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Bassendean (WA) has an estimated 12,077 residents, up from 10,837 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,240 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 1,648 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS statistics and 87 validated new addresses identified since the Census date, the suburb of Bassendean (WA) has an estimated count of approximately 12,077 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,240 people (11.4%) relative to the 10,837 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such figures build upon an estimated resident population of 12,076 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release of June 2025 alongside post-Census address validation. The local population density stands at 1,647 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across assessed national locations.
By achieving 11.4% expansion since the 2021 census compared to the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the locality stands out as a regional growth frontrunner, with net overseas migration serving as the principal driver by generating around 65.0% of recent population additions. To evaluate demographic trajectories, AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline for individual SA2 regions, supplemented by cohort growth models from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (based on 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 modeling. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bassendean (WA) is projected to record expanding numbers tracking slightly underneath the nationwide median across statistical territories. Specifically, consolidated SA2 figures project the suburb of Bassendean (WA) to expand by 1,216 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 10.1% across the 16 years.
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246 new dwellings have been approved in Bassendean (WA) over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, running ahead of 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building figures by AreaSearch show local residential building approvals averaging roughly 49 per annum, totaling an estimated 246 approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 75 during FY-25 to date. Given an intake of roughly 4.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is trailing demand considerably, which typically tightens buyer competition and drives up property pricing. Approved dwellings have carried an average expected construction cost of $515,000, sitting moderately higher than regional benchmarks and pointing to superior build standards.
In parallel, commercial development activity has remained moderate, with $12.3 million in non-residential building approvals documented this financial year. Per capita building activity outpaces Greater Perth by 12.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, offering buyer options while underpinning existing real estate values. Detached housing makes up 87.0% of recent residential construction, while attached dwellings represent 13.0%, reinforcing the suburban character and drawing buyers seeking standalone houses. Generating around 174 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. Longer-term projections indicate an additional 1,215 residents will arrive by 2041 relative to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well matched to projected demand, supporting balanced property market conditions without triggering sharp price escalations.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bassendean (WA), worth an estimated $233 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.57 billion. 7 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, civic programs, and infrastructure upgrades exert a primary influence on local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major initiatives positioned to impact the district, highlighted by the WA Government Social Housing Program - Bassendean, the Bassendean Oval Redevelopment Concept Masterplan, the Jubilee Reserve Redevelopment, and the 1 Park Lane Affordable Apartments project.
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Jubilee Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Jubilee Reserve's Stan Moses Pavilion and Caledonians Soccer Clubrooms into modern, accessible and shared community sports facilities. The project includes all-abilities access with a lift, improved storage and viewing areas, community meeting and activity spaces, upgraded public toilets, modern unisex changerooms to support female participation in sport, and refurbishment and extension of the Caledonians clubrooms. Separate reserve-wide irrigation and LED lighting upgrades are progressing, with pavilion and clubroom construction anticipated to commence in 2027.
Social and Affordable Housing - 1 Park Lane Bassendean
A nine-storey build-to-rent apartment building at 1 Park Lane, Bassendean, delivering 73 social and affordable homes adjacent to Bassendean train station. Part of the WA and Federal Government's 1,146-home program funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF). PACT Construction is the appointed builder. The development comprises 26 one-bedroom and 48 two-bedroom apartments, with 15 allocated to social housing and 58 to affordable housing. On completion, the building will be sold to a Community Housing Provider (CHP) with access to concessional HAFF and NHAF loans for ongoing operation over 25 years.The project is subject to WAPC assessment under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, with construction anticipated to commence in 2026.
Bassendean Town Centre Masterplan
The Bassendean Town Centre Masterplan is transitioning into a statutory framework via the Draft Bassendean Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), which was endorsed for public advertising in February 2026. The plan guides the evolution of the town centre, focusing on high-density mixed-use development, improved pedestrian connectivity to Bassendean Station, and the revitalisation of the Bassendean Oval precinct. A flagship early component is the '1 Park Lane' social and affordable housing project, a $38 million nine-storey building with 73 apartments, scheduled for site remediation and construction commencement in 2026.The broader precinct aims to accommodate approximately 1,436 new dwellings to support regional growth targets.
