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Ascot (WA) has an estimated 3,523 residents, up from 3,095 at the 2021 Census — a change of 428 people, or 13.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 937 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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In the suburb of Ascot (WA), the resident count reached approximately 3,523 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS releases alongside 59 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. This marks an expansion of 428 people (13.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,095 people, building upon an Estimated Resident Population of 3,519 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP update. Settling at 937 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density aligns closely with benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas. Surpassing the 9.5% national pace, the suburb of Ascot (WA) recorded 13.8% growth since the 2021 census to emerge as a prominent local growth focal point, with recent demographic gains propelled almost entirely by overseas migration.
Applying 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections founded on 2022 baseline figures across SA2 zones—supplemented post-2032 and across unmapped sectors by ABS cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data)—the suburb of Ascot (WA) is forecast to achieve population expansion exceeding national median levels. Projections aggregated across the SA2 framework indicate an addition of 628 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 17.7% increase across the 16 years.
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114 new dwellings have been approved in Ascot (WA) over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building permit data compiled by AreaSearch shows that Ascot averages roughly 22 annual dwelling approvals, totaling approximately 114 approved homes throughout the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 13 recorded during FY-25. Over the course of the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 3.7 incoming occupants arrived for each dwelling built, creating a situation where demand substantially outpaces fresh supply—a condition that commonly elevates buyer rivalry and boosts property values—with newly built properties carrying an average expected construction cost of $433,000. Residential building volume per capita in Ascot closely tracks Greater Perth benchmarks, reinforcing broader regional market balance.
Of recent building approvals, 42.0% were detached houses and 58.0% were townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density formats provides accessible pricing for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors, presenting a clear transition from the existing built environment (where houses make up 71.0%) to accommodate changing buyer preferences, constrained land supply, and affordability needs. The presence of roughly 93 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Ascot adding 624 residents leading up to 2041. Present construction pipelines appear well-aligned with this future demand, fostering orderly market conditions and mitigating sharp upward pricing pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ascot (WA), worth an estimated $540 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 13 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a decisive influence over neighborhood development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 25 initiatives anticipated to shape the local environment. Prominent developments include the Perth Airport New Runway, Bel-Air Apartments - Great Eastern Highway, Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre Redevelopment and Upgrades, and Wyndham Hotel Ascot (250 Great Eastern Highway), with detailed project summaries provided below.
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Redcliffe Station Precinct (DA6)
A major transit-oriented redevelopment precinct in Redcliffe, City of Belmont, centred on the Redcliffe Station on the Perth Airport Line. The precinct is bound by Great Eastern Highway, Tonkin Highway, Coolgardie Avenue and Perth Airport. The draft Redcliffe Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1, prepared by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, proposes zoning for residential and non-residential uses with densities ranging from 2 to 9 storeys and a potential bonus height of 13 storeys.A development concept demonstrates capacity for approximately 2,600 dwellings along with housing, employment and recreation improvements including a redesigned Southern Main Drain corridor. Public consultation on the draft scheme ran from November 2025 to March 2026.
Bel-Air Apartments - Great Eastern Highway
New residential apartment development at 239 Great Eastern Highway offering luxury apartment living with promotional packages available. Part of the corridor's residential densification strategy.
METRONET East Bayswater Redevelopment
The Bayswater Project Area forms part of METRONET East, integrating the newly opened Bayswater Station (April 2024) with future development of the surrounding areas. Guided by DevelopmentWA's formally adopted Redevelopment Scheme and Design Guidelines, the project aims to attract private investment, unlock housing and employment opportunities, and revitalize the town centre into a vibrant, connected, and modern community with buildings up to 15 stories permitted in the core precinct.
Wyndham Hotel Ascot (250 Great Eastern Highway)
Proposed 15-storey Wyndham branded hotel comprising 226 hotel keys, 22 serviced apartments, rooftop restaurant and bar, conference facilities, gym, swimming pool and 132 parking bays. The proposal is strategically located near Perth Airport overlooking the Swan River and Ascot Racecourse. The development progressed through the Development Assessment Panel process and received development approval in 2025.
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre Refurbishment
City of Belmont project for further refurbishment of Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. The latest City project update says a consultant has commenced key stakeholder engagement to inform the concept design stage. Earlier completed works at the centre included refurbishment of filtration, electrical systems and plant rooms serving the 50m, 25m, lagoon and spa pools, along with access and compliance upgrades. The centre is owned by the City of Belmont and managed by BlueFit.
Belvidere Street Streetscape Revitalisation Project
A $9.5 million streetscape revitalisation of the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct and Activity Centre in Belmont WA, jointly funded by the Australian Government (4.745 million via the Thriving Suburbs Program) and the City of Belmont. The project delivers alfresco dining areas, green spaces, enhanced lighting, improved pedestrian and cyclist amenities, underground power, and new community focal points. Design by Hatch RobertsDay with Scenario 3 selected via community consultation. Detailed design by Talis Consulting was completed through 2024-25.The construction contract was awarded to BOS Civil at the December 2025 Council Meeting. Stage 1 works commenced April 2026 with full project completion anticipated December 2026. Works are staged to minimise disruption to businesses which continue to operate throughout construction.
Perth Airport New Runway
Perth Airport is constructing a new 3,000m long, 45m wide runway (03R/21L) parallel to the existing main runway to increase capacity, reduce congestion and improve operational efficiency for domestic and international services. The Major Development Plan was approved in November 2020. In December 2025, Perth Airport appointed the Skyway joint venture (BMD Group and CPB Contractors) for the major landside works package, with construction commencing in early 2026 and expected to take approximately three years to complete.Works include bulk earthworks, runway and taxiway pavements, airfield ground lighting, security fencing, utility diversions and associated infrastructure. The new runway is expected to be operational in 2028 as part of Perth Airport's broader multi-billion dollar One Airport expansion program.
