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Woodend has an estimated 8,104 residents, up from 7,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 155 people, or 1.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. Density is about 38 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 demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Woodend stands at roughly 8,104 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 155 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,949 people. This updated count draws on ABS estimated resident population statistics of 8,084 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 75 validated new addresses documented post-Census. With 38 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a generous spatial environment for inhabitants. Over the preceding ten years, Woodend has recorded consistent demographic gains with a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the wider SA3 area.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, representing approximately 77.3% of net population additions in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates SA2-level demographic projections released jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where local SA2 series are unavailable, Victorian State Government LGA and regional projections from 2023 are integrated via a weighted aggregation methodology. Age-specific expansion rates derived through this process are projected forward across the 2032 to 2041 period for every locality. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modeling places the district in the upper quartile among regional Australian territories, anticipating an influx of 2,715 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP population numbers, which equates to an overall gain of 33.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Woodend over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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 authorisations in Woodend have tracked at approximately 26 new homes annually, totalling 133 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an average ratio of 2.8 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underlying buyer demand remains healthy and supportive of local valuations. The mean expected construction cost per dwelling stands at $682,000, underscoring a pipeline oriented toward high-end, premium housing products. Concurrently, non-residential building approvals reached $10.3 million this financial year, pointing to steady commercial construction volumes.
Per capita residential construction in Woodend reaches approximately 58% of the broader Rest of Vic. benchmark, situating the precinct at the 32nd percentile nationally and restricting stock additions, thereby bolstering competition for established dwellings. This subdued volume trails nationwide averages, reflecting both the mature nature of the township and existing planning constraints. Low-density detached houses comprise 88.0% of approved pipeline stock, with townhouses and apartments accounting for the remaining 12.0%, reinforcing the area's spacious, family-centric residential character. A ratio of 565 people per dwelling approval further illustrates the restrained pace of local development. Long-range demographic projections anticipate that Woodend will expand by 2,695 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If residential construction remains at its prevailing trajectory, dwelling additions may fail to match population inflows, potentially tightening housing market conditions and placing upward pressure on local real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodend
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 86 current infrastructure and development projects close to Woodend, worth an estimated $10.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 capital projects and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in shaping the district's trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked 6 key initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding region. Significant infrastructure developments include the Hanging Rock to Daylesford Shared Trail, Hamilton Road Reconstruction New Gisborne to Riddells Creek, Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, and Kyneton Recycled Water Irrigation Project, with major works outlined below.
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Daylesford to Hanging Rock Shared Trail
Proposed regional shared trail linking Daylesford, Tylden, Woodend, Hanging Rock and Kyneton through a combination of rail trail and shared-use trail sections. The project is being jointly progressed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Hepburn Shire Council to improve cycling, walking and horse riding opportunities while supporting regional tourism and local connectivity. Planning and feasibility work continues, with additional state funding required before construction can commence.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
Hamilton Road Reconstruction New Gisborne to Riddells Creek
Major road reconstruction and sealing project improving connectivity between New Gisborne and Riddells Creek. Enhanced safety and accessibility for rural communities, supporting regional development and emergency services access.
Ambrosia Estate
A boutique residential land estate providing 65 premium homesites ranging from 2000sqm to 7856sqm, ideal for architectural homes in the Macedon Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne.
Kyneton Recycled Water Irrigation Project
The project involves the construction of a 14-kilometre pipeline to distribute Class C recycled water from the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant to local irrigators, enabling the reuse of 200-300 megalitres annually for agricultural irrigation, supporting regional agriculture, and improving environmental outcomes for the Campaspe River by reducing non-compliant discharges.
Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan, adopted by Council in March 2023, delivering upgraded netball and little athletics facilities. Little athletics facilities were relocated from the top oval to the bottom oval, including a new storage shed, discus cage and circle, shot put circles, and long jump/triple jump run-ups and pits, with works completed in July 2024. Netball upgrades are being delivered in two stages: Stage 1 is the redevelopment of the M.B. O'Sullivan Pavilion, adding two netball player change rooms, umpire change rooms, amenities, storage, first aid area, admin/office space, and an undercover spectator area, with completion expected by the end of 2025.Stage 2 is the construction of two new asphalt netball courts with LED floodlighting, perimeter fencing, and spectator seating, scheduled to begin late 2025 and conclude before the start of the 2026 netball season. The Victorian Government pledged up to 1.5 million dollars towards the netball facilities, with Council committing a further 1.3 million dollars.
Old Kyneton Primary School Redevelopment
Transformation of the former Kyneton Primary School into a creative and community precinct, featuring restored heritage bluestone building for gallery and exhibition spaces, a new contemporary entry building, transformed library for events, and revitalized grounds with 3000 new plants.
Kyneton on Riverside
Master planned neighbourhood on the south side of the Campaspe River with staged land releases. The estate offers walking access to Kyneton Station and town amenities with design guidelines and house and land packages available. Stages 6 and 14 are complete and titled, with ongoing sales in stages 10, 11, and 19.
