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Butler (WA) has an estimated 14,712 residents, up from 13,473 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,239 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 2,771 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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Demographic assessment of ABS population revisions across the broader district, alongside newly confirmed addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the suburb of Butler (WA) has an estimated 14,712 residents as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 1,239 people (9.2%) compared to the 13,473 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident base of 14,697 identified by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 28 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resulting density of 2,770 persons per square kilometer, the suburb sits within the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 9.2% rate of expansion since census places the suburb within 0.3 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, indicating resilient expansion fundamentals. External migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Butler (WA) incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline statistics) across each SA2 zone. Where localized coverage is absent or when modeling trajectories beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age-bracket growth metrics sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 inputs). Future demographic trends point to a population trajectory tracking just under the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 modeling forecasting an addition of 1,203 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 8.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Butler (WA) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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According to ABS residential approval statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, residential construction activity in Butler has tracked at roughly 12 new dwelling approvals annually, generating approximately 64 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 14 approvals have been authorized. With an intake averaging 9.2 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 and FY-25), local housing additions trail buyer demand substantially, intensifying market competition and upward value movements; meanwhile, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $336,000, which sits beneath regional benchmarks and provides relatively accessible entry-level stock.
Concurrently, commercial planning permits totaling $14.3 million have been approved during this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. Relative to Greater Perth, residential development volumes across Butler remain exceptionally subdued, sitting 91.0% below regional average per person. This pronounced shortage of ongoing construction tends to reinforce pricing and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Activity levels fall similarly below nationwide metrics, underscoring the established urban footprint of the locality alongside potential planning constraints. The mix of incoming housing comprises 93.0% detached houses alongside 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric and catering to family households prioritizing standalone allotments. Recording approximately 912 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape demonstrates characteristics of a highly established urban market. Demographic projections anticipate Butler expanding by 1,188 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling delivery maintain its subdued pace, residential supply could fall short of incoming demographic requirements, reinforcing competition for available stock and underpinning property valuations.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Butler (WA), worth an estimated $951 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.6 billion. 30 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Community outcomes and market performance are heavily guided by urban planning, major infrastructure delivery, and regional works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 separate initiatives positioned to influence the immediate district, highlighted by key undertakings such as the Butler Central Shopping Centre, Brighton Estate Master Planned Community, Butler District Planning Scheme Amendment No. 212, and the Connolly Drive Medical Centre.
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Butler District Planning Scheme Amendment No. 212
Planning scheme amendment to District Planning Scheme No. 2 initiated by the City of Wanneroo, facilitating urban zoning and structure planning for residential and commercial development across Butler and Ridgewood in Perth's northern corridor.
Brighton Estate Master Planned Community
Brighton Estate, developed by Satterley Property Group, is a master-planned community in Butler, WA. Recognized as Australia's first 6-star Green Star BeachSAFE community, it won the Urban Development Institute of Australia's Award for Master Planned Development in 2013. The estate comprises four sub-divisional estates: The Dunes, The Green, Seahaven, and Junctions North, with extensive investment in landscaping, parks, playgrounds, and community infrastructure.
Butler Boulevard Medical Centre
Butler Boulevard Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary healthcare facility in Western Australia. It provides a wide range of services including general practice, minor surgery, chronic disease management, and onsite pathology. The centre features wheelchair-accessible facilities and is situated within the Butler Boulevard activity corridor to serve the growing northern corridor of Perth.
Connolly Drive Medical Centre
Connolly Drive Medical Centre is an established, AGPAL-accredited medical facility providing comprehensive primary healthcare services in Butler. The purpose-built centre features a state-of-the-art facility offering general practice, on-site pathology collection, clinical psychology, and audiology services. The practice is designed with a focus on accessibility, including dedicated disabled parking and wheelchair-friendly corridors and clinic rooms.
Butler Village Medical Centre
Butler Village Medical Centre is a modern, purpose-built family medicine practice providing comprehensive healthcare services to Butler, Alkimos, and Yanchep. The facility offers general practice, onsite pathology, dental services through Butler Village Family Dental, and chronic disease management. It operates as a private billing practice with modern diagnostic technology and is located opposite the Cornerstone Ale House.
Butler Central Shopping Centre
Butler Central is a $70 million shopping centre developed by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) and constructed by BGC Construction. Located at the corner of Exmouth Drive and Butler Boulevard, near Butler train station, it features over 27 stores, including Woolworths, Best & Less, Dan Murphy's, and various specialty retail and dining options, with over 450 parking spaces.
Kingsbridge District Open Space
Kingsbridge District Open Space is a public recreational area in Butler, featuring multiple sporting fields, playgrounds, walking paths, and community facilities. It serves as a key recreational hub for the local community, offering spaces for sports, leisure, and social activities.
Butler Homemaker Centre
Large format retail centre adjacent to Butler Central and Butler Train Station, anchored by The Good Guys, Beacon Lighting, Goodlife Health Clubs, Adairs, Autobarn and other national retailers. Developed by Axiom Properties and acquired by Lester Group in December 2021; practical completion achieved May 2023 with trading commencing progressively from mid 2022.
