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Bullsbrook has an estimated 8,190 residents, up from 5,605 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,585 people, or 46.1%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 996 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. Density is about 32 people per 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic releases with validated new addresses identified since the Census, the suburb of Bullsbrook has reached an estimated population of 8,190 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks a gain of 2,585 people (46.1%) compared to the 5,605 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated total is established from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) baseline of 7,112 calculated via the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 996 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 32 persons per square kilometer, providing an open, low-density living environment.
Bullsbrook's 46.1% expansion rate substantially outpaced both state figures and the 9.5% national benchmark, placing the suburb among the leading growth zones in the broader region. While organic natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, delivering approximately 63.0% of all population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a base period have been integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented by age-cohort growth models from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region releases (based on 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 modeling. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bullsbrook is positioned within the highest quartile of statistical regions assessed by AreaSearch for long-term population expansion. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate the area will add 1,639 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 6.8% rise across the 16 years.
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596 new dwellings have been approved in Bullsbrook over the past five years, an average of 119 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 159 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 318, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS building consent records mapped across local statistical areas, residential building activity in Bullsbrook averages roughly 119 approved dwellings per year. A total of 596 residential dwellings received approval across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, including 318 approvals logged during FY-25. The ratio of 1.9 new occupants per annum for each home built over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 reflects an equilibrium between building supply and buyer demand, supporting stable property market conditions alongside an average expected construction cost of $415,000 per residence.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $20.7 million in the ongoing financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development. On a per-person metric, Bullsbrook registers 108.0% greater building development activity than Greater Perth, broadening supply and options for incoming buyers. This level is well above the national norm, underscoring strong developer confidence across the local property market. Recent building activity is heavily skewed toward detached houses at 97.0%, while medium and higher-density formats represent 3.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density profile and focus on spacious family accommodation. The presence of roughly 28 people per dwelling approval further signals steady residential construction expansion. Long-term demographic models indicate that Bullsbrook will add 561 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Ongoing dwelling construction rates appear well positioned to satisfy this future housing demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bullsbrook, worth an estimated $3.42 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.1 billion. 22 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified 25 key infrastructure and development projects expected to influence the district, including Yarrimbah Heights Estate, The Village at Bullsbrook, Kingsford Village Shopping Centre (Bullsbrook Town Centre), and Kingsford Town Centre.
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Yarrimbah Heights Estate
Large lot rural residential estate by QUBE Property Group delivering approximately 173 two-hectare homesites in Bullsbrook. Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4 are titled, with practical completion achieved during 2025. Developer resources indicate Stage 6 and Stage 7 civil works have progressed with expected titles during 2026, with ongoing lot releases and sales.
Bullsbrook Industrial Park
Bullsbrook Industrial Park is a 186ha (165ha developable) general industry precinct strategically positioned between NorthLink WA (Tonkin Highway) and Great Northern Highway, approximately 35 minutes north of Perth CBD. The estate offers construction-ready industrial lots from 2,500sqm to 30ha, zoned for 24/7 general industrial operations including transport, logistics, manufacturing and mining services. Release 1 is oversubscribed and Release 2 is registering interest. The estate adjoins the Perth-Geraldton Rail Line with planned future rail logistics connections and a potential Intermodal Freight Terminal.RAV-7 (36.5m) truck access is available via the upgraded Stock Road. As of May 2025, Harvis has listed the Northern Gateway Industrial Parks (Bullsbrook and Muchea) for sale via CBRE through an International Expressions of Interest process closing 18 June 2025, with a potential 20ha development arrangement with Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) attached to the Bullsbrook offering.
Darling Bullsbrook
Darling Bullsbrook is an 84 hectare masterplanned residential community in South Bullsbrook, approximately 32 kilometres north-east of the Perth CBD and adjacent to the Kingsford Town Centre. Wholly owned and delivered by Mirvac, the project has capacity for around 1,220 lots and broke ground in mid-2025, with its first stage of land release selling out due to strong demand. The design preserves Nambad Brook and mature trees, integrates Indigenous cultural heritage into the landscape, and will include a proposed cafe, landscaped parks, a proposed primary school, and walking and cycling connections to the neighbouring Woolworths-anchored Kingsford Town Centre.Settlement is expected to take place progressively from FY27 through to FY35.
