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Wollert has an estimated 37,031 residents, up from 24,407 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,624 people, or 51.7%. Growth has averaged 11.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 4,134 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.9% of that increase. That puts 687 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Wollert stands at approximately 37,031 as of May 2026. This represents a expansion of 12,624 individuals (51.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 24,407 residents. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 36,692 alongside 4,134 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 687 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical values observed across regions analyzed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 51.7% in Wollert since the 2021 census outstripped the state mark of 9.3% and the national average, positioning the locality as a primary growth hub.
Expansion in the local population was mostly spurred by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.9% of the overall population gains in recent times, though positive contributions were also recorded from natural increase and overseas migration. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where such data is unavailable for specific SA2 zones, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, modified by aggregating LGA-level population growth to SA2 levels using a weighted methodology. The age-group growth dynamics from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic patterns, the locality is set to experience exceptional gains that place it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, with projections indicating an increase of 47,117 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 126.2% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
5,340 new dwellings have been approved in Wollert over the past five years, an average of 1,068 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 29 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 842 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,047, 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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Development approvals in Wollert average approximately 1,068 dwellings annually, amounting to a total of 5,340 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 960 approvals have been documented so far. An average gain of 2.9 additional residents was recorded for each constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to solid demand that helps sustain local property values. The average construction cost of these new residences is $284,000, which is below the regional norm and indicates more budget-friendly choices for home buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $114.9 million during this financial year, showing active commercial expansion. Wollert registers 180.0% more new dwelling approvals per resident than Greater Melbourne, offering prospective purchasers a broad selection of properties. This volume of building activity is significantly higher than the national standard, showing substantial developer confidence. Among the new construction permits, standalone homes constitute 84.0% while townhouses or apartments make up 16.0%, preserving the historically low-density profile of the neighborhood with a preference for family-oriented residences. Wollert exhibits typical growth corridor trends, with roughly 26 individuals for each approved dwelling unit. Demographic projections suggest that Wollert's population will expand by 46,744 residents up to the year 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimates compiled by AreaSearch. Although building activity is keeping a reasonable pace with this projected influx, buyers might experience heightened rivalry for properties as the resident base grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wollert
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollert, worth an estimated $3.55 billion. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 30 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 44 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Wollert Neighbourhood Centre, Ellery Wollert, Linfield Place Shopping Centre, and Habitas Aurora, with the following index highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Linfield Place Shopping Centre
A $45 million neighbourhood retail and wellness precinct by Oreana Property Group. The development spans 3,500 sqm of lettable area across northern and southern parcels. Key features include a supermarket, 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto, Snap Fitness, and an Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten. The southern portion is dedicated to a health and wellness hub to serve the rapidly expanding Wollert growth corridor.
West Wollert Community Centre
A $16.2 million multi-purpose community centre featuring a three-room kindergarten, two maternal and child health consulting rooms, community hall with commercial kitchen, mini-branch library, and accessible amenities including a Changing Places facility.
Linfield Place
Linfield Place is a $45 million architecturally designed neighbourhood shopping centre under construction in Wollert, approximately 20km north of Melbourne CBD. Delivering approximately 3,500sqm of lettable area across 24 tenancies, it will be the only shopping centre on Epping Road in Wollert. Confirmed retailers include 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto Drive-Thru, Snap Fitness, Aspire Early Learning & Kindergarten (143 places), a supermarket, Harry Brown liquor store and specialty retail. The centre is positioned close to parklands, medical, education and business precincts and features 150 on-site car spaces.It serves a catchment projected to grow by 330% by 2041.
The Patch Wollert
A masterplanned residential community in Wollert featuring natural landscapes with River Red Gums, native plants, and wildlife corridors. The development emphasizes environmental sustainability, preserving existing vegetation, and includes a future neighbourhood centre, community centre, P-12 school, and over 10 hectares of outdoor spaces.
Ellery Wollert
Ellery is a boutique residential land estate in Wollert developed by Peet Limited, comprising 300 lots across 25 hectares. The masterplan retains historic River Red Gum trees throughout the community, with pocket parks, future waterways, and wetlands integrated into the design. Stages 9 and 10 are titled and ready for construction. Located 28km north of Melbourne CBD with access to Craigieburn Road, Epping Road, and the Hume Freeway.
Mason Quarter
Mason Quarter is a 64-hectare masterplanned community in Wollert, 25km north of Melbourne's CBD. The estate will deliver over 900 homes across a range of land lots and townhomes. All lots were titled in April 2025, with home construction now well advanced across multiple stages. Key infrastructure includes Umarkoo Primary School (open Term 1 2026 on Ellesmere Boulevard), a new Wollert Andrews Road Primary School under construction (with a competition-grade community gymnasium opening late 2026), and an Early Learning Victoria childcare centre accommodating up to 130 children per day.The site features over 30 tree reserves protecting river red gums and a 7.9ha conservation area. The project is adjacent to the future Wollert Major Town Centre and proposed Wollert Train Station.
Habitas Aurora
89 new energy-efficient townhouses developed by Development Victoria in partnership with SOHO Living and Metricon. Features sustainable design with minimum 6-star energy rating, solar panels, recycled water system, community gardens, and inclusive community design including 9 social housing properties managed by VincentCare Community Housing. Part of Aurora's master-planned community development.
