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Broome has an estimated 4,270 residents, up from 3,797 at the 2021 Census — a change of 473 people, or 12.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 156 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 734 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Broome has an estimated population of approximately 4,270, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 473 people (12.5%) relative to the 3,797 people tallied at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this by examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), which indicated a resident population of 4,264, alongside 156 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Across the suburb of Broome, population density stands at 733 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch locations.
Outperforming both the Rest of WA and the nationwide benchmark of 9.5%, the suburb of Broome's 12.5% expansion established it at the forefront of regional growth. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine for the area, accounting for roughly 52.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline for each individual SA2. For locations falling outside this release, as well as for all post-2032 modelling, age-cohort growth rates are drawn from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, long-term projections point toward an increase sitting just under the median recorded for non-metropolitan Australia; aggregated SA2 data suggests the suburb of Broome will expand by 464 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 10.7% across the 16 years.
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135 new dwellings have been approved in Broome over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 7.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Broome averages approximately 27 residential dwelling approvals annually, amounting to roughly 135 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 26 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements, broadening options for purchasers and facilitating higher population expansion than previously anticipated, with newly approved residences carrying an average construction value of $451,000.
In addition, $23.6 million worth of non-residential commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building momentum. Per-capita building activity in Broome exceeds that of the Rest of WA by 138.0%, providing prospective purchasers with greater variety, even as approval volumes have eased recently. Detached houses account for 91.0% of recent residential building activity compared to 9.0% for medium and high-density housing types, maintaining the low-density profile of the locality and catering to buyers pursuing spacious standalone homes. Developers are notably favouring standalone homes at a higher rate than the existing residential composition (67.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring demand for traditional family residences despite broader densification trends. The market remains on an upward trajectory, with a ratio of around 165 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, forward projections indicate that Broome will expand by 458 residents through to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well placed to satisfy residential demand, establishing advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting demographic expansion above existing projections.
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, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. 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 works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 10 infrastructure developments poised to affect the locality. Among the most prominent initiatives 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, which lead the detailed project inventory 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.
2,217 residents of Broome are employed, from a labour force of 2,362. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 67.1%. 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 3,863, about 90% 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 features an educated local labour pool with significant concentrations in essential service industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 6.1% and annual employment growth estimated at 2.8% according to AreaSearch's statistical area figures. As of March 2026, working residents total 2,217, with local joblessness tracking 2.6% above the 3.5% reported across Regional WA, while the local participation rate closely mirrors the regional figure of 65.4%. Census figures showed a modest 5.8% of workers operating from home, though this was recorded during the period of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated across three main sectors: health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training.
The healthcare and social assistance sector shows distinct local prominence, maintaining a concentration 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, the mining industry is less prominent locally, accounting for 2.4% of resident workers compared to the 11.7% regional average. The balance between resident workers and local employment figures suggests that this largely residential locality generates comparatively few job opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.8% alongside a 2.6% increase in the labour pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking to broader medium-term trends, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an indicator of future labour demand in Broome across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Mapping these sector projections to the local workforce composition implies employment in Broome could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local demographic projections).
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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ATO taxation data at postcode level for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Broome earned a median income of $51,425 and an average income of $60,437. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare to $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average) throughout Regional WA. Applying a 10.93% increase based on the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $57,046 for median income and $67,043 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local personal income at the 75th percentile ($967 weekly), whereas household earnings aligned with the 53rd percentile.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 34.5% of local residents (1,473 people) making between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional distribution of 31.1%. Accommodation costs account for 16.1% of earnings, yet strong personal remuneration keeps disposable income positioned 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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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Broome consisted of 67.2% separate houses and 32.7% other dwellings, including apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% standalone houses and 11.6% other dwelling types. Outright home ownership in Broome stood at 15.4%, trailing the wider regional level, with 24.4% of households paying off a mortgage and 60.2% renting. Typical housing expenditure includes a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 and a median weekly rent of $300, both exceeding the Regional WA benchmarks of $1,560 and $265.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broome counted 1,165 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,310 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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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 62.1% of all households, consisting of 23.0% couples with children, 21.0% childless couples, and 16.1% single parents. Non-family residences make up the remaining 37.9%, split between single-person households at 31.2% and group living situations at 6.9%. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, matching the Regional WA norm.
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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Educational attainment levels in Broome track considerably above regional standards, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education qualifications, surpassing the 17.6% recorded in Rest of WA and 20.5% in the broader SA4 region. This high qualification profile positions the locality well for expanding professional industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest proportion at 19.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates at 25.7% and advanced diplomas at 10.8%. Engagement with the education sector is substantial, as 38.1% of the local population is currently undertaking formal study.
This cohort comprises 13.8% attending primary school, 12.5% in high school, 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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The public transit network in Broome includes 16 bus stops operating locally across 1 routes, delivering a combined 67 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is moderately rated, with the typical resident residing 427 meters away from the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting dominates; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 77%, while 12% commute on foot and 6% travel by bicycle. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard. A modest 5.8% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel conditions.
Transit services run at an overall average frequency of 9 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each respective 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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Broome experiences notable public health pressures based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality, with widespread conditions appearing across younger and older age groups alike, alongside a lower rate of private health insurance uptake of approximately 51% across the population (~2,186 people) compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. Asthma and mental health concerns rank as the most prevalent health conditions locally, each affecting 6.0 and 6.0% of the population, while 75.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Health metrics across the working-age demographic sit at typical levels.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 10.7% of the community (456 people), well below the 19.1% share observed across Regional WA, with local seniors demonstrating exceptionally strong health outcomes that place them ahead of broader national averages.
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 exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 19.3% of the community born abroad and 15.0% utilizing a primary language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 43.0% of local residents. The most pronounced proportional difference appears in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of the population in Broome, whereas no followers were recorded across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three most common ancestries in Broome are Australian Aboriginal at 24.2% (substantially exceeding the 6.1% regional benchmark), English at 20.7% (below the regional level of 31.3%), and Australian at 19.9% (under the 28.4% regional average).
Other ancestral groups also show notable variations against regional proportions: Spanish ancestry represents 0.6% in Broome (compared to 0.2% regionally), Filipino accounts for 2.0% (versus 1.2%), and French makes up 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broome is 36. 31.0% 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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Broome maintains a youthful age profile. As of updated estimates for August 2026, working-age adults aged 25 - 44 account for 34.3% of the community, exceeding the 26.6% observed across Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 10.7%, well below the regional proportion of 19.1%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 4 years younger than the Regional WA median of 40 from that same Census. The most notable shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 31.4% to an estimated 34.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 age group is projected to drive overall population gains, adding 397 residents (27%) to reach 1,862, while child, young adult, and senior cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,797 at the 2021 Census → 4,270 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 (SAL50190). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.