Kingsford Village Shopping Centre (Bullsbrook Town Centre)
Kingsford Village Shopping Centre is the retail anchor of the Bullsbrook Town Centre revitalisation. The centre features a 3,600sqm full-line market-style Woolworths supermarket, a BWS liquor store, and specialty retail and medical tenancies including TerryWhite Chemmart, The Reject Shop, Kingsford Medical, and dining options.
Whiteman Yanchep Highway Planning (Neaves Road North Corridor)
Alignment definition study and Planning Control Area (PCA 173) declared to protect the road reservation for the future Whiteman Yanchep Highway (previously the East Wanneroo North-South Route). This proposed new north-south route is intended to ease pressure on the Mitchell Freeway and facilitate regional freight and commuter traffic movement. It is currently a planning study only with no funding available for construction.
Tonkin Highway North Ellenbrook Interchange
The Tonkin Highway North Ellenbrook Interchange is a planned grade-separated interchange on Tonkin Highway between Warbrook Road and Maralla Road at Bullsbrook, north of Ellenbrook. Led by Main Roads WA, the $100 million project will deliver a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) and a grade-separated principal shared path, improving safety and travel times on the Tonkin Highway corridor. The interchange is a key enabler for the North Ellenbrook East and West District Structure Plans, unlocking more than 12,500 future residential lots and supporting around 36,000 future residents with better access to schools, jobs and services.Subject to environmental and heritage approvals, procurement for design and construction is expected to commence in 2026, with construction completion targeted for late 2027.
North Ellenbrook (East) District Structure Plan
Approved WAPC district structure plan for about 499 to 500 hectares east of Tonkin Highway and west of Railway Parade in North Ellenbrook. The plan guides a long-term urban community of about 5,500 dwellings for around 16,500 residents, supported by a neighbourhood centre, four primary schools, a high school, district open space, activity centres, reserves, drainage and road infrastructure. In April 2026 WAPC released Draft Amendment No. 1 for consultation, proposing extra local reserves for black cockatoo foraging habitat and western swamp tortoise habitat, plus allowance for future road network upgrades including a Maralla Road link and grade-separated rail crossing.The related Tonkin Highway North Ellenbrook Interchange remains in planning, with procurement for design and construction expected to start in 2026 subject to approvals.
Bullsbrook Intermodal Transport Facility
The Bullsbrook Freight and Industrial Land Use Planning Strategy was endorsed in October 2025, providing a long-term strategic framework (50+ years) for more than 2,500 hectares of industrial and employment land in the City of Swan. The strategy supports a proposed intermodal freight terminal alongside the narrow-gauge freight rail line connecting Perth to Dongara, with the facility designed to shift containerised freight from road to rail, link Fremantle Port and the Kwinana Outer Harbour to Perth's north-eastern corridor, and generate up to 40,000 new jobs.Planning Control Area 186 remains in effect to protect the site from incompatible development pending formal reservation in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The prior Market-led Proposal by Harvis Capital did not progress beyond Stage 2. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is now leading next-stage planning including regional scheme amendments and structure planning.
4,019 residents of Bullsbrook are employed, from a labour force of 4,150. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Bullsbrook maintains a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 3.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,019 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.6% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, mining, and health care & social assistance. Bullsbrook exhibits notable industry specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its workforce proportion is 6.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.0% of local workers, tracking well below the 14.8% share seen in Greater Perth. A comparison between Census working figures and the local resident population indicates that while local jobs exist, substantial numbers of residents travel to other districts for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the year ending March 2026 show that local employment grew by 3.8% alongside a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labour supply expand by 2.5%, lifting its rate by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national sector trajectories across the local industry profile suggests employment in Bullsbrook could expand by 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (note this reflects an illustrative weighted baseline without local demographic adjustments).
