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Winchelsea has an estimated 7,214 residents, up from 6,614 at the 2021 Census — a change of 600 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. 301 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.6% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 data analyzed by AreaSearch, the resident population of Winchelsea is estimated at 7,214 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 6,614 residents, the local population expanded by 600 individuals, representing a growth of 9.1%. This demographic shifts stems from the ABS estimated resident population of 7,079 recorded in June 2025 combined with 301 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 8.0 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with significant personal space. Winchelsea's 9.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic.
average of 4.3% as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning the locality as a primary driver of population growth. The upward trend was largely powered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 58.6% of the overall population growth, although natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates population projections for each SA2 unit published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this specific projection data, AreaSearch implements the Regional/LGA projections issued by the VIC State Government in 2023, adjusting these figures using a weighted aggregation method to transition population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. The age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the district will experience population expansion slightly below the median observed across non-metropolitan Australia, with the locality projected to add 930 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 11.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
292 new dwellings have been approved in Winchelsea over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, running ahead of 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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Over the past 5 financial years, Winchelsea recorded an average of roughly 58 new dwelling approvals annually, translating to a total of 292 residential builds. In the current FY-26 period, 70 approvals have been documented. The ratio of 2.5 new residents added per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 points to solid demand supporting local property values, with new residential developments averaging a construction cost of $391,000—moderately higher than regional Victorian baselines—suggesting a priority on quality construction. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $6.7 million this financial year, reflecting a modest focus on commercial real estate development.
Winchelsea sustains construction rates per capita comparable to the Rest of Vic., reinforcing market equilibrium in line with regional trends. New residential construction is heavily skewed toward standalone homes at 87.0%, compared to 13.0% for medium and high-density formats, which maintains the low-density character of the neighborhood through a focus on detached dwellings that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Registering roughly 132 people per dwelling approval, Winchelsea exhibits the structural features typical of an expanding growth corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate that Winchelsea is on track to add 795 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building activity is sustained, residential supply is projected to satisfy incoming housing demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion rates that outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Winchelsea
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Winchelsea, worth an estimated $351 million. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 35 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning guidelines exert a substantial influence on local growth. AreaSearch has tracked 30 projects with potential to affect the district. Notable projects include the Gnarwarre BESS, Glenlee Armstrong Creek Estate, Warralily Quarter Shopping Precinct, and the Armstrong Creek Growth Area Development, with the details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Gnarwarre BESS
A 250 MW / 500 MWh utility-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage system located 20km west of Geelong. The project reached financial close in August 2025 and is currently in the main works construction phase. It connects to the Terang to Moorabool 220kV transmission line to provide grid stability and firming services. The facility occupies approximately 7 hectares and includes battery containers, a substation, and a switching station.
The Villas
An on-course group accommodation project of thirteen modern, two-storey townhouses within Anglesea Golf Club. Construction is complete and townhouses are now available for short-stay accommodation and select sales/leases to investors, with guests able to book stays directly via the club.
Warralily Quarter Shopping Precinct
An 8,000 sqm convenience shopping precinct in Armstrong Creek featuring retail, dining, and community facilities, designed to complement the adjacent Village Warralily Shopping Centre.
Armstrong Creek Growth Area Development
The Armstrong Creek Growth Area is Victoria's largest contiguous urban growth zone, spanning 2,500 hectares south of Geelong. This master-planned community is designed to accommodate 22,000 homes and between 55,000 to 65,000 residents. Key components include the $1 billion Armstrong Creek Town Centre (developed by Wel.Co), high-technology job hubs targeting 22,000 local jobs, and extensive transport upgrades including a planned train station. The newly named Tarratarra Stadium (formerly Armstrong Creek Sports Centre) commenced construction in May 2025 and is expected to complete in late 2026, delivering four indoor multi-sport courts, a civic plaza, cafe, and EV-enabled car parking.A further $17.7 million Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve is approved and scheduled to begin construction in 2027.
Great Ocean Road Intersection Improvements
Traffic intersection improvements along the Great Ocean Road and surrounding areas to enhance traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and reduce congestion. Includes new turning lanes, raised priority crossings, and traffic management upgrades partly funded under the 2025-2026 Black Spot Program.
Debonair Development (Anglesea)
Completed multi-residential coastal development opposite Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club. Designed by Carr, the Debonair project comprises approximately 14 dwellings configured as beach houses/townhouses and apartments. Homes are strata titled and continue to trade and be leased as established stock along the Great Ocean Road.
Anglesea Kindergarten Infrastructure Planning Project
The Victorian School Building Authority awarded Surf Coast Shire Council a Building Blocks Planning Grant of $110,000 in the 2023 funding round to plan the expansion or upgrade of kindergarten facilities in Anglesea. The planning work will prepare designs and costs to increase places for local 3 and 4 year olds at Anglesea Kindergarten, with any construction subject to future funding.
