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Cable Beach has an estimated 6,524 residents, up from 5,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 794 people, or 13.9%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 232 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 699 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 Cable Beach has a population evaluated at approximately 6,524, according to broader regional ABS population updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch. In comparison with the 2021 Census tally of 5,730 people, this represents an addition of 794 people (13.9%). This estimate incorporates an ERP resident count of 6,513 from the June 2025 ABS release along with 232 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Across the suburb of Cable Beach, population density sits at 698 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded in AreaSearch assessments.
Outperforming both the Rest of WA and the nationwide benchmark of 9.5%, the area's 13.9% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional standout for growth. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, generating around 52.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline year, with age cohort trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilizing 2022 data) utilized for non-covered locations and post-2032 modeling. Projected demographic patterns suggest overall expansion will track slightly under the median for non-metropolitan locations, with the suburb of Cable Beach anticipated to gain 729 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which equals an overall rise of 11.0% across the 16 years.
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66 new dwellings have been approved in Cable Beach over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% 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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ABS building approvals collated by AreaSearch show that Cable Beach logged an average of approximately 13 new residential approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 66 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 36 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 5.2 people per year arrived locally for every home constructed, causing demand to vastly outstrip dwelling creation, elevating buyer competition, and exerting upward pressure on real estate pricing, alongside an average expected construction cost of $451,000 per new residence. Furthermore, non-residential development shows moderate momentum, with $24.6 million in commercial approvals recorded during the current financial year.
Per-capita construction volumes in Cable Beach mirror the Rest of WA, maintaining steady alignment with regional conditions despite recent acceleration in building work. Activity remains below nationwide levels, indicating market maturity alongside possible development bottlenecks. Detached houses constitute 85.0% of recent building activity while townhouses or apartments make up 15.0%, preserving low-density neighborhood character and catering to purchasers seeking space. Recording roughly 188 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding growth market. Projections indicate that Cable Beach will add 718 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Although residential construction currently tracks projected growth rates, incoming population gains may lead to heightened competition among prospective buyers.
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 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, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and public works programs play a pivotal role in shaping local performance, with AreaSearch identifying 15 significant projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings include the Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment, Broome Boating Facility, Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, and Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment, with key initiatives itemized 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.
3,698 residents of Cable Beach are employed, from a labour force of 3,820. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 74.7%. 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 5,553, 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 features a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation across essential service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and a projected employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, 3,698 individuals were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 0.3% lower than Regional WA's 3.5%, while workforce participation reached 74.7%, significantly exceeding the 65.4% observed in Regional WA. Census data indicate that only 5.3% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside accommodation & food. Representation within health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.6 times regional levels. Conversely, the mining sector accounts for a modest 2.9% of workers relative to 11.7% regionally. Comparisons between resident workers and local jobs recorded in Census counts suggest a relatively constrained volume of internal employment opportunities. AreaSearch combined SALM and ABS information from larger statistical zones to show that from the start of the year up to March 2026, jobs rose by 3.4 percent and the labour force grew by 3.3 percent, resulting in little change to unemployment. In contrast, Regional WA experienced a 0.1 percent decline in employment, a 0.3 percent rise in the labour force, and an increase of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. The Jobs and Skills Australia national employment forecasts published for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand in Cable Beach. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to Cable Beach's existing employment composition, local jobs are anticipated to rise by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.8 percent over ten years. This calculation uses a straightforward weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local 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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ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Cable Beach ahead of the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Cable Beach recorded a median income of $62,008 and an average income of $72,875, whereas Regional WA registered $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Incorporating 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $68,785 for the median and $80,840 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 76th and 89th percentiles nationally.
The largest segment of taxpayers falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, capturing 33.9% of residents (2,211 people), closely matching the regional share of 31.1%. Financial strength is underlined by 32.6% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, driving healthy retail expenditure. Accommodation costs account for 15.4% of total income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 77th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 6th decile.
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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Census records indicate that separate houses formed 78.2% of the dwelling supply in Cable Beach, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other properties comprised 21.9%, compared against 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright ownership sat at 19.0%, trailing the wider Regional WA level, with 28.3% of homes mortgaged and 52.6% rented. Typical housing expenses showed a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167 and a median weekly rent of $371, in contrast to $1,560 and $265 across Regional WA. In the national context, mortgage costs in Cable Beach substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain beneath the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cable Beach counted 1,794 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,043 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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Families make up 71.2% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 29.2%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent households at 14.0%. The remaining 28.8% comprises non-family living arrangements, which divide into lone person households at 23.8% and group households at 5.0%. With an average of 2.7 people, local household sizes exceed the Regional WA benchmark 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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Higher education qualifications among Cable Beach residents aged 15+ reach 30.2%, substantially exceeding both the Rest of WA at 17.6% and the wider SA4 region at 20.5%. This educational profile provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 19.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 39.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 27.9%. Active learning participation is strong, with 36.2% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This total includes 15.2% attending primary school, 10.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.8% completing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Cable Beach reaches 14 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Cable Beach comprises 14 bus stops. These facilities are connected by 1 bus routes that provide 134 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility remains limited, with the typical distance from a residence to a transit point measuring 737 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, most commuting travels outward, led by private vehicles at 86%, while 6% of commuters walk and 3% commute by bicycle. Motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, while 5.3% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, timetables deliver an average of 19 daily trips, which translates to roughly 9 weekly services at 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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch for Cable Beach show positive conditions, with mortality statistics and illness prevalence tracking close to national averages across older and younger demographics alike. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 56% of residents (~3,661 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, impacting 5.5% and 5.8% of the population, while 79.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age cohorts display strong general health with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 7.5% of the community (489 people), well below the 19.1% share found across Regional WA, with local seniors achieving health ratings that outpace national benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity in Cable Beach aligns broadly with regional patterns, with citizens making up 80.3% of the community, Australian-born individuals comprising 81.7%, and 87.1% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.6% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional norms is Buddhism, which accounts for 1.3% of residents compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. Ancestry distributions reveal Australian as the primary heritage at 24.6%, followed by English at 23.6% (below the regional figure of 31.3%) and Australian Aboriginal at 16.7% (well above the wider region's 6.1%).
Other cultural backgrounds show notable differences against regional baselines, including Filipino at 1.6% (vs 1.2%), French at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Spanish at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).
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. 31.2% 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 suburb of Cable Beach features a demographic heavily weighted toward family-forming cohorts. According to August 2026 estimates by AreaSearch, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 36.0% of the local population versus 26.6% across Regional WA, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 7.5% compared to 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 33, down from 34 at the 2021 Census, standing 7 years younger than the Regional WA Census median of 40 and beneath the nationwide Census median of 38. Young to middle aged adults expanded from 32.7% at the Census to an estimated 36.0%, and this cohort is projected to see the largest increase to 2041, growing by 579 residents (25%) to 2,928, whereas older demographics are projected to decline.
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 Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 232 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,730 at the 2021 Census → 6,524 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 (SAL50231). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.