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Clarkson has an estimated 16,009 residents, up from 13,904 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,105 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 380 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 2,463 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Clarkson has an estimated population of approximately 16,009, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS releases and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 2,105 people (15.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 13,904 people. The figure is derived from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 15,921 following the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside 380 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density of 2,462 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Clarkson ranks within the upper quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the wider SA4 region and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Clarkson's 15.1% expansion established it as a leading growth area, with overseas migration serving as the primary catalyst by generating approximately 56.99999999999999% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Clarkson rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as a baseline across SA2 areas, supplemented post-2032 and for unlisted areas by age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (built on 2022 data). Looking forward, population gains are projected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas. Aggregated SA2-level figures anticipate an increase of 679 persons by 2041, representing total growth of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
462 new dwellings have been approved in Clarkson over the past five years, an average of 92 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 116 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 175, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Clarkson averages approximately 92 approved dwellings annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), around 462 residential approvals were granted, with 175 recorded to date in FY-25. An average intake of 2.9 new residents annually per built home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to sustained residential demand supporting real estate value. Approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $394,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $12.6 million have been registered during this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development.
Per capita construction activity in Clarkson sits at approximately 65% of the Greater Perth benchmark, placing the locality in the 87th percentile across Australia following recent acceleration in building approvals. Detached houses comprise 83.0% of recent residential building activity while townhouses or apartments make up 17.0%, reinforcing the suburban character with freestanding residences designed for space-focused households. The presence of roughly 89 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a growing construction sector. Projections indicate that Clarkson will expand by 591 residents up to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that emerging residential supply is well positioned to accommodate demand, establishing supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases above baseline forecasts.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clarkson, worth an estimated $523 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.2 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, retail and residential development. 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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Major infrastructure developments and urban planning projects play a critical role in local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has registered 14 significant projects with potential local impact, including the Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline, Catalina Estate, Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre, and Wanneroo Road Corridor Improvements.
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Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre
Catalina Plaza is a 14 million AUD neighbourhood retail centre in Catalina Green, Clarkson. The centre is planned as an IGA-anchored 7,177 sqm retail precinct with a 1,400 sqm supermarket, specialty shops, cafes and casual dining, health and wellness uses, a childcare centre, medical centre, veterinary centre and two drive-through food outlets. The development was approved in February 2025 and construction activity has commenced, with earthworks and servicing started in March 2026. Stage 1 building works are expected to start in July 2026, with completion expected in late 2027.
Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline
A 33.5km underground trunk main connecting the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant to the Wanneroo Reservoir. As of May 2026, construction is active with significant road closures and pipe installation moving through Mariginiup along Caporn Street. The project uses WA-manufactured 1600mm diameter steel pipes and is the largest drinking water pipeline ever built by Water Corporation. It will transfer 50 billion litres of water annually to Perth's Integrated Water Supply Scheme.
Wanneroo Road Corridor Improvements
Program of Main Roads WA and WA Government upgrades along Wanneroo Road in Perth's northern corridor. Earlier interchange projects at Ocean Reef Road and Joondalup Drive are complete, while current funded works include the Wanneroo Road duplication from Dunstan Road to Romeo Road and a 2025-26 northern roads package for intersection improvements at Warwick Road, Hepburn Avenue, Gnangara Road and East Road, plus planning for the future Whitfords Avenue-Wanneroo Road-Gnangara Road interchange.
Woolworths Clarkson Shopping Centre
Revitalised neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, including nine specialty tenants such as The Reject Shop, Revo Fitness, and Pharmacy 777, with 300 car parks plus 8 direct to boot spaces. The centre occupies 6,466 sqm and was developed by transforming a vacant warehouse.
Mindarie Regional Centre Stage 2
Proposed second stage expansion of the Mindarie Regional Centre comprising additional retail and commercial floorspace together with office and residential development to extend the established local activity centre. Public information available indicates the project remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement announced.
Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community
Catalina Estate is a large coastal master planned community spanning the suburbs of Clarkson and Mindarie in Perths northern corridor. The project is being delivered in three precincts - Catalina Beach, Catalina Central and Catalina Green - with around 20 percent of the 179 hectare site reserved for public open space including landscaped parks, playgrounds, sports fields, cycle paths and walkways. When complete, Catalina is expected to deliver close to 2,500 new homes for about 6,000 residents, supported by new local amenities such as beach access, community parks and a planned Catalina Plaza neighbourhood centre.
The Marina Mindarie Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of The Marina Mindarie including upgraded marina infrastructure, new hospitality venues, commercial space, residential apartments, public realm improvements and additional boat pens. Construction has commenced on multiple components while further stages continue to be delivered over several years.