Aurora Estate Expansion
Major expansion of the Aurora masterplanned community in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, spanning Epping and Wollert. Acquired by the Stockland and Supalai Australia residential communities partnership from Lendlease in November 2024, with Stockland holding a 50.1 percent stake. The site is set to deliver approximately 750 dwellings across a mix of land, house and land packages, and townhomes. Land releases are ongoing, with new stages such as the Wagtail release continuing through 2026. The community features parklands, walking trails, sporting facilities, schools, and a Northern Town Centre with supermarkets and specialty retail.
17,806 residents of Wollert are employed, from a labour force of 18,834. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 29,158, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Wollert is characterized by high levels of qualification and strong representation in crucial service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5% and a 0.7% lift in estimated employment over the preceding year. There were 17,806 employed residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The rate of participation in the labor force matches the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census records indicate that a moderate 19.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The workforce is highly concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the broader regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.0% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident worker count indicates that the area provides a small number of local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the recent 12-month window saw a job increase of 0.7% alongside a 2.8% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 2.0 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick. Additional context regarding future local demand patterns can be found in the May-25 national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce makeup to estimate future trends. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Projecting these industry-level patterns onto Wollert's specific employment distribution suggests local jobs will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, keeping in mind this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Wollert is $1,979 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,984 a year against an average of $60,958. 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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Based on the most recent ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year published by AreaSearch, the median taxpayer income in the Wollert SA2 is $53,984, while the average stands at $60,958. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $59,177 for the median and $66,822 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records show that household, family, and individual earnings in Wollert reside near the 60th percentile nationally.
The primary income group comprises 45.6% of residents (16,886 individuals) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the regional distribution where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. Housing expenses absorb 19.8% of earnings, yet healthy pay levels keep disposable income at the 59th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollert had 7,257 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Wollert was composed of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% alternative housing styles including semi-detached options, apartments, and other residential types, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Wollert stood below the metropolitan standard at 11.4%, with the bulk of properties being purchasing under a mortgage (64.5%) or occupied by tenants (24.1%). The median monthly housing payment for mortgaged properties was $2,000, matching the Melbourne metropolitan median, while the weekly rent median was $391, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Wollert exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollert counted 7,257 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,011 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 85.6%, which includes 55.6% couples raising children, 18.8% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent arrangements. The remaining 14.4% consists of non-family households, with single-person homes making up 12.1% and group houses accounting for 2.3%. The typical household size is 3.3 residents, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.3% of adults in Wollert hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,624 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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The academic credentials of this neighborhood are distinct within the region, with tertiary graduation rates showing 35.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university qualification, surpassing the SA3 average of 25.9% and the national rate of 30.4%, pointing to a strong focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate studies at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificate level qualifications at 16.2%.
There is a high level of engagement in schooling, with 35.6% of the local population currently signed up for formal study programs. This group includes 13.9% attending primary schools, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.8% enrolled in university or college courses.
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Public transport in Wollert reaches 37 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 37 active transit stops in Wollert, consisting of bus services. These local stops are connected by 4 separate routes, which combine to support 3,100 weekly trips. Accessibility to public transit is categorized as moderate, with local homes positioned an average of 446 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, meaning the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars being the primary choice at 88%, and train travel accounting for 7%. Households own an average of 1.6 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
Approximately 19.0% of local workers work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions. The average service frequency is 442 runs per day across all available routes, which equates to roughly 83 weekly runs for each individual stop.
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84.6% of residents in Wollert report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Data on medical wellbeing indicates excellent outcomes throughout Wollert, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with younger demographics showing very low rates of typical medical conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, covering roughly 49% of the population (~18,219 individuals), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the locality, affecting 5.2% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 84.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 6.6% of the population (2,455 individuals), which sits below the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Senior residents experience above-average health outcomes, though their health ratings rank lower nationally relative to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.8% of Wollert residents were born overseas and 67.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.5%) and Australian (10.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wollert ranks among the most multicultural neighborhoods in Australia, with 51.8% of the resident population born overseas and 67.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 36.4% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which represents 13.6% of residents, significantly higher than the 2.3% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry based on parental country of birth, the three largest groups in Wollert are Other at 33.4% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian at 16.5%, substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian at 10.2%, which is significantly below the regional average of 18.4%.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry is highly represented at 4.4% (compared to 0.7% across the region), Sri Lankan background is at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%), and Lebanese background is at 2.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollert is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% 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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Wollert's median age of 31 years is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wollert has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (22.2%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 55 - 64 (5.6%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national rate of 14.3%. Since 2021, the local population has aged slightly, with the median age rising from 30 to 31 years. Key movements include the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 8.3% to 11.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rising from 10.0% to 11.7%.
On the other hand, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 21.3% to 15.8% and the 0 to 4 cohort declined from 11.7% to 8.7%. Future demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to expand by 9,046 residents (221%), growing from 4,099 to 13,146.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wollert
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 27 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 4,134 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,407 at the 2021 Census → 37,031 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 (209041437). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.