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Carey Park has an estimated 5,682 residents, up from 5,155 at the 2021 Census — a change of 527 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 1,396 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 population of the suburb of Carey Park is estimated to stand at approximately 5,682, drawn from AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated address counts. This represents an expansion of 527 individuals (10.2%) above the 5,155 residents documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident population base of 5,671 identified through the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 11 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Overall density reaches 1,396 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark determined by AreaSearch.
Surpassing the 9.5% national benchmark, the 10.2% growth rate achieved by the suburb of Carey Park highlights it as an outperforming locality regionally. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.0% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Carey Park incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, supplemented by cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 figures) for periods after 2032 or unlisted SA2 zones. Demographically, the suburb of Carey Park is anticipated to exceed the national non-metropolitan median, with combined SA2 forecasts pointing to an expansion of 940 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall gain of 16.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Carey Park over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Carey Park have averaged around 8 properties annually, culminating in roughly 43 approved dwellings according to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS data. The FY-25 period to date accounts for 20 approvals. Because 7.8 incoming residents arrived per newly constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand has substantially outpaced incoming residential stock, placing upward pressure on property values and intensifying buyer interest; concurrently, average construction costs sit at $307,000, undershooting regional benchmarks to deliver relatively economical housing opportunities. Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains subdued, registering $79,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Residential building volumes in Carey Park fall considerably short of wider regional benchmarks, lagging Rest of WA by 71.0% per capita. Although construction has gained momentum lately, this constrained supply pipeline tends to bolster demand and asset values across established housing stock. This subdued volume also tracks below the nationwide norm, reflecting established suburban boundaries and potential planning hurdles. All recent residential activity has focused exclusively on detached houses, maintaining traditional suburban streetscapes tailored for families seeking yard space. Notably, developers are constructing detached dwellings at a rate exceeding the existing 80.0% Census proportion, underlining persistent preference for standalone homes despite density considerations. The ratio currently stands at roughly 312 people per dwelling approval, highlighting capacity for future residential activity. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Carey Park will gain 929 residents by 2041. Persisting with prevailing building volumes would cause residential construction to fall behind incoming population needs, likely fueling buyer rivalry and sustaining property price growth.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carey Park, worth an estimated $82 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital expenditure, major infrastructure initiatives, and urban planning decisions hold substantial influence over area dynamics. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key projects anticipated to affect the community, notably the SWAMS Health Hub and Community Centre, Glen Iris Commercial & Retail Development, Carey Park Football Club Upgrades, and Hay Park Netball Courts Refurbishment, detailed below.
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SWAMS Health Hub and Community Centre
A purpose-built $45 million multi-purpose health and community facility providing culturally safe and holistic healthcare services to Aboriginal communities in the South West. The hub will offer primary health care, chronic disease management, social and emotional wellbeing programs, and family support services. The architectural design features rammed earth walls and cultural screens inspired by traditional Noongar fishing traps, while the eastern portion of the site will be restored as public open space.
Glen Iris Commercial & Retail Development
Also known as Glen Iris Village, this $33.5 million mixed-use precinct features 11 single-storey buildings. The development includes a supermarket, tavern, childcare center, medical hub, service station, and specialty retail outlets. Key community features include a central 'Village Green' communal space and high-quality landscaping. The project is strategically aligned with the federally funded Forrest Highway intersection upgrade to manage traffic flow and improve access for the Glen Iris community.
Carey Park Football Club Upgrades
Minor infrastructure upgrades to the Carey Park Football Club facilities at Kelly Park, funded through the WA Government's 2025-26 State Budget. The AUD 700,000 allocation is part of a AUD 93 million first tranche of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades across regional Western Australia. The project aims to improve amenities and facilities for the Panthers' Australian Rules football and netball programs, which serve the local Carey Park community. The club, founded in 1914 and a foundation member of the South West Football League, operates from Kelly Park Reserve in Bunbury.
