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Broome has an estimated 4,241 residents, up from 3,797 at the 2021 Census — a change of 444 people, or 11.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 155 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 729 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Broome is projected to be approximately 4,241 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 444 individuals (11.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,797 people. The variation is calculated from the resident population of 4,232, calculated by AreaSearch through analysis of the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 155 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density of 728 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across places analysed by AreaSearch. The 11.7% expansion in the suburb of Broome since the 2021 census was higher than the national standard (9.3%), as well as the Rest of WA, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the total demographic growth during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth across all sectors in the years after 2032, AreaSearch uses the expansion rates by age bracket supplied by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, using 2022 data). Looking ahead at demographic patterns for the suburb of Broome, a population rise slightly under the median of regional Australia is anticipated, with the region projected to expand by 469 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing a total increase of 10.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
111 new dwellings have been approved in Broome over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Based on AreaSearch research into ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas, Broome has recorded a yearly average of approximately 22 new residential approvals, with a total of 111 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 24 to date in FY-26. With an average of 1.3 people moving to the locality for each constructed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the property market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering stable dynamics, while new residences are built with a mean estimated construction cost of $501,000, showing that builders are focusing on the high-end sector with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial permits worth $23.6 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to consistent business investment. In comparison to the Rest of WA, Broome displays 94.0% higher construction output (per capita), presenting purchasers with a broader range of options. New building projects are made up of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the local traditional low density profile through a focus on family residences suited to buyers wanting space. Current building activity favors standalone properties more than historical allocations suggest (67.0% at Census), showing persistent strong interest in family residences despite growing density trends. The locality has roughly 124 people for every building permit, showing a growing market. Future projections indicate Broome will add 460 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation). Under current building trends, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for purchasers and potentially aiding expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broome, worth an estimated $114 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, education & training and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. 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 upgrades, major development plans, and regional initiatives represent the most critical drivers of local performance. Overall, AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Chief among these developments are the Broome Boating Facility, the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, the Town Beach Cafe Redevelopment, and the Port of Broome Wharf Extension Works, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Town Beach Cafe Redevelopment
The Shire of Broome is progressing plans to replace the former Town Beach Cafe with a new year-round restaurant and cafe venue at Guwarri Town Beach. The project seeks a commercial operator to design, build and operate a contemporary beachfront facility with indoor and outdoor dining, supporting local residents, tourists and the wider Town Beach foreshore precinct. Submissions for earlier expressions of interest have closed, with the project positioned as Stage 3 of the broader Guwarri Town Beach redevelopment.
Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus
An Australia-first health and wellbeing campus developed by Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) on Yawuru-owned land in Broome, delivering holistic physical and psychological health services for the West Kimberley region. Guided by Yawuru values of mabu liyan (good wellbeing), the campus integrates existing and proposed health facilities including short-stay accommodation, renal services, Step Up/Step Down mental health services, aged care, and culturally appropriate care tenancies. Civil works and site remediation - funded by $8 million in State Recovery Plan funding and managed by DevelopmentWA - were completed and handed back to NBY in October 2025.Building construction is expected to commence in 2026, with NBY leading design, tenancy and cultural governance.
Broome Health Campus Redevelopment
Eight-year phased construction completed March 2016. $8.6 million major upgrade of Emergency Department expanding to 15 acute bays, new operating theatres, consulting rooms, public dental surgery, refurbished maternity unit, and new Acute Psychiatric Unit - first of its kind in Western Australia's north.
Chinatown Revitalisation Project
A comprehensive $30 million urban renewal initiative that transformed Broome's historic Chinatown into a vibrant tourism, business, and cultural destination. The project featured extensive streetscape enhancements across Carnarvon Street and Dampier Terrace, including the installation of cyclonic-rated smart lighting, shade structures, and public art. It integrated cultural interpretation from the Yawuru Traditional Owners and preserved the precinct's pearling heritage. The revitalisation concluded with the official opening of Stage 2 in November 2021.
Broome Boating Facility
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is progressing a proposed safe boating facility at the existing Entrance Point boat ramp site in Broome. The concept includes a four-lane boat ramp, two floating jetties, two groynes, a detached offshore breakwater, adjacent public amenity infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, restrooms, shade shelters, artwork and interpretive signage, plus parking for about 160 trailer bays and about 80 single car bays. The original 2021 EPA referral has been withdrawn because of elapsed time and design changes, but the project remains active.DTMI is refining the concept with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to reduce environmental, cultural and heritage impacts before seeking updated approvals. A business case has been completed and the project remains subject to full funding, detailed design and environmental approvals before construction can commence.
Broome Primary School Reconstruction
Rebuild of facilities at Broome Primary School following a January 2020 fire that destroyed classrooms and damaged administration areas. Works delivered a new teaching block and a new administration building, with the former admin converted to a staffroom. The project was officially opened in 2022 and serves approximately 370-400 K-6 students at WA's oldest Kimberley public school. Community support and Yawuru guidance under the motto 'Jirrilngany Ngarrungunil Yagarrmijala' (Strong people, we will rise up) were central to the recovery.
