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Burns Beach has an estimated 4,994 residents, up from 4,071 at the 2021 Census — a change of 923 people, or 22.7%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 282 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,509 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 Burns Beach has an estimated population of around 4,994, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population adjustments alongside new addresses verified since the Census. When compared to the 4,071 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 923 people (22.7%). This metric builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 4,875 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 282 validated new addresses recognized post-Census. Population density stands at 1,508 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the broader benchmark across locations reviewed nationally by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the 9.5% national benchmark and its surrounding SA3 area, the suburb of Burns Beach's 22.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 72.0% of recent population gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, as well as for forecasting past 2032 across all localities, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Demographic trajectories point to population expansion outpacing the median of Australian statistical areas, with combined SA2-level modeling anticipating the suburb of Burns Beach will add 787 persons to reach 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 13.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
284 new dwellings have been approved in Burns Beach over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, 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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Building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area releases show Burns Beach averaging roughly 56 approved dwellings annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), development consents covered an estimated 284 residences, with 52 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand that bolsters residential valuations, the area added an average of 3 new residents annually per completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $780,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium housing.
Additionally, non-residential building momentum remains robust, evidenced by $34.8 million registered in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential building approvals in Burns Beach sit 368.0% above the Greater Perth rate, widening selection for purchasers despite a moderation in construction momentum over recent periods. This level significantly surpasses the national norm, reflecting sustained developer engagement. All recent residential building approvals have consisted exclusively of standalone detached dwellings, reinforcing the locality's low-density suburban character with spacious homes tailored to family living. With an average of roughly 105 residents per approval, the locality exhibits the profile of an active growth corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Burns Beach is projected to expand by 668 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes are expected to comfortably absorb forecast household formation, supporting balanced market conditions for purchasers while providing capacity to accommodate population gains beyond baseline 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burns Beach, worth an estimated $24 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.1 billion. 15 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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 momentum and community development are significantly shaped by major infrastructure undertakings, strategic planning, and capital works. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding area. Prominent developments include Burns Beach Estate, Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (Stages ongoing), and Burns Beach Primary School, with significant initiatives outlined below.
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Kinross College Senior School Expansion
Expansion of Kinross College to support a full Year 7-12 secondary school. The senior school program commenced with Year 11 in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025. The project includes a new Science, Technology and Engineering Centre, sports hall with fitness facilities, commercial kitchen and cafeteria, specialist teaching spaces and associated campus upgrades funded by the WA Government. The college is operating as a Years 7-12 school while major capital works continue. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion
The project involves the proposed expansion of the existing Iluka Plaza neighbourhood centre. Current planning activity in 2026 focuses on a State Administrative Tribunal reconsideration for a 'Small Bar' (Bar Ole) addition, including a new 27m2 alfresco area and retrospective storage facilities. The broader precinct aims to enhance its medical and commercial offering, building on the existing IGA, Nido Early School, and GP West Medical Centre. The expansion includes modifications to parking and 24/7 access to specific first-floor areas to better serve the Kinross-Iluka catchment.
Meridian Park Industrial Estate
A 95-hectare industrial estate in the Neerabup Industrial Area, positioned to serve Perth's fast-growing north-west corridor approximately 34km from the CBD. Developed by DevelopmentWA (formerly LandCorp), the estate features sustainable design guidelines, support for Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV4), and easy access to Mitchell Freeway, Neerabup Road, and the Flynn Drive upgrade. Multiple stages have been completed and occupied, with Stages 11 and 12 (delivering 32 additional industrial lots) awarded to contractor Ertech. The estate supports logistics, manufacturing, robotics, and mining services, and includes the adjacent 51-hectare Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.Expected to generate up to 20,000 employment opportunities on full buildout.
Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre
Catalina Plaza is a 14 million AUD neighbourhood retail centre in Catalina Green, Clarkson. The centre is planned as an IGA-anchored 7,177 sqm retail precinct with a 1,400 sqm supermarket, specialty shops, cafes and casual dining, health and wellness uses, a childcare centre, medical centre, veterinary centre and two drive-through food outlets. The development was approved in February 2025 and construction activity has commenced, with earthworks and servicing started in March 2026. Stage 1 building works are expected to start in July 2026, with completion expected in late 2027.
Neerabup - Upgrade Roads and Drainage
The project involves upgrading roads, drainage, lighting, parking, and paths within the existing Neerabup Industrial Estate to ensure the City's assets are well maintained and fit for purpose. Construction commenced in May 2024 and was scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025.
Currambine Community Centre & Library Upgrade
Proposed major refurbishment and expansion of the Currambine Community Centre and Library to deliver enhanced community facilities including upgraded meeting rooms, youth spaces, and library services. The centre, which holds a Green Star Public Building rating, is managed by the City of Joondalup and currently operates as a multi-purpose hireable venue housing the Edge Youth Centre. No active construction or tender activity has been confirmed as of April 2026.
Burns Beach Primary School
New public primary school in Burns Beach, Perth's north. Opened to students K-Year 6 in January 2022, with an education support program commencing in 2023. Facilities include multiple teaching blocks, early childhood area, specialist art/science rooms, library, administration and dental therapy space. Official opening held 3 March 2022.
Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community
Catalina Estate is a large coastal master planned community spanning the suburbs of Clarkson and Mindarie in Perths northern corridor. The project is being delivered in three precincts - Catalina Beach, Catalina Central and Catalina Green - with around 20 percent of the 179 hectare site reserved for public open space including landscaped parks, playgrounds, sports fields, cycle paths and walkways. When complete, Catalina is expected to deliver close to 2,500 new homes for about 6,000 residents, supported by new local amenities such as beach access, community parks and a planned Catalina Plaza neighbourhood centre.
