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Carlisle has an estimated 7,399 residents, up from 6,733 at the 2021 Census — a change of 666 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 2,913 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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Based on ABS population updates covering the broader area and new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Carlisle is estimated to have a population of around 7,399 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an increase of 666 people, which is a 9.9% rise compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,733 people. The adjustment is inferred from a resident population of 7,394, as determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and accounting for 19 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date.
A density ratio of 2,913 persons per square kilometer is associated with this population level, positioning the suburb of Carlisle within the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 9.9% growth observed since the 2021 census surpassed the national average of 9.5%, establishing the suburb as a growth leader in the region. Recent population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of the overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for the suburb of Carlisle incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia figures based on 2022 benchmarks across SA2 zones. For unmapped SA2 sectors and growth modeling after 2032, calculations apply age-bracket growth trajectories published in the 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset using 2022 figures. Looking forward, the suburb of Carlisle is expected to register above-median expansion relative to locations monitored by AreaSearch, adding 1,549 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which represents an overall 16-year gain of 20.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
56 new dwellings have been approved in Carlisle over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Carlisle averages roughly 11 residential approvals each year, totaling 56 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 8 approvals recorded in FY-25 to date. An influx of 7.4 people per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates that buyer demand heavily outstrips construction volume, fueling upward pricing momentum and market rivalry. Developers are concentrating on upscale stock, evidenced by an average construction value of $665,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, $3.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals this financial year underscores the locality's primarily residential character.
Per-capita residential construction in Carlisle trails Greater Perth substantially, sitting 73.0% below regional levels. This limited pipeline of additions reinforces buyer interest and property valuations across existing stock. Building rates also fall beneath the national average, highlighting established neighborhood conditions and possible planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 90.0% detached homes and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining low-density suburban living that attracts buyers seeking generous space. Interestingly, detached dwellings represent a larger proportion of new approvals than the 66.0% recorded at Census, showing sustained appetite for freestanding family houses despite broader urban consolidation. A ratio of approximately 736 people per approval illustrates a fully developed, established residential district. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch projections, Carlisle is slated to expand by 1,544 residents by 2041. Should building volumes persist at current levels, new residential supply could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying competition for dwellings and underpinning capital growth.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlisle, worth an estimated $570 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.1 billion. 15 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure investments and urban renewal initiatives play a transformative role in shaping local growth and amenity. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 prominent projects that are poised to influence the locality. Significant undertakings include the Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment, Woolworths East Victoria Park, Oats Street North Residential Development, as well as the Apartments and Commercial Tenancy - Bank Street development.
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Oats Street North Residential Development
Medium-density residential infill project by Cedar Woods, proposing approximately 180 apartments and townhouses, located directly opposite the new Oats Street Station as part of the METRONET East redevelopment area. The project is currently in the planning stage, guided by the Town of Victoria Park's Oats Street Station Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) which encourages higher density, mixed-use development near the station.
Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment
Transit-oriented redevelopment precinct centred on the new elevated Carlisle Station, delivered as part of the completed METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal ($1.62 billion). The elevated rail, five new stations and the seven-kilometre Long Park linear reserve opened in June 2025. The broader precinct redevelopment - targeting up to 1,000 new dwellings, retail, and commercial space across former rail and light-industrial land - has transitioned to a State Government-led Station Precincts Improvement Plan and Improvement Scheme under the WAPC.A draft Improvement Plan was shared with the Town of Victoria Park in December 2025; the Town lodged its formal response in February 2026 and awaits further WAPC and DPLH direction.
Woolworths East Victoria Park
A $27.5 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) at the corner of Albany Highway and Shepperton Road, East Victoria Park. The development comprises a 3,755 square metre Woolworths supermarket, nine specialty retail tenancies (740 square metres), three food-and-beverage tenancies (256 square metres), a 94-place childcare centre (675 square metres internal plus 645 square metres external play area), and approximately 232 car parking bays across two basement levels and at-grade. The project targets a 5-star Green Star rating and will revitalise a prominent gateway site in East Victoria Park.Development Application DA 5.2024.212.1 / DAP/24/02746 was considered by the Metro-Inner Development Assessment Panel (MIDAP) on 26 June 2025 following a recommendation for approval from the Town of Victoria Park. The application no longer appears on the DAP current applications register, indicating the panel has issued its determination.
Edward Millen Heritage Precinct
Adaptive heritage redevelopment of the state heritage-listed Edward Millen House and surrounding buildings into a vibrant community hospitality precinct. Led by Blackoak Capital Ventures under a 20-year lease with the Town of Victoria Park and supported by $4 million in Australian Government funding, the project restores the Federation Queen Anne Rotunda building (housing a cafe, bakery and museum), the Mildred Creak building (bar, bistro and microbrewery), childcare, a gelateria, gallery, and art studio. The adjacent Edward Millen Park is being upgraded ($8.1M) with a neurodiverse playground, amphitheatre, nature play areas and a Changing Places facility.Construction commenced October 2024 with completion targeted for late 2025.
Belvidere Street Streetscape Revitalisation Project
A $9.5 million streetscape revitalisation of the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct and Activity Centre in Belmont WA, jointly funded by the Australian Government (4.745 million via the Thriving Suburbs Program) and the City of Belmont. The project delivers alfresco dining areas, green spaces, enhanced lighting, improved pedestrian and cyclist amenities, underground power, and new community focal points. Design by Hatch RobertsDay with Scenario 3 selected via community consultation. Detailed design by Talis Consulting was completed through 2024-25.The construction contract was awarded to BOS Civil at the December 2025 Council Meeting. Stage 1 works commenced April 2026 with full project completion anticipated December 2026. Works are staged to minimise disruption to businesses which continue to operate throughout construction.
