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Brabham has an estimated 14,218 residents, up from 8,665 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,553 people, or 64.1%. Growth has averaged 9.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,258 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 2,435 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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Based on ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Brabham has an estimated population of around 14,218 as of Aug 2026. This represents an increase of 5,553 people, which is 64.1%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 8,665 people. The change is inferred from a resident population of 12,229, estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), plus an additional 1,258 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,434 persons per square kilometer, which places the suburb of Brabham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Brabham's 64.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.5%, as well as the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. Projections for the suburb of Brabham utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data based on 2022 benchmarks for local SA2 zones, supplemented beyond 2032 or across unmapped districts by ABS Greater Capital Region age-cohort projections published in 2023 from 2022 data. Demographic modelling points to future expansion tracking slightly beneath the national statistical median, with the suburb of Brabham projected to add 736 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing an overall reduction of 8.8% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,188 new dwellings have been approved in Brabham over the past five years, an average of 237 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 258 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 521, 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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According to ABS residential approval figures compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries, Brabham has averaged approximately 237 residential approvals each year, accumulating roughly 1,188 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 521 building approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the community added an average of 3.3 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years, highlighting a notable shortfall in residential supply relative to demand that creates upward pricing pressure and strong competition among purchasers. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $391,000.
Additionally, commercial development has remained constrained, with $2.7 million in non-residential building approvals recorded during the current financial year. On a per-capita basis, Brabham generated 103.0% more new dwelling approvals than Greater Perth, broadening inventory for prospective buyers and sitting well above the Australian benchmark to underscore pronounced developer confidence. Recent construction is overwhelmingly dominated by detached housing at 95.0%, with attached dwellings accounting for 5.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density character and focus on spacious family accommodations. With roughly 27 people per approval, the district demonstrates clear indicators of an active growth corridor. As demographic forecasts point toward stabilizing or declining population numbers, housing demand constraints in Brabham are anticipated to ease, creating advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brabham, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 17 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major developments exert a powerful influence on community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 distinct projects positioned to impact the district, including Stockland Whiteman Edge, Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, Brabham District Community Centre, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades.
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Ellenbrook Town Centre Development
A major regional hub and town centre development within the award-winning Ellenbrook master-planned community. The precinct has reached key milestones with the METRONET Ellenbrook Rail Line and Station opening in December 2024. Active construction is currently focused on the $145 million Swan Active Ellenbrook aquatic and recreation facility (due 2027), while the $9 million Ellenbrook Community Centre officially opened on January 31, 2026. The development integrates high-frequency transport with 1,800 dwellings and over 200,000m2 of commercial and retail space.
City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades
A major infrastructure program by Water Corporation to upgrade water and wastewater networks in Perth's north-eastern corridor. Key components include the 900-metre Broadway water pipeline in Ellenbrook, which faced technical delays and is now slated for completion in mid-2026. The program also successfully completed an 18km wastewater pipeline from Bullsbrook to Ellenbrook in 2024, enabling the diversion of wastewater to the Beenyup plant and supporting local housing development.
Brabham District Community Centre
District community centre next to Jungle Park delivering function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, storerooms and an external event/function area to serve the fast-growing Brabham community within the Swan Urban Growth Corridor, which is projected to reach 33,000 residents at full build-out. Co-funded by a 3.87 million dollar grant from the Federal Government's Thriving Suburbs Program, developer contributions and the City of Swan, at a total project cost of 8.5 million dollars. Construction started September 2025 and is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
Brabham Tavern
New neighbourhood tavern within the Brabham Village centre comprising a public bar, bistro, dining areas, alfresco courtyard and function space. The original development was approved in July 2023, with minor amendments approved in February 2025 removing the drive-through liquor store and refining the tavern layout. As of 2026 the venue remains under development, with Australian Venue Co announced as the future operator under a lease agreement.
Henley Brook Avenue Extension
Upgrade and extension of Henley Brook Avenue from Gnangara Road to Park Street, establishing a north-south connection to manage growing traffic flow from local development and divert commuter traffic away from West Swan Road. Initial road construction and service relocation are underway on site, with construction on the southern section at Henley Street and Georgeff Street begun. Community consultation was completed in 2023/24, construction commenced in 2025/26, and completion is scheduled for 2027/28. Council has resolved to construct only as far as Park Street.
Brabham Common Shopping Centre
Proposed neighbourhood shopping centre to serve the growing Brabham community with retail, dining, and service offerings. Part of PEET's master-planned community development.
Stockland Whiteman Edge
Masterplanned residential community by Stockland in Brabham comprising approximately 2,410 residential lots, parks, schools, trails and the Whiteman Edge Village retail centre. The project is in its final delivery stages, with limited remaining home releases and completion of the broader estate expected as remaining residential stages are delivered.
Brooklands Private Estate
Masterplanned house-and-land estate in Henley Brook delivering 535 residential lots. The project features over 30 hectares of public open space, local parks, extensive cycleways and proximity to the Metronet Morley to Ellenbrook rail line with Whiteman Park Station.