3,081 residents of Burns Beach are employed, from a labour force of 3,117. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 78.9%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,795, about 76% 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch indicate Burns Beach maintains a highly qualified workforce, featuring an unemployment rate of merely 1.2% and estimated year-on-year jobs growth of 4.8%, with construction showing exceptional industry standing. Employed persons numbered 3,081 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 3.0% below the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%. Labor force participation is exceptionally strong at 78.9%, compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census findings recorded 11.6% of workers based at home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction activity is particularly pronounced, engaging workers at 1.4 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, accommodation & food accounts for a smaller share of employment at 4.6%, compared with the 6.8% regional benchmark. Comparison between Census figures for local employment positions and the resident labor force suggests limited on-site commercial employment within the neighborhood itself. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM statistical area releases, the past 12-month period saw equal 4.8% expansions across both total employment and the labor force, maintaining a stable unemployment level. Across Greater Perth over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 2.0% and the labor force increased by 2.5%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking labor demand indications for Burns Beach can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. These five- and ten-year modeling benchmarks have been weighted against the local occupational distribution. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across sectors. Applied to Burns Beach's specific industry distribution, these forecasts indicate potential local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% across ten years (representing an illustrative proportional weighting that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Burns Beach is $3,439 a week (about $179,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,153 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,001 a year against an average of $98,671. 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 taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Burns Beach taxpayers earning a median income of $73,001 alongside an average of $98,671, placing the suburb in the highest national bracket against Greater Perth figures of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $80,980 for median income and $109,456 for average earnings as of March 2026. Individual, family, and household earnings across Burns Beach uniformly sit between the 88th and 99th percentiles nationwide according to Census records.
The primary income bracket comprises 39.8% of individuals taking home $4000+ weekly (1,987 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan pattern where 32.0% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Local economic capacity is underscored by 58.8% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer demand. Housing expenses absorb 14.3% of earnings, while overall income strength places residents in the 98th percentile for disposable funds and the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burns Beach had 1,260 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 66% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,890 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property in Burns Beach at the most recent Census consisted of 98.7% separate houses alongside 1.3% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to Perth metro proportions of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative structures. Fully owned properties accounted for 26.0% of homes, trailing metropolitan levels, while 65.6% were subject to a mortgage and 8.4% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan repayments reached $2,890, substantially higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median rental payments were recorded at $650 per week, well above the $350 reported across Perth metro and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burns Beach counted 1,260 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,546 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 6% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 93.4% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 57.7%, childless couples at 29.9%, and single-parent arrangements at 4.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 6.6%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 6.4% and group households at 0.5%. Average household occupancy stands at 3.2 people, higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.6% of adults in Burns Beach hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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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Tertiary attainment among residents aged 15+ in Burns Beach reaches 32.6%, exceeding the 27.9% WA benchmark and reflecting solid educational attainment. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification at 23.4%, alongside postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is likewise well represented, with 36.5% of the adult cohort holding vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (22.0%). Participation across educational institutions is substantial, with 31.5% of the population actively enrolled in study. This includes 11.3% attending primary school, 10.4% in secondary education, and 5.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Burns Beach reaches 17 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. 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 across Burns Beach is provided by 17 operational bus stops across 2 routes, combining to deliver 442 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 185 meters from their nearest transit point. Commuting patterns reflect an outward journey to work, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 84% of travelers, alongside 12% traveling by rail. Private vehicle ownership stands at 2.1 cars per household, surpassing the wider metropolitan standard. Working from home accounted for 11.6% of residents during the 2021 Census, a measure potentially affected by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules across all local services provide an average of 63 daily journeys, representing roughly 26 departures per week at each individual stop.
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80.5% of residents in Burns Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Assessment of health indicators by AreaSearch reveals strong outcomes throughout Burns Beach across mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence, accompanied by exceptionally low condition rates across age groups. Private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 66% of the population (3,314 people), notably higher than the 59.0% recorded for Greater Perth and the 55.7% national average. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions locally, recorded among 5.8 and 4.5% of residents respectively, while 80.5% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.7% of the community (684 people), below the 15.9% metropolitan benchmark.
Health measures within this older cohort remain exceptionally positive, aligning closely with wider national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.1% of Burns Beach residents were born overseas and 13.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.5%) and Australian (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show Burns Beach has a broader multicultural mix than most local markets, with 53.1% of residents born abroad and 13.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 54.4% of the population compared with 45.0% across Greater Perth. English ancestry represents the leading background in Burns Beach at 36.5%, well above the 28.0% regional standard, followed by Australian ancestry at 16.0% (below the 21.2% regional figure) and Irish ancestry at 8.7%. Distinct concentrations are also observed for other backgrounds, including South Australian heritage at 3.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), alongside Welsh at 1.1% (versus 0.7%) and Polish at 1.1% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burns Beach is 40. 22.3% 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 Burns Beach aligns closely with Greater Perth benchmarks across broad brackets, with the maximum divergence across the four main groups standing at 8.8 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 3 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 9.0% at the Census to an estimated 13.7%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate this senior demographic will drive the majority of local growth, expanding by 513 residents (75%) to reach 1,197, while child and young adult cohorts are projected to reduce in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burns Beach
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 282 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,071 at the 2021 Census → 4,994 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 (SAL50221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.