167-169 Bank Street Development
Residential development featuring 73 multi-story apartments across 3 levels with ground-floor commercial spaces. Located in the heart of East Victoria Park's commercial strip.
Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct)
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, adjacent to Optus Stadium. The project features a 3.4km multi-use track designed for an annual Supercars street circuit (slated for 2028) as well as cycling and athletics. Key facilities include a 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre for live music, a multi-purpose building with indoor courts for disability sports, and a new hospitality venue. The design incorporates an urban forest with 150,000 new plants, doubling the existing tree canopy.Site establishment and early works commenced in February 2026, with major construction activities currently underway to meet a 2027 completion target.
Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area
Major industrial and logistics precinct in the City of Kalamunda being developed under the adopted Structure Plan and Development Contribution Plan. The precinct is transitioning from former rural land to logistics, transport and light industrial uses, with ongoing infrastructure delivery and updated development contribution arrangements adopted in 2025. Current City program lists the project as in progress with estimated completion in May 2028.
4,514 residents of Carlisle are employed, from a labour force of 4,674. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,301, 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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Carlisle features a well-educated labor pool with significant representation across professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and consistent job stability over the previous twelve months according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,514, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.8% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is typical at 73.0%, compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that 8.5% of workers operated from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction.
The community exhibits notable specialization in professional & technical fields, where workforce concentration is 1.4 times greater than the broader metropolitan standard. By comparison, retail trade engages only 7.7% of workers, lower than the 9.3% seen across Greater Perth. The discrepancy between local job counts and resident workers reflects a predominantly residential setting with limited local employment hubs. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures indicates that local employment rose by 0.4% while the labor pool expanded by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Across Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0% and the labor force grew by 2.5%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts published in Mar-26 project nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary. Applying these industry weightings to Carlisle's occupational distribution suggests local employment may grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Carlisle is $1,766 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $963 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,458 a year against an average of $74,500. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that Carlisle recorded a median individual income of $59,458 and an average of $74,500. While exceeding nationwide benchmarks, these figures trail Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, local income estimates reach approximately $65,957 (median) and $82,643 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 75th percentile ($963 weekly) and household income at the 51st percentile. The dominant earning bracket contains 33.1% of workers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,449 residents), mirroring the 32.0% observed across the wider area.
Accommodation expenses account for 16.8% of earnings, leaving disposable income at the 50th percentile and positioning the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carlisle had 2,864 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 3% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Carlisle, according to the most recent Census data, consisted of 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwelling types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories, whereas the Perth metropolitan area showed 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Carlisle were lower than those in the Perth metro, standing at 22.4%, with the remaining households either carrying mortgages (33.1%) or living under rental arrangements (44.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in Carlisle fell short of the Perth metro benchmark of $1,900, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, in contrast to Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Carlisle exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs remain below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlisle counted 2,864 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,147 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 57.1%, consisting of 22.4% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent households. Non-family residences make up 42.9% of households, led by single-person dwellings at 34.3% and group living arrangements at 8.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, which is more compact than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.8% of adults in Carlisle hold a university qualification, including 27.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Carlisle comfortably outpaces broader state levels, with 38.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 27.0%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 8.7% and graduate diplomas make up 3.1%. Technical and trade credentials are also well represented, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational awards, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 19.3% holding certificates. Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 27.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
Among students, tertiary study accounts for 8.4% of all residents, primary schooling represents 6.9%, and secondary education comprises 4.3%.
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Public transport in Carlisle reaches 42 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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The local transit network in Carlisle features 42 operational stops spanning passenger rail and bus connections. A total of 19 transit routes run through the suburb, delivering 4,051 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is exceptional, with residents situated an average distance of 173 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 76% of journeys, while rail and bus transport capture 10% and 9% respectively. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard.
In addition, 8.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 period. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 578 daily trips, which translates to roughly 96 weekly services per transit stop.
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70.4% of residents in Carlisle report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Evaluation of chronic health conditions and mortality rates by AreaSearch indicates somewhat lower overall health metrics in Carlisle relative to wider benchmarks. While common health conditions across the broader population remain fairly standard, older age groups experience higher prevalence than national rates. Meanwhile, private health coverage is extensive, held by roughly 57% of residents (~4,201 people), closely tracking the 59.0% level seen throughout Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 9.7% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Working-age residents display standard health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.2% of the local population (1,124 people), experiencing some health challenges that nevertheless place them lower nationally compared to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.1% of Carlisle residents were born overseas and 27.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Carlisle displays a diverse cultural profile, with 39.1% of the population born overseas and 27.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 39.2%. In contrast to wider metropolitan demographics, Islam shows notable representation, accounting for 4.9% of local residents compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth. Ancestry records based on parental birthplace show English heritage as the largest background in Carlisle at 25.0%, followed by Australian at 20.3%, and Other backgrounds at 13.4%. Specific community groups demonstrate higher concentrations relative to regional figures, including Korean ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.3%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlisle is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.4% 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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Carlisle features a youthful demographic structure dominated by younger adults without children. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 40.3% of the community as at August 2026, noticeably higher than the 30.9% share recorded across Greater Perth, whereas individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.9%, below the regional figure of 30.5%. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 35 as at August 2026, falling from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Perth mark of 37 from that Census. The fastest-growing demographic slice since the Census has been the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 37.8% to an estimated 40.3%.
Long-term growth to 2041 will be led by senior cohorts (65+), which are projected to expand by 672 (60%) to reach 1,797 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlisle
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,733 at the 2021 Census → 7,399 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 (SAL50263). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.