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Broadwater (WA) has an estimated 4,596 residents, up from 4,269 at the 2021 Census — a change of 327 people, or 7.7%. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 755 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 ABS updates assessed for the wider region alongside AreaSearch address validations conducted since the Census, the suburb of Broadwater (WA) records an estimated population of approximately 4,596 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 327 people (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 4,269 people. That figure builds on an estimated resident population of 4,510 derived by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release of June 2025, combined with 45 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a resulting density of 754 persons per square kilometer, the locality tracks close to typical levels observed across AreaSearch study areas.
Furthermore, the 7.7% gain since census sits within 1.8 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, highlighting healthy underlying growth. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth engine, generating around 83.0% of recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) have been incorporated by AreaSearch across SA2 areas, supplemented post-2032 and for unlisted areas by age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Broadwater (WA) is projected to experience an expansion trajectory slightly trailing the median for non-metropolitan Australia, gaining 431 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modelling, which equates to an overall rise of 7.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Broadwater (WA) over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that Broadwater has generated roughly 15 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 78 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 17 recorded to date in FY-25. With demographic growth averaging 1.9 new residents per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction and occupant demand remain well aligned, fostering steady conditions. Newly consented homes carry an average construction value of $538,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to higher-end builds. Meanwhile, commercial approvals registered at $133,000 during the current financial year, underlining the overwhelmingly residential focus of the locality.
Building activity in Broadwater tracks significantly below the regional pace, sitting 84.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of WA. While this restricted pipeline tends to reinforce demand and pricing across existing housing stock, building volumes have shown recent momentum. Activity also trails national rates, signaling an established urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Detached houses accounted for all new approvals, preserving low-density streetscapes oriented toward family living and space. In fact, builders are supplying detached houses at a greater share than the 78.0% at Census baseline, demonstrating ongoing appetite for freestanding residences despite wider densification pressures. Recording roughly 310 people per approval, the locality exhibits characteristics of a shifting market. Projections indicate Broadwater will add 345 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. Given current residential building patterns, upcoming construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, establishing supportive purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population gains to outpace existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Broadwater (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadwater (WA), worth an estimated $60 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.46 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital investments, planning strategies, and major civic works play a defining role in shaping community progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key initiatives positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings encompass the Busselton Water Supply Improvement, Vasse Estate, Broadwater Bayside Estate, and Halcyon Vasse, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those holding the greatest local importance.
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Broadwater Bayside Estate
Broadwater Bayside Estate is a completed residential land release that consists of 22 new homes located in Broadwater, approximately 700m from Geographe Bay. It is situated close to Busselton and Vasse.
Vasse Estate
Vasse Estate is an award-winning masterplanned community 230 km south of Perth in Vasse, Western Australia, developed by Perron Developments and Stawell Pty Ltd. The estate is being delivered in stages including the completed Birchfield precinct, the active Dawson precinct, and future precincts Armstrong and Vasse North, ultimately delivering approximately 2,500 residential lots across around 164 hectares. The estate supports approximately 6,500 residents upon completion, anchored by Vasse Village town centre (Coles, McDonald's, Bunbury Farmers Market), Vasse Business Park light industrial area, Vasse Primary School, Cape Naturaliste College, parks and the Wadandi Track trail network.Approximately 1,500 lots have been delivered to date with over 1,000 remaining subject to approvals. In late 2024 Perron Group placed its 50% JV interest to market via JLL.
Halcyon Vasse
Stockland's Halcyon Vasse is a land lease lifestyle community for over-55s comprising approximately 213 homes across a 14 hectare site. Following development approval in March 2025, the project has progressed into construction with delivery planned in multiple stages together with resort style community facilities.
Busselton Water Supply Improvement Project
The Busselton Water Supply Improvement Project (BWSI) is the largest water infrastructure upgrade undertaken by Busselton Water in decades. Jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments at $60 million, it involves equipping a new production and monitoring bore drilled approximately 750 metres deep and located around five kilometres inland from the existing coastal bore network, constructing a new water treatment plant (Plant 8), and building two 7 ML treated water storage tanks to increase total treated water storage by 14 ML.The project directly addresses saltwater intrusion, declining rainfall, and surging demand from a growing population. Arup was appointed in late 2024 for preliminary design, progressing to detailed design in late 2025. Bore drilling commenced in late 2024 and is expected to complete by December 2025. The project will improve water security for more than 28,000 residents and enable approximately 7,000 new connections, increasing supply capacity by 20 per cent.
West Busselton Coastal Stabilisation
A staged coastal protection program for the West Busselton coastline between King Street and Gale Street, designed to mitigate coastal erosion and protect public infrastructure including carparks, cycle paths, and open space. Works involve construction of low-profile Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groynes and beach nourishment with imported sand. Stage 1 (King Street to Vasse Drain) comprising 4 GSC groynes, 7,500 cubic metres of sand nourishment, and refurbishment of the King Street GSC revetment has been completed with the King Street carpark now open.Stage 2 (Gale Street to King Street) comprising 3 GSC groynes and 3,000 cubic metres of sand nourishment is scheduled for February to March 2026. The project is co-funded by the City of Busselton and a $3,532,500 NEMA Preparing Australian Communities Program (PACP) grant, forming part of the broader Geographe Bay Coastal Mitigation Works Project with a total budget of $7,065,000.
