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Collie (WA) has an estimated 8,243 residents, up from 7,599 at the 2021 Census — a change of 644 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 156 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Collie (WA) recorded an estimated population of approximately 8,243 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 644 people (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census total of 7,599 people. The estimate builds upon an ERP figure of 8,230 assessed by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 42 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density of 156 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical room for future residential expansion.
The suburb of Collie (WA) generated an 8.5% post-Census growth rate that sits within 1.0 percentage points of the national figure (9.5%), exhibiting solid demographic momentum. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 49.0% of recent population gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Demographic modeling incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for local SA2 zones using 2022 as a starting point. For uncovered zones and periods following 2032, calculations apply age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release based on 2022 numbers. Future projections indicate that the suburb of Collie (WA) will outpace the median expansion rate for regional areas, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 1,133 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 13.6% over the 16 years.
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121 new dwellings have been approved in Collie (WA) over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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 processed by AreaSearch indicates that Collie averages approximately 24 new residential permits annually, accumulating to around 121 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 31 approvals have been recorded. Residential construction has trailed demographic demand, averaging 4.1 new residents per year for each newly erected dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, which tightens competition among purchasers and exerts upward price pressure, with newly approved homes carrying an average building value of $396,000. Additionally, non-residential building approvals reached $14.1 million during the current financial year, indicating steady commercial building activity.
Per capita residential building approvals in Collie track at roughly two-thirds of the benchmark for Rest of WA, ranking the locality in the 51st percentile across the nation. This below-average national standing points to a mature urban footprint and potential planning impediments. Approvals remain heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 79.0%, alongside 21.0% medium and high-density housing options, reinforcing a low-density suburban landscape favored by buyers seeking land. Generating roughly 287 people per approval, the local construction sector is navigating a period of transition. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, forward projections anticipate Collie gaining 1,120 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, building activity could fall short of resident inflows, tightening purchasing conditions and supporting future property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Collie (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Collie (WA), worth an estimated $21 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 18 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, 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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Community growth and performance remain heavily influenced by capital works, strategic planning, and major project investments. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 major initiatives positioned to shape the locality, notably the Collie Micronising Facility, Collie Magnesium Plant, Quantum Filtration Medium Manufacturing Plant, and the Collie to Mumballup Road Upgrade.
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Collie Micronising Facility
Australia's first purpose-built commercial graphite micronising plant, being developed in two stages at the Collie Light Industrial Area in Western Australia. Stage 1 will deliver a nominal 4,000 tpa micronising capacity at an estimated capital cost of AU$6.3 million, with Stage 2 lifting output to approximately 7,500 tpa for a further AU$1.7 million. Development approval was secured in late 2025, land acquired across three adjoining lots totalling 6,000 square metres, and equipment deposits have been paid.Production is targeted to commence in 2027. The facility forms part of International Graphite's integrated mine-to-market battery anode material strategy, with downstream feedstock to be sourced from the company's Springdale Graphite Project near Hopetoun. The project has received AU$17.2 million in combined state and federal government grants.
Collie Magnesium Plant
A pilot magnesium refinery using carbothermic reduction technology to produce high-purity magnesium from waste resources. The pilot plant opened in January 2025, creating 18 ongoing jobs, with plans for scaled expansion to 100,000 tonnes per annum by 2027.
Quantum Filtration Medium Manufacturing Plant
A state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Collie, Western Australia, producing DMI-65 filtration media for water treatment. The plant, supported by a $2 million government investment, was constructed to meet growing global demand, creating local jobs and boosting exports. Construction began in July 2023, and the facility was officially opened on October 8, 2024.
Wanju and Waterloo Enabling Infrastructure Program
A long-term enabling infrastructure program supporting the proposed new City of Wanju and the adjoining Waterloo Industrial Park, located east of Bunbury in the Shire of Dardanup. The Wanju District Structure Plan covers around 1,200 hectares and is intended to deliver 15,000 to 20,000 new homes for 40,000 to 60,000 residents over 20-plus years, while the Waterloo precinct sets aside 1,350 hectares for industry, an Intermodal Terminal, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen refuelling and EV charging. The headline 2026 advocacy priority is the relocation of approximately 12.5 km of 132 kV overhead transmission lines that currently bisect the Wanju growth area, along with land for two new zone substations, to unlock urban development.Enabling water and wastewater works are also progressing in stages: a 5 million dollar Water Corporation investment in Waste Water Pump Station A and the Waste Water Main Line is underway alongside the Roselands estate (releasing 65 lots in early 2026), with a further 11 to 15 million dollars sought for Pump Station C and water pressure upgrades. A separate 7.3 million dollar Housing Support Program allocation announced in 2025 is being applied to regional Water Corporation works in Bunbury and Dardanup to unlock more than 3,000 lots. Companion projects include the Charterhouse demonstration housing site in Eaton and a proposed Wanju station on a future Perth-Bunbury fast passenger rail line.
Treendale Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community in Australind featuring staged land releases, family housing, parklands, river frontage, neighbourhood facilities and supporting retail and community infrastructure. Development continues through multiple active land release stages with new lots currently being marketed.
Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre
Major retail and showroom development combining retail and large format showrooms directly connecting to Treendale Shopping Centre. The centre features 10 showroom tenancies and multiple retail/food & beverage spaces, with major tenants including Revo Fitness, Sports Power, PetStock, Red Dot Home, Furniture Gallery, and Hip Pocket. Construction completed in early 2025 with tenant handover underway.
Donnybrook Town Centre Revitalisation Project
A heritage revitalization project centered on the restoration of the 1800s Donnybrook Railway Heritage Precinct Goods Shed, now operating as an interpretive centre showcasing the region's history. The project connects public spaces on both sides of the railway station precinct and the Apple Fun Park through new boardwalks and landscaping, creating Station Square as a community hub and tourism destination. The heritage-listed Goods Shed houses the Donnybrook Heritage Goods Shed Interpretive Centre, managed by Park Donnybrook cafe and interpretive facility.
