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Coolbinia has an estimated 1,913 residents, up from 1,751 at the 2021 Census — a change of 162 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 2,224 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Coolbinia has reached an estimated population of approximately 1,913 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 162 people (9.3%) compared to the 1,751 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this trajectory from an estimated resident count of 1,910, formulated from the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025 in combination with ongoing address verification. The suburb of Coolbinia records a population density of 2,224 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark across AreaSearch locations.
Furthermore, the local 9.3% expansion rate since the census sits just 0.2 percentage points below the national figure of 9.5%, highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 92.0% of total recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Coolbinia incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) for SA2 geographies, complemented beyond 2032 and across unlisted areas by age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data). Under this framework, long-term demographic modelling suggests a slight overall contraction, with the suburb of Coolbinia expected to decrease by 7 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets are projected to expand, most notably residents aged 65 to 74, who are forecast to grow by 30 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch identifies that development approvals in Coolbinia average around 2 dwellings per annum. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 11 homes were approved, including 8 so far in FY-25. In the same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx averaging 5.6 people annually per constructed residence demonstrates that local housing production falls well short of inbound demand, generating competitive conditions that elevate prices. Meanwhile, building values average $663,000 per new residence, highlighting that developers are focusing their construction activity on higher-end, premium housing products.
Residential building approvals comprise 67.0% detached houses alongside 33.0% semi-detached and attached formats, delivering a broader selection of medium-density dwellings to accommodate diverse budgets ranging from traditional freestanding residences to compact options. This transition indicates a substantial shift away from the prevailing structure of 85.0% houses, reflecting constrained urban land supply alongside changing lifestyle choices and cost considerations. Approvals currently stand at approximately 199 people per dwelling approval, representative of an evolving residential landscape. With demographic forecasts pointing to a steady or slightly decreasing local populace, future residential demand pressures may soften, potentially offering advantageous conditions for prospective property buyers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Coolbinia, worth an estimated $57 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.54 billion. 20 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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 upgrades, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence on local property dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key initiatives poised to impact the surrounding area: the Underground Power Project across North Perth / Mount Lawley, the Targeted Underground Power Program spanning Coolbinia, Osborne Park and Tuart Hill, and the street enhancement works along Scarborough Beach Road.
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The Coolbinia
The Coolbinia is a five-storey mixed-use development featuring 40 ultra-large residences comprising two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhomes, inspired by Milan apartments and 1920s Art Deco architecture. The project includes five ground-floor retail spaces with a cafe, wine bar and wellness centre, creating a village hub for the community. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio with landscaping by CAPA, residences feature dual-aspect floor plans, expansive private terraces, and sustainable design. Amenities include a gym, yoga studio, sauna, rooftop BBQ terrace, dog wash, bicycle workshop, and solar-powered common areas with EV charging provisions.Construction has commenced with move-in expected late 2027.
The Coolbinia
A luxury residential development by Willing Property featuring 40 residences, including apartments and townhomes, plus 4 ground floor retail spaces such as a cafe and wine bar. Designed by MJA Studio with Art Deco and Milanese influences. The project targets a 7-Star NatHERS rating with sustainable features, EV charging, and solar-powered common areas. Built by Willing Build.
Yokine Regional Open Space Upgrades
The City of Stirling is delivering staged upgrades to Yokine Regional Open Space, one of the City's key regional reserves. The centrepiece of current works is the relocation of the Inglewood Little Athletics Centre (ILAC) to Yokine ROS East, which involves installing new athletics and storage infrastructure on the northern portion of the reserve and relocating the existing cricket pitch, allowing ILAC to be collocated with existing user groups ahead of the 2026/2027 summer athletics season.Recently completed elements include a new public toilet facility at the Yokine Playspace featuring a native flora and fauna mural, and a new outdoor table tennis facility. The reserve's main regional playground, constructed in 2011 at the western end of Wordsworth Avenue, remains a fenced, accessible facility with sand and rubber play areas, an elevated deck, climbing wall, and inclusive play equipment.