7,969 residents of Butler (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 8,687. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,883, about 81% 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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Butler supports a diverse local workforce spanning professional and vocational roles, underpinned by strong representation in industrial and production trades, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and an estimated 2.2% annual increase in employment according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,969 individuals, while the jobless rate sits 4.1% above Greater Perth's level of 4.2%, suggesting scope for labor market tightening. Meanwhile, labor force participation tracks solidly at 73.8% relative to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show that a modest 6.6% of workers operated from home, an outcome that should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, retail sector participation is prominent, registering at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 4.7% employment share compared to 8.2% across the wider region. Reflecting its predominantly suburban residential nature, local commercial activity generates comparatively limited resident job opportunities, as demonstrated by the variance between workplace location counts and resident workforce figures in Census records. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.2% while the total workforce grew by 3.7%, driving a 1.3 percentage points increase in unemployment. Across Greater Perth over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 2.0%, the labor pool grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking industry demand can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five and ten-year structural models have been weighted against the local occupational profile. Nationally, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When mapped onto the local industrial base, employment for local residents is projected to expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Butler (WA) is $1,710 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,424 a year against an average of $75,872. 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 for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate taxpayers in the suburb of Butler recorded a median earnings level of $60,424 and an average income of $75,872. These figures exceed national medians and compare with benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Applying the 10.93% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $67,028 for median earnings and $84,165 on average as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, combined household, family, and individual earnings placed in a mid-tier band, spanning the 46th and 47th percentiles.
A substantial 36.9% of local residents (comprising 5,428 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 32.0% share observed across the surrounding region. Housing costs exert notable pressure on local finances, leaving residents with 80.8% of income remaining, placing the area at the 45th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Butler (WA) had 4,659 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Butler consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Fully owned homes accounted for 12.6% of properties, trailing the metropolitan rate, while the remainder of residences were under a mortgage (52.2%) or tenanted (35.2%). Typical housing outgoings were lower than metropolitan benchmarks, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,733 and median weekly rent at $340, compared to $1,907 and $350 in Perth metro.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage commitments sit beneath the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the broader benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Butler (WA) counted 4,659 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,087 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 21% 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 75.9% of households in the suburb, consisting of couples with children (37.1%), couples without children (19.9%), and single parent families (17.9%). The remaining 24.1% of private residences comprise non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (21.4%) along with group households (2.6%). With a median household size of 2.8 people, occupancy exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Butler (WA) hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,393 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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 educational attainment in the community remains modest, with 16.4% holding university degrees against the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting potential scope for workforce upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent 11.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 41.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas held by 11.4% and certificates by 30.2%. Community educational engagement is extensive, with 34.1% of residents actively enrolled in study programs. This cohort comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 10.3% undertaking secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Butler (WA) reaches 64 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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The local transit network within Butler encompasses 64 operating transport stops spanning coordinated bus and rail services. Across these facilities, 10 transit routes operate to provide 2,892 weekly passenger departures. Transport accessibility is outstanding, with households situated an average distance of 199 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuter movements are predominantly outbound given the area's residential role, with private vehicle travel accounting for 77% of trips and train transit representing 14%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the wider metropolitan norm. In addition, 6.6% of residents performed their jobs from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era workplace settings.
Across the entire network, transport services operate at a frequency of 413 trips per day, delivering roughly 45 weekly departures per individual stop.
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72.6% of residents in Butler (WA) report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns show that overall health metrics in Butler sit below broader norms, with common conditions showing slightly higher prevalence across both younger and older cohorts, while private hospital and medical insurance coverage is widespread at roughly 57% of all residents (~8,432 people). Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most widespread chronic medical diagnoses locally, reported by 8.1% and 9.6% of the population respectively, while 72.6% of residents indicated experiencing no diagnosed health conditions, comparing with 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Health outcomes across the working-age demographic track near typical levels.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 10.3% of the community (1,515 people), which is lower than the 15.9% share recorded across Greater Perth, with national percentiles generally mirroring broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.1% of Butler (WA) residents were born overseas and 15.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (19.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Butler is pronounced relative to most comparable areas, with 45.1% of the resident base having been born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 43.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct presence, accounting for 0.1% of the local population against 0.3% across Greater Perth. Examining parentage and ancestry backgrounds, the leading three lineages reported across Butler are English (34.6%, exceeding the 28.0% recorded across the wider region), Australian (19.7%), and Other (9.9%).
Other cultural heritages with distinct local representations include South Australian at 1.9% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 2.7% (compared to 0.9%), and Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Butler (WA) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic patterns across the suburb of Butler (WA) reflect a well-established family-oriented demographic. AreaSearch August 2026 data shows that children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 36.4% of the population, compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Perth, whereas senior residents aged 65+ account for 10.3% against a wider regional share of 15.9%. The median age is estimated at 32 as of August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that same Census, while the national figure stood at 38.
By broad cohort, children and young adults have moderated from 39.3% at the Census to an estimated 36.4%. Demographic modeling indicates the retiree and elderly bracket will experience the largest expansion through to 2041, increasing by 743 residents (49%) to reach 2,258, while younger age bands are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Butler (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 | Aug 2026 last month all 16 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,473 at the 2021 Census → 14,712 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 (SAL50229). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.