Bridge Street Housing Project (Independent Living Units)
A development of 12 independent living units for residents aged 65 and over, delivered by Alliance Housing with funding from the State Government's Regional Aged Accommodation Program and Social Housing Economic Recovery Package. The project features 10 two-bedroom units and 2 one-bedroom units built to Australian Adaptable Housing Standards, providing affordable rental options for aged accommodation within walking distance of Donnybrook town centre. Constructed by Smith Constructions with site works by JAK Civil.
3,617 residents of Collie (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 3,870. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 56.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,420, about 78% 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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Collie maintains a diverse labor market across professional and industrial occupations, featuring substantial manufacturing and heavy industry employment, a 6.5% unemployment rate, and a 0.6% annual increase in employment according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,617, though local joblessness stood 3.0% higher than the Regional WA benchmark of 3.5%, and labor force participation trailed at 56.5% versus 65.4% regionally. Census returns showed only 2.5% of working residents operating from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily concentrated in mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Specialization in mining is pronounced, with the sector's local labor share exceeding the regional proportion by 1.6 times. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of the workforce, well under the 9.3% seen across Regional WA. A comparison of resident workers to local employment counts suggests a constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the area. SALM and ABS data compiled by AreaSearch indicate that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.6% while the labor force grew by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. In comparison, Regional WA experienced an employment contraction of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in labor supply, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labor demand can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Collie's resident employment mix yields projected local job growth of 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Collie (WA) is $1,177 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $574 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,368 a year against an average of $63,591. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the suburb of Collie recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,368 alongside an average of $63,591. These earnings sit below regional figures, where Regional WA reported a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $53,655 for the median and $70,541 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 9th and 11th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket encompasses 27.3% of residents (2,250 people) earning between $400 - 799, contrasting with the broader region where 31.1% earn $1,500 - 2,999. Residual income following housing costs sits at 86.4%, placing the locality in the 15th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Collie (WA) had 2,950 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 4% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,263 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% 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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According to the latest Census, Collie's residential profile was dominated by standalone houses at 92.3%, with semi-detached, units, and other dwellings making up 7.7%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright property ownership in Collie reached 41.8%, notably higher than regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 36.2% and rental dwellings represented 22.0%. Housing expenses remain modest, with median monthly mortgage payments at $1,263 and weekly rents at $250, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. Across Australia, Collie's housing costs remain comparatively affordable against national benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Collie (WA) counted 2,950 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,200 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 65.1% of local households, encompassing couples without children (29.1%), couples with children (23.5%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 34.9% comprises non-family living arrangements, which include lone person households at 32.5% and group households at 2.2%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
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7.0% of adults in Collie (WA) hold a university qualification, including 5.3% with a bachelor degree and 0.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 37.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,289 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 919 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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Attainment levels for higher education in the community remain low, with university qualifications held by 7.0% of the population compared to 30.4% across the country. Breaking down higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 5.3%, graduate diplomas 1.1%, and postgraduate qualifications 0.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are widespread, with 44.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational certificates, divided between certificates (37.8%) and advanced diplomas (6.4%). A significant share of the population is actively engaged in study, with 27.4% attending educational institutions. This comprises 11.1% in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary institutions, and 1.2% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Collie (WA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Collie comprises 1 active transport stops supporting bus operations. Network operations include 3 distinct bus routes that deliver a total of 13 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is restricted, with local commuters situated an average of 1439 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary means of travel for outward commuting, utilized by 91% of workers, supported by an average of 1.6 vehicles per household. Additionally, 2.5% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit service schedules average 1 trips per day across the entire route network, providing approximately 13 weekly trips at each active stop.
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61.3% of residents in Collie (WA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 compiled by AreaSearch show ongoing public health challenges in Collie across various age groups, characterized by elevated rates of chronic illness and mortality, alongside a private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 52% of the population (~4,323 people), which slightly exceeds the average SA2 level but trails the Regional WA benchmark of 56.4%. Prevalent medical diagnoses among locals include arthritis, which affects 11.2% of residents, and mental health conditions, impacting 9.3%, while 61.3% of the community reported no chronic health issues compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Chronic conditions also place a noticeable burden on working-age adults.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 24.7% of the locality (2,036 people), exceeding the 19.1% share recorded across Regional WA, with senior health indicators presenting elevated national adversity rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Collie (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (32.9%). 3.5% 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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The demographic profile of Collie indicates relatively limited cultural variation, with Australian citizens comprising 88.6% of residents, 88.0% born domestically, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of the community. In terms of proportional overrepresentation, Judaism accounts for virtually no residents in the local area, mirroring the virtually non-existent share recorded across Regional WA. The primary reported ancestral backgrounds among residents are English at 34.2%, Australian at 32.9%, and Scottish at 7.1%. Notable variations also appear among other cultural heritages, with Welsh representation reaching 1.1% (versus 0.6% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (versus 0.5%), and Maori at 0.8% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collie (WA) is 43. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in the suburb of Collie (WA) skews toward older cohorts. As of August 2026 updates, retirees and seniors (65+) account for 24.7% of the populace, compared to 19.1% across Regional WA, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 21.9%, below the regional proportion of 26.6%. The median age was estimated at 43 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Regional WA level of 40 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Since the Census, the senior cohort has risen from 23.0% to an estimated 24.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle-aged adults are projected to lead local demographic growth by adding 496 residents (27%) to total 2,301.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Collie (WA)
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 3 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,599 at the 2021 Census → 8,243 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 (SAL50310). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.