4,006 residents of Woodend are employed, from a labour force of 4,065. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,265, about 90% 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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Woodend features a highly skilled labor market with substantial representation in professional services, alongside a 1.5% unemployment rate and annual job growth of 1.0%. Across the district, 4,006 residents are actively employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 2.2% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and the labor force participation rate matches Regional Vic.'s 61.1%. In the Census findings, 39.6% of workers identified as working from home, a figure potentially elevated by pandemic-era movement restrictions. Key employment pillars for the resident workforce comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The community exhibits a distinctive concentration in professional & technical services, generating an employment share 2.5 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.1% of employment, well under the regional standard of 7.5%. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident labor force suggests a reliance on commuting due to limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that the local labor pool expanded by 0.8% alongside a 1.0% increase in employment over the 12-month period, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This positive trend diverged from Regional Vic., where employment fell 0.1%, the workforce reduced by 0.3%, and the jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed through national employment modeling published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections, when mapped against the local industry baseline, indicate distinct sectoral growth trajectories. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years; weighting these sector trends against Woodend's resident employment profile suggests local job gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodend is $2,113 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $870 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,223 a year against an average of $87,859. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the Woodend SA2 rank among the top tiers nationwide, recording a median income of $60,223 and an average income of $87,859. These levels substantially exceed Regional Vic., where the median is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, local remuneration is estimated at $66,016 (median) and $96,311 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in the Census, local earnings align with the 67th percentile nationally.
A breakdown of individual earnings shows 27.7% of workers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,244 residents), tracking close to the regional proportion of 30.3%. In addition, 34.5% of earners receive more than $3,000/week, confirming strong local affluence. Inhabitants retain 88.0% of earnings after meeting housing commitments, supporting elevated discretionary spending and securing an 8th decile SEIFA income position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodend had 2,880 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $392 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Woodend recorded at the most recent Census was composed of 92.0% standalone houses and 7.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stood at 42.9%, matching the Regional Vic. proportion, while mortgaged properties accounted for 42.5% and rental tenures comprised 14.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,000 and weekly median rents were $392, outpacing Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, housing expenses in Woodend also exceed Australian median figures of $1,863 for home loan repayments and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodend counted 2,880 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% 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 configurations account for 77.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 35.4%, couples without children at 30.4%, and single parent households at 11.1%. Non-family living arrangements make up the balance of 22.8%, with single-person residences accounting for 21.1% and group living situations representing 1.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.2% of adults in Woodend hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 679 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,105 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 attainment throughout Woodend is exceptionally high relative to broader regional standards, with 39.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared with 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This tertiary foundation positions the local community well for knowledge-driven professional roles. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Technical and vocational credentials are held by 29.6% of residents aged 15+, led by certificates at 18.0% and advanced diplomas at 11.6%. Current participation in formal study is elevated, with 30.3% of the resident community attending an educational institution.
This comprises 11.5% in primary schooling, 9.5% enrolled in secondary schools, and 3.9% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodend reaches 5 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Commuter analysis indicates 5 active public transport nodes within Woodend comprising train services. These facilities are connected by 7 distinct routes that generate 372 scheduled services per week. Overall transport access is constrained, with residents situated an average of 1312 meters from their nearest transit departure point. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with motor vehicles serving as the principal transport method for 89% of journeys. Vehicle ownership rates average 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average, while 39.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 53 trips per day across all local lines, which translates to roughly 74 weekly departures per station.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.4% of residents in Woodend report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Woodend align closely with nationwide benchmarks according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health patterns, showing standard incidences of common conditions across different age brackets. Private health insurance participation is notably elevated, with approximately 63% of the total population (5,129 people) maintaining private cover. This substantially outpaces both the Regional Vic. level of 50.5% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.8 and 8.2% of the population, respectively, while 67.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the Regional Vic.
share of 63.4%. General health metrics across working-age inhabitants remain in line with expectations. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population (1,987 people), with senior health indicators outperforming national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woodend is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Woodend sit below broader averages, with 83.2% of the local population born in Australia, 90.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English within the home. Christianity constitutes the largest religious affiliation, adhered to by 41.1% of residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.2% of the community compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic.. English ancestry represents the most common heritage at 30.5%, followed by Australian ancestry at 26.7% and Irish roots at 12.2%. Notable variations are also apparent across other cultural backgrounds, with Scottish heritage accounting for 10.3% of locals (compared to 8.8% regionally), Maltese lineage at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh heritage comprising 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodend is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 16.4% 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 profile in Woodend generally mirrors Regional Vic. distributions, with the largest single divergence measuring 7.8 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 46, consistent with the 2021 Census outcome, standing 3 years above the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43 and above the national median of 38 from the same Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 25 - 44 has decreased from 19.2% to an estimated 15.4% of inhabitants. Across projections through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is expected among residents aged 45 - 64, rising by 842 residents (34%) to reach 3,297, while the most rapid proportional increase is anticipated among individuals aged 25 - 44, climbing 47% to 1,828.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodend
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 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 — 75 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,949 at the 2021 Census → 8,104 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 (202021031). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.