5,996 residents of Brabham are employed, from a labour force of 6,146. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 11,264, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Brabham possesses an educated local workforce alongside prominent industrial and manufacturing representation, maintaining a low jobless rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, 5,996 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 1.8% lower than the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth. The suburb's labour force participation matches the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 4.1% of employed locals worked from home, though this metric was captured during period-specific Covid-19 restrictions. Locals are primarily employed across construction, retail trade, as well as health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly elevated in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment concentration is 1.8 times the broader metropolitan baseline. In contrast, education & training accounts for only 5.8% of local workers, compared with 9.2% across the wider region. Comparing the resident labor pool to the Census working population confirms that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few local job positions. An examination of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that over the recent 12-month period, Brabham experienced a 2.7% contraction in both its overall labour force and total employed residents, holding unemployment essentially unchanged. Conversely, Greater Perth saw employment and workforce numbers expand by 2.0% and 2.5% respectively, alongside a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these broader trends with Brabham's industry composition suggests potential local employment increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (representing a proportional extrapolation for illustrative analysis that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brabham is $2,155 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,059 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,584 a year against an average of $77,108. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Brabham at an exceptionally high tier nationally. Median and average taxable earnings in the suburb of Brabham stood at $65,584 and $77,108 respectively, in comparison to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, local earnings are estimated at $72,752 (median) and $85,536 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual earnings brackets, Brabham consistently sits within the 75th to 83rd percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings distribution, 52.5% of residents (7,464 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 32.0% across the broader region. While accommodation costs absorb 19.3% of income, robust baseline earnings maintain local disposable income at the 70th percentile, positioning the district in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brabham had 2,854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 84% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 4% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,928 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 reveal that separate houses made up 97.4% of residential properties in Brabham, with attached residences, units, and other formats accounting for 2.6%, compared against 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metro area. Outright property ownership in Brabham stood at 4.3%, significantly trailing metropolitan norms, while mortgaged residences made up 83.8% and rental properties constituted 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,928 and median weekly rent was $370, compared to Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian standard of $1,863, whereas local rents sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brabham counted 2,854 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,683 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 81.1% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 48.8%, couples without children at 21.9%, and single parent families at 9.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.9%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 16.1% and group living situations at 2.6%. The typical household size in the area is 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.6 average reported for Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.0% of adults in Brabham hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,082 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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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Tertiary attainment in the district is exceptionally strong, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing both the SA3 area average of 19.7% and the broader SA4 region level of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees form the largest component at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is likewise widespread, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates at 27.8% and advanced diplomas at 13.3%. Current learning engagement is elevated across the community, with 30.7% of locals actively enrolled in educational courses.
This group consists of 11.9% attending primary school, 5.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Brabham reaches 27 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 870 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks in Brabham comprise 27 active transport stops operating bus services across 5 individual routes, delivering a combined total of 872 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, placing residents an average of 303 meters from their closest transit stop. The local workforce predominantly travels outside the suburb for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary commute method for 86% of workers, alongside 7% utilizing rail transit. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by a modest 4.1% of workers at the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 124 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 32 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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83.5% of residents in Brabham report no long-term health condition. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 evaluated by AreaSearch indicate favourable health profiles and low incidence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, alongside an elevated private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 58% across the population (~8,219 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments in the community, diagnosed in 6.1 and 6.0% of the population respectively, whereas 83.5% of locals reported no chronic medical issues compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 1.3% of the community (184 people), falling well short of the 15.9% regional proportion.
Health metrics among this older demographic remain outstanding, outperforming broader Australian benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.7% of Brabham residents were born overseas and 43.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.8%) and Australian (16.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Brabham, where 45.7% of residents were born abroad and 43.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 40.4% of the population. Notably, affiliations categorized as Other represent 8.6% of local residents, substantially exceeding the 1.4% average across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary groups in Brabham are Other at 22.6% (compared to 11.2% regionally), English at 18.8% (versus 28.0% across the region), and Australian at 16.9%. Other cultural heritages exhibit distinct concentrations, including Indian background at 9.2% (vs 2.6%), Filipino at 6.6% (vs 1.4%), and Maori at 1.4% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brabham is 28, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.9% 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 suburb of Brabham is predominantly occupied by young family cohorts. Demographic estimates for August 2026 show that 52.0% of the population comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ account for only 1.3% against a metropolitan share of 15.9%. The median age is estimated at 28 years, down from 29 at the 2021 Census, sitting 9 years lower than the Greater Perth median of 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Since the Census, the most significant shift has been the rise in young to middle aged adults from 47.9% to an estimated 52.0%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), increasing by 122 residents (9%) to 1,544, while cohorts of children, young adults, and younger-to-middle aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brabham
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 1,258 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,665 at the 2021 Census → 14,218 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 (SAL50173). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.