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West Coast (SA) has an estimated 3,903 residents, up from 3,646 at the 2021 Census — a change of 257 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 157 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count across West Coast stands at approximately 3,903 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 257 people (7.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,646 people. This demographic movement is estimated from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,895 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 157 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. Distributing this population yields a density of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. Expanding by 7.0% since the 2021 census, West Coast outpaced the broader SA4 region (4.2%) as well as the SA3 area, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 37.6% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their baseline year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. In locations lacking this coverage or extending post-2032, forecasts incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 age-cohort Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data, converted from LGA to SA2 geographies via weighted growth aggregation. In light of these demographic dynamics, expansion is anticipated to sit slightly beneath the median for regional Australia, with an addition of 266 persons projected through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 6.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
147 new dwellings have been approved in West Coast (SA) over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 7.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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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Dwelling consent figures for West Coast show an annual average of approximately 29 dwellings, accumulating to 147 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Net migration has averaged 1 people annually per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), creating balanced supply-demand dynamics and fostering overall stability, with incoming homes having an average expected construction cost of $313,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $7.9 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the local building pipeline. Per capita residential consents in West Coast exceed the Rest of SA benchmark by 157.0%, offering prospective purchasers a broad selection of properties.
Furthermore, recent development has centered exclusively on freestanding houses, reinforcing the low-density setting and catering to purchasers seeking detached layouts with generous land area. With approximately 166 people per approval, the district exhibits the profile of an emerging market. Based on current quarterly projections from AreaSearch, West Coast is on track to add 258 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to absorb this anticipated demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling residential expansion above baseline demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Coast (SA), worth an estimated $34.5 billion. 20 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and civic undertakings play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 key initiatives positioned to influence the area, notably the South Australian Road Network Maintenance, South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access, Gawler Craton Rail Access, and Northern Water Supply Project, with particular significance attached to the projects outlined below.
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Yadnarie Renewable Energy Facility
Approved utility-scale hybrid solar and long-duration energy storage project near Cleve on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The facility will use RayGen PV Ultra solar cogeneration and Thermal Hydro electro-thermal storage technology, with up to 150 MW of solar capacity, 90 MW grid connection and 720 MWh of storage. AGL acquired the project from Photon Energy in July 2025 after development approval was granted in June 2025. Delivery is planned in stages, with the first 50 MW solar and 30 MW grid connection block anticipated during 2028 and the full project targeted by 2030.
Green Iron Magnetite Project
A 1.2 billion-tonne magnetite project aiming to produce 6 million tonnes per annum of high-grade concentrate. It is a core component of the South Australian Government's Green Iron and Steel Strategy, focusing on supplying domestic and global green steel supply chains.
Port Neill Foreshore Protection Works
Foreshore protection and upgrade works to mitigate coastal hazards and improve public amenity along the Port Neill foreshore. The project is part of the District Council of Tumby Bay's long-term asset management plan.
Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct
The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct is a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production hub located on the Eyre Peninsula. Developer Revera Energy holds a final 469-hectare option (Area A) at Cape Hardy, maintaining integration with the Northern Water Supply project and federal Major Project Status.
Cape Hardy Deep-Water Port & Export Facility
Iron Road Limited's multi-billion dollar deep-water port development at Cape Hardy featuring South Australia's first Capesize-capable port. The facility includes a 148-150km heavy-haul standard gauge rail connection to Central Eyre Iron Project, capable of handling 70 million tonnes per annum bulk export capacity with additional 50 million tonnes available for third-party users including grain exporters and miners. The port will feature two iron ore berths accommodating the largest dry bulk cargo vessels and serve as a multi-commodity, multi-user export hub.
Cape Hardy Green Hydrogen & Industrial Port Precinct - Hydrogen Jobs Plan
Major green hydrogen and ammonia production facility at Cape Hardy featuring up to 5 GW of electrolyser capacity over the next decade, delivering over 5 million tons per annum of green ammonia. The project will establish South Australia as a global leader in green hydrogen production and export, with 4,800 construction jobs and 250 operational jobs expected. Developed in partnership with Amp Energy as part of the broader Hydrogen Jobs Plan initiative.
CH4 Global Asparagopsis Seaweed EcoPark
The world's first commercial-scale Asparagopsis seaweed production facility, the EcoPark grows and processes the seaweed to produce Methane Tamer feed supplements that reduce methane emissions in livestock by up to 90%. Phase 1 is operational and includes 10 cultivation ponds with a 2 million litre capacity, producing 80 metric tonnes annually, serving 4,500 cattle per day. A planned expansion to 100 ponds will serve 45,000 cattle daily, with long-term potential for 500 ponds.
Point Boston Peninsula Community Development
Community development spanning more than 750 hectares of natural peninsula approximately 18km from Port Lincoln, South Australia. The Community Corporation comprises 207 lot holders with capacity for up to 247 dwellings in the East Bay precinct. Approximately 650 hectares is retained as native bushland. The Corporation operates its own scalable, environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system using underground sand filters and plant transpiration. All lots have underground SA Power Networks and SA Water services. Rainwater tanks serve as the primary drinking water source with a supplementary mains connection.A Community Corporation Committee manages common property and upholds the Scheme Description and By-Laws.