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
A comprehensive urban renewal and foreshore redevelopment of the iconic Cable Beach. Stage 1 completed in 2025. Stage 2, currently under construction and expected to be completed by mid to late 2026, features a community plaza, water splash park, all-abilities playground, redesigned amphitheatre for events, and crucial coastal protection works.
Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) into a modern health, sport, and recreation hub. The project includes a new gym, an indoor playground, an upgraded creche, gender-neutral change rooms, a multi-purpose room, an additional squash court, an upgraded cafe, and new administration offices.
2,197 residents of Broome are employed, from a labour force of 2,335. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,843, about 91% 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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Broome possesses a highly educated labor pool, with solid representation in essential services fields, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.5% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, 2,197 local citizens are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than the Regional WA rate of 3.5%, and labor force participation is close to the Regional WA benchmark of 65.6%. According to Census details, a minor 5.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Job distribution among local citizens is heavily centered on health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training. The locality displays a clear employment concentration in health care & social assistance, showing a employment proportion 1.7 times the regional standard. Conversely, the mining sector has a minor role with 2.4% of jobs compared to 11.7% regionally. This mostly residential district appears to provide few job opportunities locally, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents with the local population. Based on AreaSearch research of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.5% while the labor force expanded by 2.4%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA experienced an employment drop of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment predictions from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can give additional context regarding future demand in Broome. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local employment profile to project development trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific forecasts onto the local employment composition suggests local jobs will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes and ignores specific local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broome is $1,802 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $967 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,425 a year against an average of $60,437. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode level ATO details published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Broome is $51,425, with a mean of $60,437. This sits below the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $59,973 and a mean of $74,392 in Regional WA. Adjusting for Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections would stand at approximately $57,046 (median) and $67,043 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that individual earnings place at the 75th percentile ($967 weekly), whereas household earnings are at the 53rd percentile.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 34.5% of the population (1,463 individuals), which aligns with regional patterns where 31.1% of residents fall into this same category. Elevated housing expenses take up 16.1% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broome had 1,165 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 5% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent Census, the housing stock in Broome consisted of 67.2% houses and 32.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and miscellaneous residences, which contrasts with Regional WA's composition of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Broome were lower than those found in Regional WA, standing at 15.4%, whereas the remaining properties were either mortgaged at 24.4% or rented at 60.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment in Broome reached $1,950, which is significantly higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent was $300 compared to $265 in Regional WA.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Broome exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent levels fall well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broome counted 1,165 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,301 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 31% 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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Family units represent the majority of households at 62.1%, consisting of 23.0% couples with offspring, 21.0% couples with no offspring, and 16.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 37.9%, with single person households at 31.2% and group living situations representing 6.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 individuals is identical to the Regional WA benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.7% of adults in Broome hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,908 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 871 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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Academic achievement in Broome is substantially higher than regional averages, with 28.7% of citizens aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 17.6% in the Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. This notable education gap positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate studies (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training also has a major footprint, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificate courses (25.7%). Enrolment rates in education are particularly high, with 38.1% of citizens currently participating in some form of study.
This includes 13.8% attending primary school, 12.5% in secondary education, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Broome means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transit shows 15 active transit stops functioning in Broome, consisting of a combination of buses. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which provide a total of 67 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with local residents living an average of 427 meters from their closest transport stop. Being a mostly residential district, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary option at 77%, followed by 12% who walk and 6% who ride bicycles. Car ownership stands at a mean of 1.3 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A minor 5.8% of workers perform their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Transit service frequency averages 9 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Broome report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term illnesses, Broome faces notable health issues, with common ailments present to some degree in both young and old demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the total population (~2,171 people). This is lower than the 56.4% recorded across Regional WA. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region were asthma and mental health concerns, each affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of citizens respectively, whereas 75.1% of the population reported no medical issues, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Health metrics for the working-age cohort are generally average. The population has 9.8% of citizens aged 65 and over (415 people), which is below the Regional WA share of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior residents are exceptionally positive, with national scores exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Broome is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 15.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (24.2%) and English (20.7%). 24.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Broome displays elevated levels of cultural diversity relative to average benchmarks, with 19.3% of the community born abroad and 15.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.0% of the population in Broome. However, the most distinct variation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.0% throughout Regional WA. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Broome are Australian Aboriginal at 24.2% of the population, which is considerably above the regional average of 6.1%, English at 20.7%, which sits significantly below the regional average of 31.3%, and Australian at 19.9%, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.4%.
In addition, there are distinct differences in other ancestral groups: Spanish ancestry is highly represented at 0.6% of Broome (compared to 0.2% regionally), Filipino at 2.0% (compared to 1.2%) and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broome is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.6% 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 median age of 35 years in Broome is considerably below the Regional WA median of 40 and also slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, Broome has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (19.2%) but a lower share of seniors aged 65 - 74 (6.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 16.8% to 19.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 14.6% to 16.1%. On the other hand, kids aged 5 to 14 fell from 14.1% to 11.3% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.6% to 13.3%.
By 2041, Broome is projected to experience major changes in its age profile. Leading these changes, the 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to rise by 30% (242 people), increasing from 814 to 1,057. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age cohorts will see declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broome
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 155 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,797 at the 2021 Census → 4,241 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 May 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 (SAL50190). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.