Bassendean Oval Precinct Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Bassendean Oval precinct into a modern sporting, community and mixed-use destination. The endorsed concept master plan retains and celebrates heritage elements, improves public open space and connections to the town centre, station, river and shops, provides upgraded inclusive football and community facilities for Swan Districts Football Club and wider community use, and explores civic, commercial and limited mixed-use residential development. Council adopted the feasibility report in May 2025 and appointed Christou Design Group in May 2026 to progress Stage 2 schematic design, technical investigations, cost planning and an independent Treasury business case.
1 Park Lane Affordable Apartments
A 9-storey build-to-rent development delivering 73 apartments (15 social and 58 affordable) on a 3,353sqm site at the intersection of Park Lane, Guildford Road and Wilson Street, Bassendean. The proposal comprises 80% affordable and 20% social housing under the Housing Australia Future Fund program, targeting income-eligible households. Located within 40m of Bassendean train station on the Midland line, the development supports transit-oriented outcomes and will include shared spaces, active transport facilities and landscaping. The site is a formerly contaminated carpark (asbestos-containing material remediated by RPS).Upon completion, the development will be sold to a Community Housing Provider. The application is being assessed by the WAPC under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, with public consultation closing 27 February 2026. Total project value is $38 million.
Ashfield District Centre Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the Ashfield district centre to deliver enhanced mixed-use commercial and community facilities, improving local amenity and supporting residential growth. The area is zoned as a district centre under Local Planning Scheme No. 11 (gazetted April 2024), with the Town of Bassendean preparing a precinct structure plan to guide future development consistent with the adopted Town Centre Masterplan, which envisions mixed-use buildings up to 10 storeys along Old Perth Road.
195 West Road Bassendean Residential Development
Proposed residential subdivision on 7,947sqm of riverfront land with absolute Swan River frontage. The property recently sold for $2,000,000 and has the potential to be divided into 3 separate green-titled lots with minimum 2,000sqm lot sizes.
Bassendean Shopping Centre Expansion
Expansion of the shopping centre from 7,688m2 to 9,845m2 including enlarged Coles supermarket (increased by 1,000m2), new stores including The Reject Shop, Liquorland, and Dome Cafe. The redevelopment encompassed installation of a travelator, children's playground, major fire safety improvements, car park upgrades, new retaining walls creating two distinctive levels, enhanced landscaping, and feature architectural elements including timber beams, precast decorative panels, and LED lighting throughout the mall.
7,160 residents of Bassendean (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 7,402. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 72.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 10,775, about 89% 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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Supported by an educated workforce and strong presence across essential services, the local job market recorded an estimated 4.1% employment growth over the past year and a low 3.3% unemployment rate, based on aggregated statistical area metrics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, working residents numbered 7,160, holding the local jobless rate 0.9% below Greater Perth's 4.2%. Participation stood at a solid 72.6% compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth, while 10.8% of workers stated they worked from home in Census returns, subject to pandemic-era conditions. Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Public administration & safety shows distinctive local concentration, capturing an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, retail trade remains relatively minor, engaging 7.9% of local employees versus 9.3% across Greater Perth. The balance between resident workers and local employment seats suggests limited on-site business opportunities within the largely residential community. Analysis from AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS data drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that for the period ending March 2026, employment rose by 4.1% while the labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in unemployment remaining largely unchanged. Meanwhile, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.0% and the labour force expand by 2.5%, which contributed to a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Bassendean. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been aligned with Bassendean's current employment composition to estimate anticipated growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific national projections are applied to Bassendean's existing employment distribution, the area is expected to see employment rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.6% over ten years, though it is important to note that this calculation relies on simple weighting for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bassendean (WA) is $1,772 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $910 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,974 a year against an average of $72,825. 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-level records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 showed local taxpayers earning a median income of $59,974 and an average income of $72,825, higher than national standards though behind Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.93% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $66,529 (median) and $80,785 (average) as of March 2026. Individual weekly earnings place the community in the 68th percentile ($910 weekly), while household earnings sit at the 51st percentile. The dominant income bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, capturing 31.6% of residents (3,816 residents), aligning with the 32.0% regional proportion.
