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Cannington has an estimated 9,724 residents, up from 6,875 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,849 people, or 41.4%. Growth has averaged 6.4% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 241 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 2,419 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside address validation records post-Census, the suburb of Cannington is estimated to reach approximately 9,724 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 6,875 people, this represents an expansion of 2,849 people (41.4%). This demographic change stems from an estimated resident count of 9,574 identified in the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 241 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Cannington records a population density of 2,418 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the broader SA3 territory and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Cannington's 41.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions it among the region's fastest-growing locations. Overseas migration served as the core catalyst for this growth, generating roughly 76.0% of the overall population gains over recent intervals. SA2-level demographic projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (utilising 2022 as a base year) are incorporated into AreaSearch modeling. Where SA2 projections are unavailable, as well as for all area modeling past 2032, age-cohort growth rates sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 baseline) are applied. In line with these demographic trajectories, the suburb of Cannington is projected to track above the national median for statistical areas, expanding by 1,896 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts, which constitutes a cumulative rise of 18.0% across the 16 years.
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287 new dwellings have been approved in Cannington over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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Aggregated ABS residential approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that Cannington registers approximately 57 new residential approvals each year, totaling roughly 287 approved dwellings across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 75 lodged during FY-25 to date. Over those same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 9.8 people arrived locally for each home constructed, causing demand to vastly outpace new supply, exerting upward price pressure and intensifying buyer competition while newly built stock averaged an estimated construction cost of $474,000. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $9.2 million this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential focus.
Residential building momentum in Cannington tracks moderately ahead of Greater Perth, exceeding the regional per-capita baseline by 49.0% over the 5 year period, offering buyer options while underpinning existing real estate values. Standalone houses account for 79.0% of recent approvals compared to 21.0% for medium and high-density developments, reinforcing the traditional suburban landscape tailored to families desiring larger allotments. This construction pattern reflects a stronger preference for standalone dwellings than current baseline stock (46.0% at Census), illustrating sustained demand for detached housing amid urban densification. Recording approximately 113 people per dwelling approval, Cannington exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding growth hub. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, forward projections anticipate Cannington will accommodate an additional 1,746 residents by 2041. Although current building pipelines are tracking reasonably alongside anticipated population gains, incoming buyers are likely to encounter heightened competition as the community expands.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cannington, worth an estimated $3.63 billion. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.79 billion. 7 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital investments, major urban redevelopments, and strategic town planning exert a significant influence on the trajectory of any community. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 separate development projects expected to influence the surrounding locality. Notable works among these include Aura Cannington, Wharf Street Mixed-Use Development, Cannington Station Precinct - Affordable Housing (METRONET TOD), and Canning City Centre Activity Centre Plan - Private Residential Precincts, with the key initiatives outlined below.
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Aura Cannington
14 storey residential tower in the Canning City Centre activity corridor delivering 189 apartments above ground floor commercial space at 1250 Albany Highway, within walking distance of Cannington Station and Westfield Carousel. Developed by Match as part of the broader regeneration of Canning City Centre.
Canning City Centre Activity Centre Plan - Private Residential Precincts
Long-term redevelopment of the Canning City Centre in Cannington under the Canning City Centre Activity Centre Plan (LP.08), approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission in 2017 and amended in 2021. The plan accommodates up to 10,000 medium to high-density dwellings for approximately 25,000 new residents, focused around Cannington Station and Westfield Carousel. Underpinned by the City of Canning's 4-phase, $76 million Regeneration Program, significant public realm works are complete or underway including Cecil Avenue East and West, the Lake Street Urban Stream, the Lake Street Extension and the Wharf Street Basin Smart Park.Individual sites are progressively advancing through development applications; in late 2025, DevelopmentWA lodged a WAPC application for a 100-apartment social and affordable housing building at 70 Cecil Avenue. Economic benefits are estimated at up to $2.2 billion in gross value over 20 to 30 years.
Albany Highway Safety Upgrades Cannington
Two-stage safety and traffic-flow upgrade along Albany Highway near Westfield Carousel. Stage 1 (Station Street median closure and lighting relocation) was delivered Sep-Oct 2024. Stage 2 (after METRONET Armadale Level Crossing Removal completes) will lengthen turn pockets into Nicholson Road and Liege Street to increase capacity and reduce crash risk.