Bayswater Bridge Medical and Wellness Centre
Approved nine-storey mixed-use health, wellness and residential precinct in the Bayswater Bridge Precinct, about 300m from Bayswater Station. The project includes about 3500sqm of Class 9a medical and allied health space suited to day surgery, radiology, GP, specialist suites and medical retail, with 73 apartments above and communal roof terrace amenity. Development approval was granted in October 2025 and construction is advertised as starting in 2026.
2,227 residents of Ascot (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,321. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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. 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries indicate that Ascot features an educated talent pool alongside solid industrial and manufacturing representation, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and annual employment expansion of 2.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,227, with local joblessness tracking 0.1% below the 4.2% figure observed in Greater Perth, while labour participation stood at a solid 73.7% against 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show that 10.4% of employed locals worked from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. Key industries employing the local workforce comprise professional & technical services, mining, and health care & social assistance.
Mining represents a distinct area of concentration, engaging a workforce share 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing constitutes a modest 3.2% of local jobs compared to 5.5% across the broader region. A ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded at the Census demonstrates robust local employment generation. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS releases across wider geographic boundaries, local employment rose by 2.2% alongside a 2.5% expansion in the labour pool over the 12-month period, lifting unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.0% and the labour force expand by 2.5%, with unemployment increasing by 0.4 percentage points. Long-term sector demand in Ascot can be evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. Although nation-wide job counts are projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably across industries. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against Ascot's existing employment composition indicates potential local job increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ascot (WA) is $2,072 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,035 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,617 a year against an average of $84,134. 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 postcode statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in Ascot earned a median income of $68,617 and an average income of $84,134, significantly above nationwide standards and outperforming Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated March 2026 values stand at approximately $76,117 for median earnings and $93,330 for average earnings. Census metrics place Ascot's family, personal, and household earnings between the 70th and 81st percentiles across the country. Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 32.7% of the community (1,152 individuals), mirroring the 32.0% share recorded across the broader region.
Furthermore, 32.2% of households receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, underpinning strong consumer demand. Housing expenses consume 14.0% of earnings, while disposable income levels sit in the 73rd percentile nationally and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ascot (WA) had 1,162 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 16% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, Ascot's housing stock was divided between 70.6% separate houses and 29.4% other dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and alternative formats), contrasting with the wider Perth metro profile of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Ascot reached 35.8%, noticeably higher than the Perth metro benchmark, while 33.4% of properties carried a mortgage and 30.8% were rented. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,167 locally compared to $1,907 across Perth metro, whereas median weekly rents were $400 versus $350 in the wider metropolitan region.
Both metrics exceed nationwide figures, where median monthly mortgage repayments stand at $1,863 and weekly rents sit at $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ascot (WA) counted 1,162 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,323 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 69.8% of all households, encompassing couples without children (36.4%), couples with children (24.1%), and single parent families (6.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.2%, made up of lone person households (25.8%) and group households (4.5%). Typical household occupancy stands at a median of 2.3 people, lower than the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.9% of adults in Ascot (WA) hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 22.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the area is prominent across the region, with tertiary credentials held by 33.9% of residents aged 15+, outpacing both the SA4 region (29.9%) and the WA benchmark (27.9%). Bachelor degrees account for 22.6% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is equally well represented, as 34.9% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (22.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.9% of the local population currently undertaking education. Among these students, 7.7% are enrolled in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 7.1% in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Ascot (WA) reaches 14 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Ascot contains 14 operational public transport stops catering to bus networks across 11 separate routes, generating a combined total of 1,733 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with an average distance of 264 meters from households to the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential role as most workers travel outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles representing 82% of journeys, bus travel accounting for 9%, and household vehicle ownership averaging 1.4 per dwelling. Census findings from 2021 show 10.4% working from home, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Bus routes operating through the suburb deliver an average frequency of 247 trips per day, translating to roughly 123 weekly trips at each designated stop.
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72.3% of residents in Ascot (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality figures highlight superior health standards throughout Ascot, characterized by minimal occurrence of widespread illnesses across every demographic group and extensive private health insurance uptake covering roughly 61% of residents (2,134 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues locally, affecting 7.8 and 6.5% of inhabitants, while 72.3% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts maintain excellent health with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (753 people), above the 15.9% proportion across Greater Perth, with older residents recording favorable health rankings broadly consistent with broader population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.0% of Ascot (WA) residents were born overseas and 20.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ascot exceeds typical benchmark levels, with 38.0% of the populace born overseas and 20.9% conversing in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.3% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.3% of local residents, matching the 0.3% observed across Greater Perth. Evaluating parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Ascot are English (27.7%), Australian (17.8%), and Other (10.7%). Notable variations in heritage representation also emerge, including South Australian at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (versus 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ascot (WA) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 25.5% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Ascot (WA) lean noticeably toward mature, post-family age brackets. Updates as of August 2026 show that 28.9% of inhabitants belong to middle-aged and early retiree age groups (45 - 64) versus 22.6% in Greater Perth, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 21.6% locally compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 46 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 9 years above the 37 recorded across Greater Perth at that time, whilst the national median stood at 38 at the same Census.
Young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 25.4% at the Census to an estimated 28.1%. Looking to 2041, seniors and retirees (65+) are projected to account for the majority of population expansion, adding 377 residents (50%) to reach 1,131.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ascot (WA)
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 |
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| 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,095 at the 2021 Census → 3,523 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 (SAL50031). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.