Disposable income following housing commitments stands at 84.9%, positioning the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bassendean (WA) had 4,406 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 6% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% 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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According to Census findings, standalone houses made up 75.0% of local residential stock with 25.0% classified as other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership stood higher than metropolitan levels at 31.0%, while 41.1% of households held a mortgage and 27.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,850 and median weekly rent was $330, both lower than metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Compared nationally, local mortgage costs track below the Australian figure of $1,863, with rental payments significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bassendean (WA) counted 4,406 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,910 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% 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 constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 65.1% of households, consisting of couples with children (28.1%), couples without children (25.4%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family living situations represent 34.9% of residences, dominated by lone person households at 31.7% alongside group households at 3.2%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.3% of adults in Bassendean (WA) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,684 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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Higher education qualifications are prominent locally, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, outperforming both the wider SA4 region (24.3%) and the broader WA level (27.9%). Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications split between advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.6% of inhabitants enrolled in educational institutions. Across student cohorts, 8.8% attend primary school, 6.6% are in secondary education, and 5.3% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bassendean (WA) reaches 83 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 networks encompass 83 active transport stops spanning bus and train options across the suburb. These facilities are connected via 8 separate routes that combine to deliver 2,418 weekly passenger trips, providing strong accessibility with an average distance of 199 meters to the nearest transit access point. Given its residential nature, outward travel is widespread, led by private vehicles (79%) and rail transit (12%). Average household vehicle availability is 1.3 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard, with 10.8% of residents working from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 pandemic influences.
Transit services run at a frequency of 345 trips per day across the collective network, translating to roughly 29 weekly departures per stop location.
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67.1% of residents in Bassendean (WA) report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Community wellness metrics monitored by AreaSearch reflect below-average health performance based on chronic disease and mortality data, showing elevated rates of typical conditions across younger and older demographics alike. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is considerable, covering roughly 56% of the total population (~6,776 people), in comparison to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common diagnosed conditions, present in 9.9 and 7.8% of residents, while 67.1% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Chronic conditions show elevated prevalence among working-age individuals.
Inhabitants aged 65 and over comprise 19.5% of the community (2,355 people), exceeding Greater Perth's 15.9%, while nationwide health rankings remain broadly aligned with the wider populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.0% of Bassendean (WA) residents were born overseas and 12.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures above average across the suburb, with 28.0% of residents born abroad and 12.9% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, embraced by 43.8% of the local population. Judaism shows notable relative overrepresentation locally, accounting for 0.1% of the community compared to 0.3% regionally across Greater Perth. Regarding parental ancestral roots, the three largest backgrounds reported are English (30.0%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (8.9%). Several other heritages exhibit distinct concentrations relative to regional norms, including Croatian at 1.2% (vs 0.8% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bassendean (WA) is 40. 22.8% 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 the suburb closely mirror Greater Perth across all main age categories, with a maximum variation of 4.9 percentage points between them. AreaSearch models the median age at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 3 years older than Greater Perth's 37 at that time. Seniors and retirees (65+) have expanded from 17.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.5%. Projections to 2041 suggest older cohorts will account for the bulk of future growth, expanding by 1,082 residents (46%) to 3,437, while young to middle-aged adults, younger individuals, and children are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bassendean (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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 9 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 Jun 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 — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,837 at the 2021 Census → 12,077 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 (SAL50078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.