Cannington Central - Canning City Centre TOD Precinct
Large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use urban renewal precinct centred on the new elevated Cannington Station and surrounding land in the Canning City Centre. The broader precinct vision under the Canning City Centre Activity Centre Plan targets around 10,000 new dwellings for 25,000 residents, with high and medium density residential, retail, commercial and community uses forming Perth's southern CBD. The new elevated Cannington Station and 16-stand bus interchange were completed in mid-2025 as part of the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.DevelopmentWA is delivering a first residential development stage comprising 100 social and affordable apartments (6 storeys) at 70 Cecil Avenue, opposite the new station, with construction expected mid-2026. The broader 1,500-dwelling precinct mixed-use vision, including integrated retail, commercial and public realm improvements, remains in the planning and staged delivery phase under the $76 million Canning City Centre Regeneration Program.
Wharf Street Mixed-Use Development
High-density mixed-use development by Cedar Woods at 1357-1369 Albany Highway, Cannington, comprising approximately 398 apartments above ground-floor food and beverage and commercial tenancies. Located directly opposite Westfield Carousel, the project aligns with the City of Canning's 10-year, $76 million Canning City Centre regeneration program, which targets the area as Perth's Southern CBD. The site sits within walking distance of Cannington train station and benefits from recent public realm improvements including the Cecil Avenue smart streets and Wharf Street Basin park.
Cannington Station Precinct - Affordable Housing (METRONET TOD)
A six-storey residential building comprising 100 apartments (80 affordable and 20 social homes) on a 1.217-hectare site approximately 200m from the new elevated Cannington Train Station. Developed by DevelopmentWA and to be constructed by EMCO Building under a $443 million State-Federal affordable housing partnership. The build-to-rent development will be managed by a Community Housing Provider on completion. Construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with a build time of 16-30 months. The adjacent new Cannington Station (elevated, with 16 bus stands and 290 parking bays) opened as part of the METRONET Armadale Line Transformation in October 2025.
Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the Canning River, delivered by the City of Canning as a major community recreation and environmental upgrade. Earlier stages delivered the weir and bridge upgrade, shelters, pathways, barbeques, the pump track, sewer works, and the completed Stage 4 dog exercise area and wetland buffer expansion with new fencing, amenities and more than 21000 native plants. The current Stage 5 district-level play space has completed detailed design and procurement, has funding support from Lotterywest, and is expected to commence construction in January 2026 and open by mid 2026.The play space includes junior and older-child play areas, water and sensory play, picnic and BBQ facilities, landscaping, accessible pathways, inclusive equipment and cultural interpretation developed with Whadjuk Noongar Traditional Owners and local Indigenous artists.
Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin
Research-led digital twin project at Curtin University's Bentley campus supporting the Pathways to Net Zero Precincts program. The project is piloting an integrated digital twin platform using real-time building sensor data to improve space utilisation, operational energy efficiency, Consumer Energy Resource integration, and precinct-scale decarbonisation. During 2025-2026 the project progressed from initial platform development into active pilot operation with preliminary findings being applied to future campus renewal and sustainability planning.
