Developed by Stockland in a 50-50 joint venture with Bangkok-listed Supalai PLC, the site was acquired for $105 million in 2019, with Supalai investing $52.5 million for its half share. Land sales and construction are actively underway, with new land releases, house and land packages and townhomes on offer, plus a Stockland display village showcasing homes from a range of Victorian builders.The community includes open space and shared path networks, a future town centre planned nearby, and a proposed P-12 government school within the estate. Donnybrook Station is about 1.5km away and the Hume Freeway provides access to Melbourne's CBD.
7,928 residents of Whittlesea are employed, from a labour force of 8,526. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 62.0%. 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 16,839, about 89% 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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Whittlesea features a capable labor pool, distinguished by strong participation in the building and construction industry, an unemployment rate of 7.0%, and broadly steady employment numbers across the prior twelve months. As of March 2026, 7,928 local residents are employed, although the jobless rate sits 2.2% higher than the 4.8% seen across Greater Melbourne, and the local participation rate of 62.0% trails the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records further indicate that 21.1% of working locals operated from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The community exhibits a distinct specialization in construction, where its workforce share is 2.0 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.5% of employed locals, compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Examining the Census tally of locally based jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment capacity remains comparatively constrained. Analyses conducted by AreaSearch, drawing on SALM and ABS figures, indicate that the labour force expanded by 2.9% during the year to March 2026, whereas employment fell by 0.4%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 3.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.3% growth in the labour force alongside a 2.1% increase in employment, with unemployment rising by only 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia for the period beginning Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Whittlesea. These projections span both five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate how job growth might unfold. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to Whittlesea's current employment composition, the area is expected to see employment rise by 6.4% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustration only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Whittlesea is $1,855 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,193 a year against an average of $63,627. 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the Whittlesea SA2 earn a median income of $53,193 and an average of $63,627. These figures sit below the nationwide norm, as well as the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $58,310 for median income and $69,748 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal categories, Census records position local earnings around the national 50th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 35.7% of residents (6,754 people), closely tracking the 32.8% metropolitan share. While accommodation expenses absorb 15.7% of earnings, overall household income places local disposable earnings in the 57th percentile, with the area sitting in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Whittlesea had 3,503 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local dwelling mix in Whittlesea was dominated by separate houses at 91.8%, with semi-detached, apartment, and other property types accounting for 8.1%, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where separate houses comprised 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 33.6%, exceeding the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties represented 50.1% and rental accommodations constituted 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Greater Melbourne average at $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $375 against the broader metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs in Whittlesea sit above the national average of $1,863, while rental payments align with the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Whittlesea counted 3,503 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,217 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% 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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Family households represent the prevailing living arrangement at 78.6% of all dwellings, consisting of couples with children (38.8%), childless couples (26.9%), and single-parent arrangements (11.9%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 21.4%, consisting of lone-person dwellings (19.7%) and sharehouses (1.7%). The local median household size sits at 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in Whittlesea hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,707 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles across the area highlight a lower incidence of tertiary attainment, with 20.8% of residents possessing a university qualification relative to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, presenting a distinct focus area for educational development. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 13.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 41.2% of locals aged 15+, comprising certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). A substantial proportion of the community is actively engaged in study, with 30.9% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Breaking this down across institutions, primary school students represent 11.2%, secondary school students comprise 8.7%, and tertiary students make up 3.8% of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Whittlesea reaches 63 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 610 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Whittlesea's public transport network consists of 63 operational stops spanning both bus and train connections. Across these facilities, 9 separate routes operate to deliver 6,786 passenger services on a weekly basis. General accessibility remains moderate to low, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 609 meters. Given the residential orientation of the area, daily travel mostly involves outward commuting, with motor vehicles serving as the dominant choice for 92% of trips, alongside 5% taken via rail. Vehicle density is elevated relative to metropolitan norms, averaging 1.9 cars per household, while 21.1% of working locals carried out their duties from home at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Across the entire transit network, daily operations average 969 trips, translating to approximately 107 scheduled services each week at an individual stop level.
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68.6% of residents in Whittlesea report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Indicators evaluated by AreaSearch relating to chronic conditions and mortality show notable healthcare considerations in Whittlesea, with recurring conditions evident across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued, held by approximately 50% of residents (~9,554 people). This sits below both the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions within the suburb, recorded among 8.3% and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 68.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for working-age locals generally mirror regional patterns. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 10.6% of the population (2,007 people), below the 15.1% metropolitan share, with overall health benchmarks for senior citizens aligning broadly with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Whittlesea is largely Australian-born, at 79.8% of residents, with 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.7%) and English (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show Whittlesea exhibits above-average cultural variety, with 20.2% of its population born outside Australia and 17.8% communicating in a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 48.5% of residents. The most noticeable variation from regional patterns occurs in the Other religious category, which accounts for 4.4% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the three most common backgrounds among Whittlesea residents are Australian at 26.7% (compared to the regional average of 18.4%), English at 26.1% (compared to the regional average of 20.1%), and Other at 8.0% (compared to the regional average of 14.6%).
Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate noticeable concentrations, including Italian at 7.0% (vs 5.2% regionally), alongside Macedonian at 1.4% (vs 0.7%) and Maltese at 1.4% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whittlesea is 34. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Whittlesea leans toward a younger population base, where children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 36.1% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up 17.6% compared to a regional figure of 22.3%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 34 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 from that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age category, which rose from 27.3% to an estimated 35.6%.
By 2041, children and young adults are forecast to drive the majority of local growth by adding 9,430 residents (138%) to reach 16,266, whereas mature adults and early retirees are projected to record the steepest rate of expansion, climbing 182% to 9,405.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Whittlesea
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 24 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4,395 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,661 at the 2021 Census → 18,920 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 (209041225). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.