City of Stirling Underground Power Program - Yokine and Surrounding Suburbs
Western Power, in partnership with the City of Stirling, is progressively converting overhead distribution powerlines to underground power across Yokine and surrounding suburbs in Perth's inner north. The works are delivered under Western Power's Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP) and the earlier Network Renewal Undergrounding Program Pilot (NRUPP), both of which prioritise areas with a high density of ageing overhead assets approaching end of service life. Active project areas immediately adjoining Yokine include North Perth/Mount Hawthorn (Western Power Project 343, which extends into Joondanna and is due for completion towards the end of 2026) and the Osborne Park/Tuart Hill/Joondanna/Stirling TUPP project, which commenced construction in mid to late 2025.Further City of Stirling project areas covering parts of Inglewood, Tuart Hill and Balcatta are earmarked for later delivery, with construction commencement dates still to be confirmed. Typical scope per project area includes removal of timber poles and overhead conductor, installation of underground cable, ground mounted primary equipment sites housing transformers and switchgear, and replacement of existing streetlights with new energy efficient LED luminaires. Benefits include improved supply reliability and public safety, reduced network maintenance cost, greater capacity for rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging, cleaner streetscapes and unimpeded street tree canopy growth. Project costs are shared between the State Government, Western Power, the City of Stirling and property owners, with the State contribution tiered according to socio-economic indicators and residential connection charges invoiced by the City. Statewide, around 108,000 properties have been converted since 1996, with a further 29,000 properties targeted by 2027.
299 Charles Street North Perth
An 8-storey mixed-use redevelopment of the former Brownes Dairy site, featuring 117 residential apartments. The project includes 15 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) units, 42 co-living units, and 59 market apartments. Ground floor amenities feature a tavern and brewery, private gym, and retail/cafe spaces, preserving the site's industrial heritage through a modern design by Space Collective Architects.
Osborne Park and Tuart Hill Targeted Underground Power Program
Western Power and the City of Stirling are converting overhead distribution powerlines to underground power across the Osborne Park and Tuart Hill project areas, including nearby parts of Joondanna and Stirling. The Targeted Underground Power Program is intended to improve power reliability and safety, remove distribution poles and wires, install underground network equipment and street lighting, and improve streetscape amenity. Transmission lines will remain overhead where they are outside the undergrounding scope.
Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade
City of Vincent is undertaking a phased upgrade of the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre and the surrounding Axford Park precinct. Recent works include a significant roof renewal and interior modernisations of the hall facilities. As of April 2026, the project includes a major lighting upgrade at Axford Park with energy-efficient LED systems to enhance safety and community event support, aligned with the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan.
Alma Square
Alma Square is a landmark mixed-use development transforming the North Perth town centre. It features 108 residential apartments and over 1,500 square metres of ground-floor retail and hospitality space. As of April 2026, excavation works are ongoing and the concrete structure is commencing. The development includes resort-style amenities such as a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and a level 6 rooftop sky lounge with panoramic city views. Sustainability features include a 7-star NatHERS rating, solar power, and EV charging infrastructure.Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2028.
1,136 residents of Coolbinia are employed, from a labour force of 1,147. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,564, about 82% 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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Coolbinia features an exceptionally skilled and educated workforce with notable strength in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at a minimal 1.0%, and a 3.8% increase in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch's regional data compilations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,136 individuals, with local unemployment sitting 3.2% lower than the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth, while labor participation registered a healthy 74.2% against the metropolitan mark of 69.9%. In addition, Census records show that only 13.0% of workers operated from home, a metric influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. Workforce concentration in professional & technical disciplines is especially pronounced, tracking at 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. In contrast, the manufacturing industry engages only 2.3% of workers compared to the 5.5% regional standard. As a predominantly residential neighborhood, local on-site employment opportunities remain limited based on Census measures comparing resident workers against jobs located within the area. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS datasets over the prior 12-month period reveals that employment rose by 3.8% alongside a 3.9% expansion in the local labour force, ensuring local joblessness remained virtually unchanged. Across Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0% and the labour force expanded by 2.5%, while the jobless rate moved up by 0.4 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on future workforce trends. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across specific industries. When these sectoral projections are applied to Coolbinia's existing occupational profile, local employment is modeled to rise by 7.2% across five years and 14.6% over ten years (calculated via simple occupational weighting for general modeling and excluding localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Coolbinia is $3,229 a week (about $168,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,192 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,207 a year against an average of $105,514. 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Coolbinia among the nation's top-earning areas, displaying a median individual income of $79,207 and an average of $105,514, substantially exceeding Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023 places modeled March 2026 earnings at roughly $87,864 for the median and $117,047 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed across the 90th to 98th percentiles nationwide. High earners are heavily represented, with 42.2% of individuals (807 people) making $4000+ per week, in sharp contrast to the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 32.0%.