Anglesea Pedestrian and Cycling Connections
Works to improve walking and cycling safety in Anglesea by installing four raised pedestrian (wombat) crossings at Noble Street, River Reserve Road, Cameron Road and Murray Street. Funded through the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program (Department of Transport and Planning with TAC). Project value about $389,000 with practical completion recorded 27 June 2025.
3,798 residents of Winchelsea are employed, from a labour force of 3,914. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,159, about 85% 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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Winchelsea possesses a skilled workforce, particularly notable for its strong concentration of construction workers, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,798, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.7 percentage points below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the participation rate was exceptionally high at 68.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates a moderate 25.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The district displays an especially pronounced concentration of workers in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing residents at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally, accounting for 14.1% of the Winchelsea workforce relative to 16.8% across Regional Vic. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that the area offers a relatively low number of jobs within its immediate boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 1.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment decrease by 0.1%, labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decline by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand patterns in Winchelsea. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry mix to model potential job creation. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these national projections against Winchelsea's specific employment distribution suggests local jobs could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Winchelsea is $1,845 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,300 a year against an average of $68,352. 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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The Winchelsea SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,300 and an average taxpayer income of $68,352 based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures align closely with national averages, while exceeding the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $57,331 and an average income of $74,927 as of March 2026. 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Winchelsea sit around the 54th percentile nationwide.
Looking at income cohorts, the largest bracket contains 32.5% of the local population (2,344 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 30.3% of the population falls into this category. After accounting for housing expenditures, residents retain 88.3% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary purchasing power, while the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Winchelsea had 2,339 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Winchelsea was composed of 97.4% detached houses and 2.6% other dwelling formats such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. The home ownership rate of 42.3% matched the Regional Vic. average, with the remaining residences carrying a mortgage (43.7%) or being occupied by tenants (13.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the district stood at $1,733, which is significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $285 regionally.
On a national level, Winchelsea's mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Winchelsea counted 2,339 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,551 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 32% 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 vast majority of local households at 77.9%, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 32.3%, and single parent households at 9.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.1% of households, with lone person households representing 20.2% and group households representing 1.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.2% of adults in Winchelsea hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 562 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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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Attainment of formal qualifications in Winchelsea is lower than state benchmarks, with 25.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 33.4% across VIC. This variance indicates opportunities for boosting local educational levels and vocational training. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical expertise is highly represented, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 27.2%.
Engagement in education is high, with 29.2% of the local population currently enrolled in a course of study. This cohort includes 10.6% of residents in primary school, 9.1% in high school, and 3.4% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Winchelsea means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 2 active transit stops in Winchelsea, consisting of train connections. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to offer 70 weekly passenger services. Accessibility to transit is low, with residents living an average of 3648 meters away from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 93%, while 5% of residents walk to work. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars, exceeding the regional average.
Additionally, 25.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Transit services average 10 daily runs across the network, translating to roughly 35 weekly services per active stop.
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68.4% of residents in Winchelsea report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 metrics point to positive outcomes for the population of Winchelsea, with analysis of mortality rates and medical diagnoses by AreaSearch indicating figures that align closely with national averages, showing typical rates of illness across both younger and older cohorts, while the private health insurance rate of approximately 53% of the population (~3,845 people) is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. This compares to a rate of 50.5% across Regional Vic. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents, affecting 8.1% and 8.0% of the population respectively, while 68.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Health profiles for working-age residents are standard. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.9% of the local population (1,367 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for the senior demographic are positive, showing national rankings that exceed those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Winchelsea is largely Australian-born, at 90.8% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (31.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Winchelsea registers low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 91.3% of the population, 90.8% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to regional norms is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. In terms of parental heritage, the most common ancestral backgrounds identified in Winchelsea are English at 32.6%, Australian at 31.9%, and Irish at 9.9%.
Notable variations exist in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry represents 9.9% of Winchelsea residents compared to 8.8% regionally, Dutch heritage accounts for 1.9% compared to 1.7%, and Maltese heritage is recorded at 0.5% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Winchelsea is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Winchelsea is 42 years, aligning closely with the Regional Vic. median of 43 years while tracking higher than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 5 to 14 represent a large portion of the population at 13.3%, while seniors in the 75 to 84 age bracket are less represented at 6.3% compared to the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 10.0% to 11.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.2% to 6.3%. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 14.9% to 13.0%, and the 65 to 74 bracket fell from 12.0% to 10.9%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes in local age distribution, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 29%, adding 232 residents to reach a total of 1,044, while the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Winchelsea
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 1 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 — 301 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,614 at the 2021 Census → 7,214 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 (203011036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.