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Cable Beach has an estimated 6,547 residents, up from 5,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 817 people, or 14.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 215 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 701 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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Drawing on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Cable Beach has a projected residency of 6,547 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 817 individuals (14.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,730 residents. This shift is calculated from a baseline residency of 6,542, computed by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 215 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting residency level translates to a density of 701 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical metrics observed across AreaSearch database locations.
The 14.3% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Cable Beach since the 2021 Census outpaced the national metric (9.3%) as well as the Rest of WA, placing the locality among the regional leaders for growth. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of the overall population gains during the recent timeframe. AreaSearch incorporates SA2-specific projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For localities lacking these specific projections, and to model trends beyond 2032, growth metrics categorized by age brackets from the 2023 ABS Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 statistics) are applied. Anticipated demographic trends point to population expansion exceeding the national non-metropolitan median, with SA2-level modeling suggesting the suburb of Cable Beach will add 803 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 12.2% over the 16 years.
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85 new dwellings have been approved in Cable Beach over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records scaled to this locality indicate that Cable Beach averages approximately 17 residential approvals annually, culminating in 85 new dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in the course of FY-26, approvals stand at 33. With an average of 6.2 additional inhabitants per completed dwelling registered between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outstrip construction volume, a pattern that typically prompts price escalation and heightened buyer rivalry, while constructed dwellings present an average value of $501,000, pointing to developer focus on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $24.6 million have been logged in the current financial year, indicating a steady rate of non-residential building activity. Relative to Rest of WA, the rate of building approvals per capita in Cable Beach is comparable, indicating a supply-demand equilibrium consistent with the broader state. This volume remains below the national average, signifying a mature market that may face structural growth limits. Approved construction consists of 95.0% freestanding houses and 5.0% semi-detached or multi-unit options, preserving the low-density profile of the area with a focus on separate dwellings designed for buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing freestanding houses at a higher rate than the baseline mix recorded during the Census (78.0%), demonstrating sustained demand for detached family housing despite density considerations. The ratio of 392 residents for every single dwelling approval underscores the calm, low-intensity pace of local building activity. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Cable Beach will grow by 798 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly projections by AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping reasonable pace with this anticipated growth, though home buyers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cable Beach, worth an estimated $470 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, education & training and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major construction, and planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects with the potential to affect the local area. Significant works include the Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment, the Broome Boating Facility, and the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, with the most relevant initiatives listed in detail below.
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Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
A comprehensive urban renewal and foreshore redevelopment of the iconic Cable Beach. Stage 1 completed in 2025. Stage 2, currently under construction and expected to be completed by mid to late 2026, features a community plaza, water splash park, all-abilities playground, redesigned amphitheatre for events, and crucial coastal protection works.
Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) into a modern health, sport, and recreation hub. The project includes a new gym, an indoor playground, an upgraded creche, gender-neutral change rooms, a multi-purpose room, an additional squash court, an upgraded cafe, and new administration offices.
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
Multi-stage Shire of Broome redevelopment of Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore into a world-class coastal destination. Stage 1 is complete and open. Stage 2 commenced on 3 June 2025 and is underway until mid to late 2026, delivering a community plaza, splash park, inclusive playground, expanded amphitheatre and event spaces, new promenade and viewing areas, improved beach access, public amenities, commercial spaces, cultural interpretation, landscaping, and coastal protection works.
Broome Boating Facility
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is progressing a proposed safe boating facility at the existing Entrance Point boat ramp site in Broome. The concept includes a four-lane boat ramp, two floating jetties, two groynes, a detached offshore breakwater, adjacent public amenity infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, restrooms, shade shelters, artwork and interpretive signage, plus parking for about 160 trailer bays and about 80 single car bays. The original 2021 EPA referral has been withdrawn because of elapsed time and design changes, but the project remains active.DTMI is refining the concept with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to reduce environmental, cultural and heritage impacts before seeking updated approvals. A business case has been completed and the project remains subject to full funding, detailed design and environmental approvals before construction can commence.
Broome Turf Club Upgrades
WA Government funded upgrades to the Broome Turf Club under the $25.2 million Royalties for Regions Racing Fund. The project includes upgrades to stables, jockey accommodation and key racing infrastructure to support the long-term future of racing in the Kimberley. The program is managed by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety and delivered by Racing and Wagering Western Australia in consultation with Broome Turf Club.
Cable Beach Road East Intersection Improvements
Installation of modified intersection arrangements on Cable Beach Road East to reduce conflicting vehicle movements, improve pedestrian flow and safety, address existing pavement issues, and upgrade lighting. The project is being managed by the Shire of Broome and is funded partly through the Roads to Recovery Program.
Sanctuary Road Caravan Park, Key Worker And Over 55S Village
The project features 286 tourist caravan sites, camping spots, cabins, park homes for key workers, and those aged over 55. Amenities include amphitheatre, pool, tennis court, and more for all residents.