5,823 residents of Cannington are employed, from a labour force of 6,074. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 74.4%. 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, 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 13,084, about 135% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Cannington features a well-educated labor pool with strong representation across the tourism and hospitality sectors, maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.1% alongside an estimated 4.7% annual employment expansion according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, working residents numbered 5,823, with unemployment tracking closely with Greater Perth's 4.2% and labor force participation remaining sound at 74.4% against 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records indicated that a modest 3.7% of the local workforce operated from home, though broader COVID-19 restriction measures during that period must be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Local specialization is especially pronounced in accommodation & food, where local workforce concentration is 2.1 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, education & training accounts for only 5.5% of jobs locally versus 9.2% across the wider region. Hosting 1.3 workers for every resident as at the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, providing more positions than resident workers and drawing commuters from adjacent suburbs. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM records across the 12 months to March 2026 shows local job numbers grew by 4.7% alongside a 4.8% expansion in the total labor force, keeping unemployment stable. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labor force grow by 2.5%, with unemployment increasing by 0.4 percentage points. Prospective local labor demand can be further contextualized by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific trajectories across Cannington's current workforce structure suggests local employment could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (noting this weighting extrapolation is presented for indicative purposes and excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Cannington is $1,558 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $781 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,106 a year against an average of $59,710. 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 data for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Cannington track below the national benchmark. The median taxable income in the suburb of Cannington sits at $51,106 while the average is $59,710, compared with Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current earnings estimates stand at approximately $56,692 (median) and $66,236 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household incomes in Cannington placed modestly between the 38th and 45th percentiles.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 36.8% of residents (3,578 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching broader regional distributions where 32.0% occupy this tier. Local housing affordability is constrained, with 81.8% of income remaining uncommitted (placing it at the 37th percentile), while the area's SEIFA income score sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cannington had 2,577 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 17% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,512 a month. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing distribution in Cannington consisted of 46.4% separate houses and 53.6% attached or multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other categories), contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Cannington trailed Perth metro at 18.8%, with 22.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 58.7% occupied under rental agreements. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,512 were considerably lower than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while median weekly rent matched the wider metro rate at $350.
Relative to Australia-wide metrics, Cannington's mortgage commitments sit well beneath the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the broader Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cannington counted 2,577 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,645 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 63.0% of all households, consisting of 25.9% couples without children, 25.8% couples with children, and 7.8% single parent families. The remaining 37.0% is made up of non-family households, with single-person residences representing 27.3% and group households comprising 9.8%. The local median household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Perth figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Cannington hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,388 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 980 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Cannington substantially exceeds state and regional levels, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region, equipping the local community well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 26.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 12.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education also features heavily, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 15.9% with certificates and 13.8% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 34.3% of the resident population actively participating in education.
This proportion includes 11.3% attending higher education institutions, 6.5% enrolled in primary education, and 4.2% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Cannington reaches 40 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit analysis shows Cannington contains 40 operational public transport stops across its bus network. A network of 22 individual routes serves these stops, generating 5,629 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility across the area is rated as good, with residents located a typical distance of 249 meters from the nearest stop. Given its predominantly residential setting, outward commuting is standard: private motor vehicles account for 74% of commutes, followed by 11% by train and 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard, while 3.7% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances).
Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 804 trips per day, which translates to roughly 140 weekly trips per individual stop.
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82.8% of residents in Cannington report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 illness indicators indicate above-average overall health metrics in Cannington, where condition rates remain subdued among general residents and align closer with national standards among older cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained at approximately 51% of the population (~4,950 people) versus 59.0% across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most prevalent diagnosed health issues locally, recorded at 5.5 and 4.2% of the population respectively, while 82.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% for Greater Perth.
Individuals aged 65 and over account for 9.3% of the population (904 people), tracking under the 15.9% proportion across Greater Perth. While health measures among senior citizens remain above average, their relative standing nationwide is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
66.5% of Cannington residents were born overseas and 64.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (14.3%) and English (13.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cannington ranks among Australia's most culturally diverse communities, with 66.5% of residents born abroad and 64.6% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 32.1% of the local population. The most prominent divergence from broader patterns appears in the Other religious category, which represents 12.0% of local residents compared to just 1.4% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding parental birthplace and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Cannington are Other at 31.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%), Chinese at 14.3% (well above the wider 4.0% regional share), and English at 13.6% (noticeably lower than the Greater Perth baseline of 28.0%).
Further distinct demographic variances appear across other cultural heritages, including Indian ancestry at 9.8% (versus 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 4.0% (compared to 1.4%), and Korean at 1.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cannington is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 45.6% 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 demographic profile of Cannington is younger than that of Greater Perth overall. Based on AreaSearch August 2026 estimates, young and middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 47.1% of the community compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 14.4% locally against a 22.6% regional benchmark. The median age is estimated at 30 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, which sat 7 years beneath the Greater Perth median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census.
The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among youth and young adults (0 - 24), who decreased from 30.3% to an estimated 29.3% of the population. By 2041, retirees and seniors (65+) are projected to experience the largest numerical increase, growing by 568 (63%) to 1,472.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cannington
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 241 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,875 at the 2021 Census → 9,724 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 (SAL50246). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.