Hay Park Netball Courts Refurbishment
The Hay Park netball court refurbishment in Bunbury, completed in June 2025, replaced ageing 1980s courts with 12 new courts (reduced from 14) meeting Netball Australia standards, including two multi-use courts for basketball. Upgrades included new drainage, fencing, and six new LED light towers. The project enhances community sports facilities and was delivered by the City of Bunbury with support from the Bunbury Netball Association and the WA State Government.
Frank Buswell Foreshore Redevelopment
The redevelopment involves upgrading a 315m section of the Leschenault Inlet marine wall, drainage works, a new three-metre-wide shared path, and a new community-designed playground and open space at the Frank Buswell Foreshore in East Bunbury. Seawall construction began January 2024 and the shared path was completed by November 2024. Following community consultation, a foreshore-adventure themed playground design was selected and the new playground, built by Active Discovery, has since opened, featuring a flora multi-play climbing unit, marine-themed play elements, inclusive play equipment, fitness equipment, and picnic facilities.Design work to renew drainage at nearby Creek Street, part of the wider precinct upgrade, remains in the programming stage.
Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront
A multi-stage rejuvenation of Bunbury's coastline transforming underused waterfront land into a regional marine industry hub and community destination. Stage 1 (Koombana Foreshore) and Stage 2 (Jetty Road Causeway and Casuarina Drive foreshore) are complete. Stage 3 Phase 1 is in active construction at Casuarina Boat Harbour, anchored by a 460-metre northern breakwater built using around 290,000 tonnes of core rock and 65,000 tonnes of armour rock. As of December 2025, the breakwater rock structure and the rebuilt Koombana Bay groyne are complete, with permanent navigation aids installed.Land and seabed tenure changes will roughly double the harbour footprint, allowing for up to 400 boat pens (up from around 60). Civil works in 2026 will deliver the extension of Casuarina Drive, services across the harbour, upgraded boat launching and toilet facilities, and serviced lease lots for marine servicing businesses. Tenders for a 4 million dollar universally accessible fishing platform on the breakwater are expected in early 2026. Three former Iluka Resources mineral sands sheds are also being made available for redevelopment via expressions of interest.
Withers Renewal Program
A long-term, multi-agency precinct renewal aimed at revitalizing the Withers suburb through public realm upgrades, improved road connectivity, and social housing refurbishment. The program is guided by the Withers Local Area Plan and the Central Withers Local Structure Plan, focusing on transforming underutilized government land and enhancing community amenity. Key works include the refurbishment of public housing units by the Department of Housing and Works and significant landscape improvements to local parks.
Prinsep Street Streetscape
The City of Bunbury project will upgrade Prinsep Street between the upgraded Haley Street/Carmody Place roundabout and Victoria Street. The upgrade includes improved alfresco dining areas, seating, new lighting, a designated pedestrian crossing, new street trees (14 new trees) and landscaping. The project is part of the City Centre Action Plan and is set to cost approximately $1.15 million for detailed design and construction. Construction is anticipated to commence in the 2024-25 financial year and be completed in the 2025-26 financial year.It expands on recently completed works at the nearby Haley St, Prinsep St, and Carmody Place intersection.
2,594 residents of Carey Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,798. Unemployment sits at 7.3%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,599, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Carey Park maintains a balanced labor market across white-collar and industrial positions, with manufacturing and trades strongly represented alongside an estimated 1.0% annual employment rise and a 7.3% unemployment rate, based on statistical area figures aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,594, whereas the local jobless rate exceeds Regional WA's 3.5% benchmark by 3.8 percentage points, pointing to untapped workforce capacity; furthermore, local labor force participation of 58.3% trails the 65.4% registered across Regional WA. According to Census records, just 2.3% of workers operated from home, a metric subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Key fields of employment for local workers include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Concentration in health care & social assistance is pronounced, capturing a proportion 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of resident employment, trailing the 9.3% typical of Regional WA. The disparity between Census resident counts and local jobs underscores the suburb's primarily residential character, with limited commercial employment within its boundaries. SALM and ABS metrics aggregated across broader statistical areas show that over the 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 1.0% while the workforce expanded by 0.9%, leaving the jobless rate virtually unchanged. In contrast, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor pool grow by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends for Carey Park, spanning five and ten-year trajectories aligned to local industry concentrations. Against expected nationwide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, shifting sector performances indicate local employment will expand by 5.9% across five years and 12.7% over ten years when mapped to the existing workforce mix (an illustrative weighted calculation excluding micro-demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carey Park is $1,018 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,698 a year against an average of $53,600. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in the suburb of Carey Park generated a median income of $41,698 and an average of $53,600. These figures track below nationwide levels and compare with $59,973 and $74,392 throughout Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,256 for median and $59,458 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 4th and 10th percentiles across Australia.