Overall, 53.2% of residents generate weekly incomes above $3,000, underscoring substantial community wealth. Local households preserve 90.4% of their earnings after servicing shelter expenses, which underpins immense retail spending capacity and elevates the locality to the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coolbinia had 583 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 11% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 10.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Coolbinia was made up of 85.4% separate houses and 14.5% other dwellings including townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to Greater Perth where standalone houses represented 77.8% and alternative formats 22.1%. Outright home ownership stood at an elevated 41.8%, notably above metropolitan levels, while 42.4% of homes carried a mortgage and 15.8% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,600 compared to $1,907 across Perth metro and $1,863 nationally. Conversely, median weekly rents of $350 aligned with the metropolitan median of $350 while remaining below the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coolbinia counted 583 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 637 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 21% 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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Family units constitute 77.0% of all local residences, comprised of couple families with children at 46.8%, childless couples at 22.5%, and single-parent households at 6.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.0%, featuring single-person households at 20.5% and group arrangements at 3.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.7% of adults in Coolbinia hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 10.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 440 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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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Residents of Coolbinia achieve tertiary education rates well above broader regional measures, with 49.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, compared with 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees represent the highest share at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational qualifications account for 20.9% of credentials among people aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.6% of all residents actively participating in education. This proportion comprises 10.2% attending primary schools, 10.1% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 7.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Coolbinia reaches 13 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 transport connectivity across Coolbinia is facilitated by 13 active transit stops operating across 4 individual bus routes, delivering a total of 1,044 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as exceptional, with commuters situated an average distance of 139 meters from their closest stop. Being largely a dormitory residential community, travel is mostly outbound; private vehicles serve as the main commuting method at 84%, followed by 10% utilizing buses. Vehicle availability averages 1.8 cars per household, surpassing the wider regional level, while a modest 13.0% worked from home according to 2021 Census data collected under pandemic circumstances.
Public transport frequency provides an average of 149 departures daily across the combined network, generating roughly 80 weekly services for each dedicated transit stop.
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75.5% of residents in Coolbinia report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Health indicators across Coolbinia are exceptionally positive according to AreaSearch metrics evaluating chronic disease and mortality, showing minimal illness prevalence across every demographic group. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 69% of the population (1,321 people), which significantly outpaces the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. The two primary health conditions diagnosed locally are mental health disorders and arthritis, reported by 6.8 and 5.8% of community members, respectively. A substantial 75.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking above the Greater Perth rate of 71.9%.
The working-age population exhibits low chronic disease frequency, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of residents (260 people), below the 15.9% metropolitan level. Health outcomes across older cohorts remain very favorable and closely mirror broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coolbinia is largely Australian-born, at 76.9% of residents, with 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.6%) and Australian (22.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coolbinia sits above typical levels, with overseas-born individuals making up 23.1% of the community and 12.8% of households communicating in a language other than English. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 43.5% of residents. Most distinctive is the local Jewish community, which accounts for 10.4% of residents, markedly exceeding the Greater Perth baseline of 0.3%. In terms of parental ancestry, the most widely reported heritages in Coolbinia are English at 22.6% (below the regional benchmark of 28.0%), Australian at 22.0%, and Italian at 10.9% (substantially higher than the 4.2% regional average).
Other notable ethnic representations include residents of Macedonian heritage at 1.6% compared to 0.4% regionally, Polish at 1.3% against 0.7%, and South Australian at 1.2% versus 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coolbinia is 40. 22.5% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Coolbinia aligns closely with Greater Perth, with the maximum variation across the four primary age tiers being 6.9 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the local median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that census. Since that count, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 23.0% to an estimated 24.8% of the populace. Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are expected to drive the majority of demographic increases, expanding by 75 residents (29%) to reach a total of 335, while child, young adult, and middle-aged brackets are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coolbinia
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,751 at the 2021 Census → 1,913 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 (SAL50325). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.