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Bull Creek (WA) has an estimated 8,890 residents, up from 8,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 860 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,137 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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In the suburb of Bull Creek (WA), population is estimated at approximately 8,890 as of Aug 2026, drawing from AreaSearch analysis of ABS regional updates and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 860 people (10.7%) compared to the 8,030 people counted at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory by evaluating the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, which pegged resident numbers at 8,712, alongside 88 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Population density stands at 2,137 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the nationwide benchmark among locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Bull Creek's 10.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outperformed the broader national figure of 9.5%, positioning it among the region's stronger growth areas. Gains were almost entirely generated by overseas migration, serving as the primary demographic driver in recent times. Projections for the suburb of Bull Creek (WA) incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets referenced to 2022. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as for all projections extended past 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-cohort growth rates published in the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region series (based on 2022 figures). Demographic trends point to population gains tracking above the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a rise of 1,156 persons to 2041, translating to an overall 11.0% increase across the 16 years.
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177 new dwellings have been approved in Bull Creek (WA) over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS examined by AreaSearch shows Bull Creek registering an annual average of roughly 35 new residential approvals, amounting to an estimated 177 homes throughout the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 20 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.6 people per year arrived per newly constructed dwelling, demonstrating strong underlying demand supporting local real estate values. The average build value for new residential stock sits at $780,000, underscoring developer emphasis on premium, higher-end construction. Commercial building approvals total $1.9 million for the current financial year, highlighting subdued commercial development.
Per capita residential building approvals in Bull Creek track at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Perth benchmark, positioning the suburb in the 31st percentile nationally, which restricts purchaser supply while bolstering demand across established housing. Recent approvals comprise 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, with higher-density additions expanding housing choices across various budgets from family properties to compact residences. This represents a noticeable shift away from current local housing composition (currently 79.0% houses), reflecting tighter land supply alongside shifting buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. The suburb registers roughly 482 people per dwelling approval, typical of a mature residential community. Demographic projections indicate Bull Creek will add 978 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. Current residential development appears well matched to projected demand, supporting balanced market conditions without substantial upward price pressure.
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Development applications around Bull Creek (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bull Creek (WA), worth an estimated $183 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.09 billion. 11 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure development and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key initiatives influencing the locality, notably the Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan (City of Melville), Bull Creek Central Redevelopment, Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital, and New Women and Babies Hospital.
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Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan (City of Melville)
Structure planning and station precinct planning for the Bull Creek train and bus station catchment (about 800m radius), intended to deliver a transit-oriented precinct with higher density mixed-use and residential development, improved walking and cycling connections, and coordinated land use and transport outcomes around Bull Creek Station.
Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct
Major health, education, research, housing and mixed-use precinct beside Fiona Stanley Hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch University and Murdoch Station. Murdoch Square, the first major stage, opened in 2024 with healthcare, aged care, medi-hotel, hotel, offices, retail, food and beverage uses and public spaces. The next stage includes Rise@Murdoch on Lot 121, a 213-apartment social and affordable rental housing development with ground-floor retail, now under construction and expected to complete in 2028.Lot 120 is planned for commercial space and parking, with further precinct development to follow.
Bull Creek Central Redevelopment
The revitalisation of Bull Creek Central involved a significant rebranding and physical upgrade of the former Stockland assets. Managed by Silverleaf Investments, the project introduced a dedicated fresh food precinct, enhanced dining options, and modernized center amenities. Recent 2024-2025 updates include facade improvements, tenancy reconfigurations, and the introduction of new retail services like Alter It and One Clinic to enhance the local shopping mix.
New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct)
A $1.8 billion major health infrastructure project transforming the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct into a world-class hub for maternity and neonatal care. The 12-storey facility will replace King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing 274 beds, advanced neonatology units, and state-of-the-art operating theatres. Major construction works, piling, and foundation laying are actively underway by Webuild, with completion targeted for 2029.
New Women and Babies Hospital
A $1.8 billion WA Government project delivering a new 12-storey Women and Babies Hospital within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct at Murdoch, replacing King Edward Memorial Hospital. The facility will provide inpatient maternity, gynaecology, and neonatology services, including operating theatres, a family birth centre, a mother baby unit, and outpatient clinics. Webuild is the appointed Managing Contractor, with Georgiou Group delivering two new multi-deck car parks. The broader project also encompasses major expansions at Osborne Park Hospital (women and newborn services) and Perth Children's Hospital (neonatology), creating more than 1,400 jobs during construction.Monthly construction updates are published at buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au.
Rise@Murdoch (Lot 121, Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct)
Rise@Murdoch is a 213-apartment build-to-rent development on Lot 121 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, delivering 65 social housing homes and 148 affordable rental homes plus ground-floor retail and office space. Construction started in March 2026 under a partnership led by Foundation Housing with Human Urban (H-U), and delivery partners ABN Group, PACT Construction and Plenary Group. The project is backed by a 46.2 million dollar WA State Government grant and nearly 165 million dollars in Federal funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund, and sits adjacent to Murdoch Square, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University.
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A boutique collection of 24 luxury 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses in the heart of Bull Creek, completed in 2024 with high-end finishes and proximity to Bull Creek train station and Stockland shopping centre.
Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment
Upgrade and expansion of Mount Pleasant Primary School in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, including new teaching blocks, an upgraded administration building and a covered assembly area to modernise facilities and support enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located at 29 Queens Road, Mount Pleasant, within the City of Melville.
4,222 residents of Bull Creek (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,294. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 59.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,332, 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal Bull Creek possesses an educated local labour pool, notable professional services concentration, and an unemployment level of only 1.7%. Employed residents numbered 4,222 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 2.5% lower than the 4.2% registered across Greater Perth, alongside a participation rate of 59.9% that trails Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records indicate 11.7% of employed locals worked from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical disciplines.
Specialisation is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the suburb's employment proportion is 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, construction accounts for just 6.7% of the Bull Creek workforce, trailing the 9.3% seen across Greater Perth. Comparing resident counts with local Census worker numbers indicates this predominantly residential suburb provides relatively few jobs internally. AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM releases shows local labour force levels contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 0.8% over the 12-month period, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise 2.0% and the labour pool expand 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future demand across Bull Creek. Across nationwide projections, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Bull Creek's local industry profile suggests employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note this is an illustrative weighting model excluding local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Bull Creek (WA) is $1,880 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $756 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,953 a year against an average of $68,629. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 record Bull Creek's median taxpayer earnings at $49,953 alongside an average of $68,629, sitting slightly above the national norm but below Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $55,413 (median) and $76,130 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household earnings ranked in the 57th percentile ($1,880 weekly) compared to the 39th percentile for personal earnings. The largest income bracket includes 26.5% of residents (2,355 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.0% recorded across the wider region.
High-earning households generating over $3,000 weekly make up 30.8% of the area, bolstering discretionary spending. Residents retain 86.4% of income following housing outlays, with the suburb ranking in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bull Creek (WA) had 2,874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 12% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show Bull Creek's housing stock consisting of 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), closely matching Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 45.9%, well above the metropolitan figure, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.2% and rental accommodation making up 20.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,167, exceeding the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, while median weekly rent stood at $420 compared to $350 across the metro area. Nationwide comparisons show Bull Creek tracking substantially higher than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bull Creek (WA) counted 2,874 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,182 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 75.7% of all households, made up of couples with children (39.2%), childless couples (27.2%), and single parent families (8.6%). The remaining 24.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (22.4%) alongside group households (1.8%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.7 people, compared to 2.6 across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.3% of adults in Bull Creek (WA) hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,161 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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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Bull Creek demonstrates elevated levels of academic attainment, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, notably higher than the 27.9% in WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.2% of this cohort, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and trade accreditations account for 24.3% of credentials among those aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Student enrolments are substantial across the community, with 30.9% of the population actively participating in education. Primary schooling represents 11.0% of residents, secondary education accounts for 8.6%, and 6.7% are enrolled in tertiary study.
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Public transport in Bull Creek (WA) reaches 36 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit networks in Bull Creek feature 36 bus stops operating across 20 distinct routes, generating 4,105 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is favourable, with residents situated an average of 262 meters from their nearest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this residential area, with private vehicles accounting for 71% of journeys, trains carrying 18%, and buses accommodating 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, while 11.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions. Bus services run at an overall frequency of 586 trips per day across all local routes, delivering roughly 114 weekly trips per stop.
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72.3% of residents in Bull Creek (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Evaluation of morbidity and mortality statistics by AreaSearch shows favorable health indicators throughout Bull Creek, characterized by minimal chronic ailment incidence across age groups. Approximately 54% of the population (~4,840 people) holds private health insurance, compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis (8.1) and mental health conditions (5.7%) represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, while 72.3% reported no long-term medical issues, slightly above Greater Perth's 71.9%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.2% of the local population (2,151 people), surpassing the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%. Health outcomes for older demographics remain robust, aligning closely with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.8% of Bull Creek (WA) residents were born overseas and 35.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Chinese (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Bull Creek, where 46.8% of the community was born overseas and 35.2% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 46.3%. Buddhism shows notable local concentration, accounting for 5.7% of residents relative to 2.7% across Greater Perth. Ancestry figures based on parental birthplaces indicate English heritage is most common at 23.4%, followed by Chinese at 19.4% (well above the 4.0% regional benchmark) and Australian at 18.1%. Other cultural backgrounds also show heightened local presence, including Indian ancestry at 4.5% (vs 2.6% regionally), Korean at 1.3% (vs 0.3%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bull Creek (WA) is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.5% 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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Bull Creek exhibits an older age demographic compared to surrounding areas, with retirees and seniors (65+) comprising 24.2% of residents as of August 2026 estimates, versus 15.9% in Greater Perth. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 23.6%, trailing the 30.9% regional proportion. Median age is estimated at 43, decreasing from 44 at the 2021 Census, yet remaining 6 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and above the national median of 38 from that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among young to middle aged adults, rising from 21.1% to an estimated 23.6%.
By 2041, the retiree and elderly bracket is projected to expand by 816 residents (38%) to 2,967, while counts for children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bull Creek (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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 — 88 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,030 at the 2021 Census → 8,890 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 (SAL50201). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.