Gumblossom Community Centre Upgrade, Quinns Rocks
Multi-stage upgrade of the Gumblossom Community Centre precinct in Quinns Rocks, including refurbishments to the community centre, sports pavilion and activity (playgroup) building. Works include new and upgraded kitchens, improved lighting and air conditioning, reconfigured meeting and office spaces, upgraded toilets and changerooms for universal access, improved storage, outdoor barbecue and craft areas, and new internal and external CCTV. Stage 1 community centre works commenced in February 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2025. Expected overall completion in the 2025-2026 financial year.Supported by a $400,000 Lotterywest Grant.
9,105 residents of Clarkson are employed, from a labour force of 9,689. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 74.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 12,100, about 76% 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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Clarkson possesses a capable labour pool featuring considerable concentration in industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.1% from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,105. While the local jobless rate sits 1.8% above Greater Perth's 4.2%, the labor participation level remains solid at 74.7% against 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that just 6.9% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic lockdown measures during that time should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct regional specialization, maintaining a local workforce concentration 1.2 times greater than the broader area. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 5.9% of local employment, below the 8.2% recorded regionally. Census comparisons between local workers and resident workers suggest that this residential locality offers comparatively few positions within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that across the 12-month period, employment expanded by 3.1% while the workforce grew by 3.8%, elevating the local unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% employment gain, a 2.5% labour pool increase, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks can be informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 mapped against Clarkson's industry breakdown. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the local mix implies potential workforce expansions of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (as an unweighted industry benchmark without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clarkson is $1,761 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $828 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,297 a year against an average of $70,749. 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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The suburb of Clarkson recorded income levels above the Australian benchmark in ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Clarkson earned a median income of $55,297 and an average income of $70,749, compared to Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, March 2026 figures are estimated at roughly $61,341 for median earnings and $78,482 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the 52nd percentile nationwide.
Within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, the suburb of Clarkson counts 39.1% of its population (6,259 individuals), closely matching the regional share of 32.0%. High accommodation costs leave 81.8% of income after housing expenses (ranking at the 48th percentile), while the area sits in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clarkson had 5,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 89.3% of residential stock in Clarkson with 10.7% classified as other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasted with Perth metro where houses formed 77.8% and other dwellings constituted 22.1%. Outright ownership stood at 15.9%, trailing the metro rate, while properties under a mortgage accounted for 52.8% and rentals made up 31.3%. Median monthly mortgage commitments were $1,733 (lower than the Perth metro figure of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863). The median weekly rental cost was $350, matching Perth metro's $350 and sitting beneath the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clarkson counted 5,039 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,802 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.3% of local households, encompassing couples with children (32.9%), couples without children (22.7%), and single parent families (17.4%). Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 25.7%, divided into lone person households at 22.2% and group households at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Perth norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Clarkson hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,792 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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 Clarkson sits below regional figures, as 21.0% of people aged 15+ hold university credentials compared to 30.4% across Australia, suggesting scope for further academic upskilling. Bachelor degrees account for 15.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 3.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 41.1% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Formal study participation is strong, with 30.3% of the local population actively undertaking education. Among these students, primary education accounts for 11.2%, secondary schooling represents 7.6%, and tertiary courses engage 4.5%.
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Public transport in Clarkson reaches 69 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Clarkson encompasses 69 active stops across train and bus networks. These stops are served by 10 separate routes generating 2,311 scheduled weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is convenient, with an average distance of 236 meters to the closest stop. Outward travel dominates commuting, with private vehicles accounting for 77% of trips and rail capturing 15%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Remote work engaged 6.9% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Transit services provide an average of 330 trips per day across the network, delivering approximately 33 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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72.4% of residents in Clarkson report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Clarkson align closely with national standards based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and long-term condition rates, displaying typical incidence levels across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 55% of residents (~8,851 people), against 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health issues and asthma constitute the leading diagnosed medical conditions locally, impacting 9.6 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 72.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the 71.9% figure in Greater Perth. Working-age health outcomes remain standard. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 12.2% of the community (1,953 people), below the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, with older residents recording above-average health results that surpass overall national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.7% of Clarkson residents were born overseas and 21.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clarkson displays strong multicultural diversity, where 44.7% of residents were born overseas and 21.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the principal religious denomination, practiced by 41.0% of the local populace. The Other faith category shows notable local prominence, accounting for 1.6% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Examining parental countries of birth, English heritage ranks highest in Clarkson at 30.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 19.4% and Other backgrounds at 12.3%. Specific ancestral groups exhibit pronounced representation relative to the broader region, including South Australian at 2.0% (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.6% (vs 0.9%), and Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clarkson is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 31.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in the suburb of Clarkson skew youthful, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 34.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65+ comprise 12.2% locally versus 15.9% across the metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, retaining its 2021 Census level and sitting 3 years younger than Greater Perth's Census median of 37. Since the Census, the fastest-growing cohort has been seniors (65+), expanding from 9.2% to an estimated 12.2%. By 2041, retirees and elderly residents are projected to drive local population growth by adding 1,320 residents (68%) to reach a total of 3,273, while numbers for young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clarkson
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 5 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 — 380 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,904 at the 2021 Census → 16,009 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 (SAL50297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.