Kimberley Marine Support Base
Development of a modern marine logistics facility with a floating wharf connected to a fixed causeway, designed for 24/7 tide-independent operations at the Port of Broome. The facility is expected to service industries including agriculture, general cargo, tourism (cruise ships), and roll-on roll-off cargo, supporting over 500 permanent jobs in Broome and more than 1,500 state-wide. The facility was officially launched on September 12, 2025.
3,734 residents of Cable Beach are employed, from a labour force of 3,856. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 75.0%. 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 5,562, about 85% 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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Cable Beach boasts a highly skilled labor pool where essential service industries are prominently featured, with an unemployment rate of just 3.2% and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the previous year according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of March 2026, 3,734 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 0.3% lower than the 3.5% rate recorded for Regional WA. Workforce participation in Cable Beach reaches 75.0%, which is significantly higher than the 65.6% participation rate seen in Regional WA. Census survey results indicate that only 5.3% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Resident jobs are heavily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside accommodation & food services. The local labor market is notably specialized in health care & social assistance, showing a employment concentration 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, resource extraction is underrepresented, employing just 2.9% of local workers compared to 11.7% in Regional WA. Local employment capacity appears limited, as shown by the relationship between the self-contained working population and total resident workers at the Census. Aggregated data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and AreaSearch indicate that employment rose by 3.7% and the labour force grew by 3.6% during the year to March 2026, resulting in a relatively stable unemployment rate. This trend contrasts with Regional WA, where employment declined by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Cable Beach. These projections, which span five and ten year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, these growth rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Cable Beach's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Cable Beach is $2,181 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,166 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,008 a year against an average of $72,875. 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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AreaSearch's most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Cable Beach experiences income levels exceeding the national mean, with a median value of $62,008 and an average value of $72,875. These figures differ from those recorded for Regional WA, which report a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392. When adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, projected estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $68,785 for the median and $80,840 for the average. Data from Census 2021 positions household, family and personal incomes in Cable Beach at high national levels, falling between the 76th and 89th percentiles.
In terms of income distribution, the biggest group accounts for 33.9% of residents, comprising 2,219 individuals who earn between $1,500 and 2,999 weekly, a proportion that mirrors the 31.1% observed in the wider region. The area exhibits notable wealth, as 32.6% of earners make more than $3,000 each week, thereby sustaining high-end retail and service sectors. Housing expenses absorb 15.4% of total income, yet robust earnings keep disposable income at the 77th percentile and place the locality in the 6th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cable Beach had 1,794 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 3% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $371 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 options in the area at the time of the last Census consisted of 78.2% standalone houses and 21.9% alternative housing types (including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings), compared to Regional WA where standalone houses made up 88.5% and alternative styles accounted for 11.6%. Home ownership rates lagged the wider region at 19.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased via a mortgage (28.3%) or occupied by tenants (52.6%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were higher than the regional average at $2,167, and median weekly rent was recorded at $371, compared to Regional WA averages of $1,560 and $265.
Nationally, mortgage outlays are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while tenant rental rates remain below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cable Beach counted 1,794 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,050 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the main living arrangement at 71.2% of homes, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8%, with single-person households at 23.8% and group share houses making up 5.0%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.2% of adults in Cable Beach hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 311 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 858 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 accomplishments in the local population are high, with 30.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 17.6% in Rest of WA and 20.5% in the broader SA4 region. This education profile positions the local workforce well for professional roles. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest category at 19.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 27.9%.
Participation in study is high, with 36.2% of the local population enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 15.2% in primary schooling, 10.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Cable Beach reaches 13 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 740 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area include 13 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 route, which together provide 134 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as limited, with typical resident distances to the nearest stop averaging 740 meters. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb for work. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 86%, while 6% of residents walk and 3% ride bicycles. Households average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 5.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Services average 19 trips daily across the transport network, which is equivalent to approximately 10 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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79.6% of residents in Cable Beach report no long-term health condition. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Local health profiles show favorable conditions, with AreaSearch research on mortality and illness rates indicating results that match national averages. Typical health issues occur at standard rates across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population, which equals roughly 3,674 individuals. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.5% of the population, respectively, while 79.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% across Regional WA.
Inhabitants of working age show low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 6.7% of the local population (representing 438 individuals), which is below the regional average of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area register strong health metrics, outperforming national averages for their cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cable Beach is largely Australian-born, at 81.7% of residents, with 12.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.6%) and English (23.6%). 16.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area shows similar cultural diversity markers to the broader region, with citizens making up 80.3% of the population, 81.7% born within Australia, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 41.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.3% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. Regarding family heritage (parental birthplace), the three largest groups are Australian at 24.6%, English at 23.6% (which is lower than the regional average of 31.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 16.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 6.1%).
Other differences in ethnic representation include French heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Filipino heritage at 1.6% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cable Beach is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.6% 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 median age of 33 years is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 (5.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 17.4% to 19.3%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 15.3% to 17.2%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.3% to 14.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 12.8%.
Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 32%, adding 402 residents to reach 1,666, while the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 brackets are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cable Beach
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 215 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,730 at the 2021 Census → 6,547 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 May 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 (SAL50231). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.