Coastal Dune Resilience Project
The City of Busselton is rehabilitating and enhancing coastal dunes and refurbishing the coastal path along Geographe Bay Road to increase their resilience to coastal erosion and flooding. Coastal dunes along Geographe Bay provide both natural coastal defense against erosion and an environmental habitat. The objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of the coastal dunes to resist erosion and to improve the ecological function of this unique coastal habitat. A hybrid solution of using nature-based techniques on coastal dunes to improve resilience to erosion and adapting existing coastal paths to reduce coastal flooding has been adopted.
Brown Street Busselton
A $19 million high-quality 30-dwelling community housing project offering 16 social and 14 affordable homes, including 22 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom apartments, built to Silver Liveable standards with a minimum 6-star NatHERS rating. Located opposite Churchill Park and within walking distance to Busselton's town centre, shops, services, and amenities, integrating seamlessly with the existing neighbourhood.
City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 22
Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) is a comprehensive update to the City of Busselton planning framework, replacing LPS21. The scheme manages sustainable growth, standardises zones by introducing Mixed Use areas, and strengthens controls for Special Character Areas. It is currently under review by the EPA and WAPC prior to public advertising.
1,948 residents of Broadwater (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,985. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 51.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,749, about 82% 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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Broadwater is characterized by a proficient workforce with substantial involvement in hospitality and tourism, alongside an unemployment rate of merely 1.9% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,948, while the local jobless rate sits 1.6% below Regional WA's 3.5%. However, labor force participation is comparatively subdued at 51.0% relative to 65.4% across Regional WA. Census findings show only 7.7% of employed locals worked from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in accommodation & food, where local participation reaches 1.9 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.1% of the local workforce, contrasting with 9.3% in Regional WA. Comparisons between Census resident numbers and local workplace counts indicate that this largely residential enclave offers relatively few internal employment options. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 1.1% and total employment fell by 1.1%, leaving jobless rates virtually unchanged. In comparison, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, labor supply rise by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts dating from Mar-26 offers additional perspective on future employment demand in Broadwater. Across nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary widely. Calibrating these sectoral trends against Broadwater's specific industry profile points to local employment expansions of 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadwater (WA) is $1,232 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $632 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,356 a year against an average of $57,259. 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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The suburb of Broadwater shows a median taxpayer income of $43,356 and an average of $57,259 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,095 (median) and $63,517 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Broadwater all fall between the 15th and 16th percentiles nationally.
The data shows the predominant cohort spans 28.0% of locals (1,286 people) in the $800 - 1,499 category, diverging from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.1%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadwater (WA) had 1,596 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 30.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Broadwater consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories), whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood notably higher than the regional benchmark at 39.7%, while the balance of residences were either under a mortgage (35.9%) or rented (24.4%). Typical monthly mortgage costs reached $1,733, exceeding the Regional WA figure of $1,560, and median weekly rent stood at $370 compared to $265 across the wider region.
In a nationwide context, mortgage payments in Broadwater remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rents also coming in beneath the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadwater (WA) counted 1,596 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,718 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements, making up 69.9% of households, broken down into 37.1% couples without children, 23.1% couples with children, and 9.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.1%, with single-person residences representing 27.7% and group households comprising 2.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, which is slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Broadwater (WA) hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment presents an area of developmental need locally, as the proportion of university-qualified residents (17.2%) trails the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This gap highlights key opportunities for focused learning programs. Among higher qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 12.8%, followed by postgraduate awards at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and practical training is well represented, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (29.7%). Active participation in formal education stands at 22.5% across the community. This cohort comprises 8.6% enrolled in primary education, 7.3% undertaking secondary education, and 1.8% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadwater (WA) reaches 48 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transit infrastructure in Broadwater includes 48 active transport stops dedicated to bus services. These points are connected by 2 individual routes that deliver a combined 112 weekly passenger trips. Service access is favorable, as local residents are typically situated 214 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting the district's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 91%. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 7.7% of residents were recorded working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service schedules provide an average of 16 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.5% of residents in Broadwater (WA) report no long-term health condition. 12.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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 mortality statistics and chronic disease distribution highlight noticeable health considerations in Broadwater, with standard medical conditions presenting broadly and skewing somewhat higher among mature demographics. Coverage under private health funds is relatively restricted, encompassing approximately 50% of the total population (~2,295 people). This trails the 56.4% figure registered throughout Regional WA and sits below the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns rank as the most widespread diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 11.8 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 58.5% of people reported no ongoing health conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
General health metrics among working-age individuals align closely with standard levels. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 38.2% of the population (1,755 people), notably above the 19.1% share seen in Regional WA, and while health management among seniors poses distinct challenges, local indicators compare favorably to national senior cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Broadwater (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.9%) and Australian (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is relatively pronounced in Broadwater, where 76.8% of residents were born within Australia, 89.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 94.4% use solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, encompassing 50.4% of local residents, compared to 44.6% recorded across Regional WA. Examining parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries in Broadwater comprise English at 35.9%, Australian at 30.2%, and Scottish at 8.1%. Several other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local representations: Welsh ancestry accounts for 0.7% of Broadwater (vs 0.6% regionally), Dutch represents 1.7% (vs 1.5%), and New Zealand stands at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadwater (WA) is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 15.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Broadwater is notably mature compared to the broader region. As at August 2026, retirees and senior residents (65+) make up 38.2% of the community compared to 19.1% across Regional WA, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 17.7% against a regional level of 26.6%. The median age is an estimated 53 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 13 years above Regional WA's median of 40 at that Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38 at that Census.
By 2041, the 25 to 44 age bracket is anticipated to drive demographic growth, adding 207 residents (25%) to reach 1,020, while senior cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadwater (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 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,269 at the 2021 Census → 4,596 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 (SAL50183). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.