1,701 residents of West Coast (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,934. Unemployment sits at 12.0%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour profile in West Coast exhibits a balanced split between manual and managerial occupations across multiple industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 12.0%. Employment figures for March 2026 indicate 1,701 residents are currently employed, while the jobless rate exceeds Regional SA's 5.5% mark by 6.6%, pointing to potential for economic improvement. Labour force participation aligns closely with broader trends at 60.4% versus 58.3% for Regional SA, and Census records show that 16.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors supporting local employment are agriculture, forestry & fishing, along with health care & social assistance, and education & training. Specialization is particularly pronounced within agriculture, forestry & fishing, which commands a workforce proportion 2.1 times that of the wider region. Conversely, manufacturing plays a minor role, engaging 1.9% of local workers compared to 9.3% across the region. Comparison between Census working numbers and resident population counts suggests a relatively modest level of local job availability. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the area recorded an 8.5% contraction in employment alongside a 1.8% reduction in the workforce, driving a 6.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Conversely, Regional SA recorded a 1.2% rise in employment and a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, accompanied by a 1.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader labor trends can be evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts issued in Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, total workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among individual sectors. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against the local employment profile indicates that jobs in West Coast could rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Coast (SA) is $1,148 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,625 a year against an average of $62,334. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the West Coast SA2 generated a median income of $49,625 and an average income of $62,334. While these results sit below nationwide averages, they compare favorably against the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach an estimated $54,672 (median) and $68,673 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings in West Coast within the 9th to 17th percentiles on a national scale.
Looking at earnings brackets, the $800 - 1,499 tier forms the largest share, encompassing 28.0% of local earners (1,092 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 27.5%. Despite manageable living costs allowing households to retain 92.5% of their income, net disposable earnings remain in the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Coast (SA) had 1,318 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $104 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 9.1% 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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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 96.4% of residential stock in West Coast, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings comprise the remaining 3.6%, compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright home ownership is particularly elevated at 49.2%, noticeably outpacing Regional SA, with 22.6% of homes carrying a mortgage and 28.2% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage repayments stand at $1,083 and median weekly rents sit at $104, coming in below the corresponding Regional SA marks of $1,153 and $220. On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses are markedly lower than the Australian average mortgage commitment of $1,863 and average rental cost of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Coast (SA) counted 1,318 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,411 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 69.0% of households across the area, including couples without children (35.3%), couples with dependent children (25.9%), and single parent families (7.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.0%, led by single-person households at 29.1% and group homes at 1.6%. The typical household comprises 2.4 residents, exceeding the Regional SA median figure of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in West Coast (SA) hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 0.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 451 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 931 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 levels present structural headwinds for the region, as tertiary degree holders represent 12.8% of residents compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, creating a focal point for future learning initiatives. Within higher education, bachelor degrees constitute 10.8%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.2% and postgraduate degrees at 0.8%. Technical and trade qualifications represent a major strength, with 38.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 8.6% with advanced diplomas and 30.3% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.5% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
This cohort comprises 14.1% attending primary school, 7.4% in secondary education, and 1.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around West Coast (SA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transit infrastructure in West Coast includes 4 operational stops served by 1 routes, delivering a combined total of 4 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with the typical resident situated 17311 meters away from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the district's residential character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles dominating at 82% and walking accounting for 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, surpassing regional norms, while 16.1% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Scheduled public transport averages no daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.2% of residents in West Coast (SA) report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence, health outcomes in West Coast trend below nationwide norms, with typical conditions appearing slightly more often across younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is relatively constrained, encompassing approximately 50% of the population (~1,967 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently diagnosed medical ailments locally, impacting 8.6% and 6.4% of residents respectively, though 71.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, exceeding the 62.5% recorded across Regional SA.
Health profiles among working-age individuals align closely with standard trends. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 23.9% of the populace (933 people), sitting below the 27.1% level in Regional SA, and health outcomes for this older cohort show notable strength, outperforming national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Coast (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 93.9% of residents, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (28.1%). 12.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively homogeneous community in West Coast, where 90.0% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 93.9% were born domestically, and 88.6% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity stands as the dominant religious affiliation, embraced by 49.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation above regional benchmarks occurs in the Other category, which represents 1.3% locally versus 0.8% across Regional SA. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in West Coast are Australian at 32.0%, English at 28.1%, and Australian Aboriginal at 12.2%, the latter substantially surpassing the regional rate of 3.3%.
Additional ethnic variations include a 6.7% representation for German ancestry compared to 8.2% regionally, and Maori ancestry accounting for 0.4% locally against 0.2% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Coast (SA) is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.3% 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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Age distributions in West Coast align closely with Regional SA benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 3.1 percentage points across any individual cohort. The median age remains unchanged from the 2021 Census at an estimated 45, which sits 2 years beneath the Regional SA median of 47 from that Census and above the Australian Census median of 38. Older cohorts aged 65+ have expanded from 20.6% at the Census to an estimated 23.9% of the population. By 2041, retirees and senior residents are projected to drive the largest expansion, growing by 291 people (31%) to reach 1,225, whereas younger demographics and children are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Coast (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 157 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,646 at the 2021 Census → 3,903 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 (406011134). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.