The $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket forms the largest cohort at 28.2% of residents (1,602 people), diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 31.1%. Affordability constraints are acute, with 79.5% of earnings remaining after housing expenses, placing the area in the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carey Park had 2,231 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,261 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. 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 standalone houses made up 79.7% of dwellings in Carey Park, while semi-detached, apartment, and other property formats accounted for 20.3%, compared to Regional WA's distribution of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership of 24.9% sat below regional benchmarks, with the balance comprising mortgaged properties (28.2%) and rental accommodations (46.9%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,261 against Regional WA's $1,560, while weekly median rents were $270 compared to $265 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels sit well under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carey Park counted 2,231 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,459 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 54.8% of all residences, consisting of couples with children (15.4%), couples without children (21.5%), and single parent families (16.9%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 45.2%, led by single person dwellings at 40.1% alongside group households at 4.8%. With a median size of 2.1 people, local households are smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.7% of adults in Carey Park hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 34.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 281 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 883 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 challenges persist locally, as university graduation levels of 10.7% trail the national benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting scope for focused educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 8.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a major strength, with 42.5% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 8.2% with advanced diplomas and 34.3% with certificates. Engagement across education sectors is strong, with 26.6% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This comprises 9.8% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% attending secondary schools, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carey Park reaches 51 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Within Carey Park, public transit infrastructure encompasses 51 operational bus stops, connecting with 13 distinct routes that deliver 439 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 156 meters to the nearest transit facility. Given the residential orientation, most workers commute out of the area, with motor vehicles representing the primary travel mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership registers an average of 1.0 cars per dwelling, lower than regional benchmarks, while 2.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service schedules maintain an average of 62 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 8 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.4% of residents in Carey Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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 ailment rates reveal prominent community health challenges in Carey Park across both younger and older generations, alongside private health insurance uptake of approximately 48% (~2,754 people). This coverage rate falls below the 56.4% documented in Regional WA as well as the 55.7% national figure. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 13.3 and 10.7% of residents respectively, whereas 57.4% reported absence of medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.1% of the community (1,085 people), recording health outcomes generally consistent with broader population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carey Park is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (28.4%). 4.5% 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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Carey Park displays moderate cultural diversity metrics, with Australian citizenship recorded at 83.5%, domestic births at 80.8%, and exclusive English usage at home at 90.9%. Christianity serves as the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.9% of local residents. The most noticeable variation is among Other religions, which account for 0.9% of the population compared to 0.7% across Regional WA. English ancestry represents the leading background in Carey Park at 33.1%, followed by Australian at 28.4% and Scottish at 7.1%. Notable representation occurs among other heritage groups, including Maori at 1.5% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Filipino at 1.9% (versus 1.2%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.5% (against 6.1% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carey Park is 40. 27.7% 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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Age distributions across the suburb of Carey Park align closely with Regional WA across all primary brackets, with the maximum divergence between the four main age cohorts reaching 2.3 percentage points. Consequently, the estimated median age stands at 40, matching both the 2021 Census baseline and Regional WA's 40 recorded at that Census. Within specific cohorts, adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 25.9% at the Census to an estimated 28.9% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest increase, adding 544 residents (33%) to reach 2,186, while older and retired demographics are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carey Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,155 at the 2021 Census → 5,682 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 (SAL50261). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.