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Median household income in Bullsbrook is $1,912 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $869 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,089 a year against an average of $76,256. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that resident earnings in the suburb of Bullsbrook rank very high compared to national averages. The median individual taxable income was $59,089 and the average stood at $76,256, compared with Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,547 for the median and $84,591 on average. Across personal, family, and household income distributions, Census data places the suburb around the 60th percentile nationally.
The most prominent income tier encompasses 37.3% of the community (3,054 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 32.0%. While residential housing costs absorb 16.4% of earnings, robust income levels sustain local disposable income at the 59th percentile, with the area situated in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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Bullsbrook had 1,852 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Bullsbrook is overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses, representing 99.7% of all residences, with semi-detached, apartment, and other property formats accounting for 0.4%. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded 77.8% standalone houses and 22.1% across other dwelling formats. Outright property ownership in the suburb sat at 26.9%, trailing the wider metropolitan benchmark, while 57.3% of homes were being purchased under a mortgage and 15.7% were occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment in Bullsbrook was $1,950, higher than the metropolitan figure of $1,907 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863.
The median weekly rental cost was $350, matching the metropolitan level of $350 while remaining below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bullsbrook counted 1,852 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,706 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 17% 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 the vast majority of local households at 80.7%, made up of couple families with children (36.9%), couples without dependent children (30.7%), and single-parent households (12.0%). The remaining 19.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, including lone-person homes (16.8%) and group dwellings (2.5%). The typical household in the area contains 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Bullsbrook hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 35.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 894 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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 within the locality highlight opportunities for improvement, with 13.1% of residents possessing tertiary degree qualifications compared to the 30.4% national average. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees account for 10.1%, postgraduate awards represent 1.6%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is highly represented, with 44.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 35.5% with certificates and 9.3% with advanced diplomas. Student participation in formal study across the community is considerable, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled. This student cohort comprises 11.4% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Bullsbrook reaches 25 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. Households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit services in Bullsbrook comprise 25 bus stops distributed across the suburb. These stops are served by 3 bus routes that provide 150 weekly trips in aggregate. Public transit access is comparatively constrained, with local residents living an average distance of 2500 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's residential nature, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel dominating at 87%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 2.1 cars per household, exceeding regional norms, while 9.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19.
Transit service schedules across all active routes average 21 departures daily, resulting in roughly 6 trips per stop each week.
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69.7% of residents in Bullsbrook report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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General health benchmarks for residents in Bullsbrook reflect positive overall outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence tracking closely alongside broader national figures. Typical patterns of common health conditions are observed across all demographic cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~4,706 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the community, recorded among 8.4% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of the population reported no chronic long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
General health status across the working-age cohort remains standard. Older residents aged 65 and over account for 14.3% of the community (1,171 people), below the 15.9% metropolitan benchmark, and display above-average health results that outperform national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bullsbrook is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bullsbrook remains below broader Australian averages, with 86.6% holding Australian citizenship, 76.8% born within Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the most widely practiced religious faith, encompassing 42.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism represents 0.1% of local residents, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, English ancestry ranks highest among Bullsbrook residents at 34.1%, exceeding the 28.0% regional level. Australian heritage follows at 30.1% (compared to 21.2% regionally), while Scottish ancestry represents 8.1%. Minor representation is also observed for New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (against 0.8% across the region), Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (matching 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bullsbrook is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.3% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Bullsbrook aligns closely with Greater Perth, with the widest single age band variance being 3.3 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, down from 38 during the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age group, which contracted from 28.7% to an estimated 24.8% of the populace. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are anticipated to absorb the majority of local population growth, gaining 513 residents (44%) to reach 1,684, while youth, younger adult, and middle-aged cohorts are projected to contract.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bullsbrook
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 996 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,605 at the 2021 Census → 8,190 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 (SAL50207). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.