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Cottesloe has an estimated 8,960 residents, up from 7,750 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,210 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 2,389 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 ABS regional updates and newly confirmed post-Census addresses, the suburb of Cottesloe has an estimated count of around 8,960 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,750 people, this represents an expansion of 1,210 people (15.6%). This change stems from an estimated resident base of 8,958 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 100 validated new addresses post-dating the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,389 persons per square kilometer, ranking in the top quartile of nationally monitored locations.
With a 15.6% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Cottesloe outpaced both the broader SA3 area and the national average (9.5%), establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating approximately 87.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate movements. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures pegged to 2022. For uncovered locations and post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 benchmarks) are incorporated. Under these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Cottesloe is slated for population growth exceeding the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,818 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which equals a 20.3% rise over the 16 years.
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253 new dwellings have been approved in Cottesloe over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch show that Cottesloe averages roughly 50 dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 253 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 19 recorded to date in FY-25. Over the same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), inbound migration averaged 3.9 people per approved dwelling each year, creating an imbalance where demand outstrips supply, typically heightening buyer competition and elevating price pressures. New dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,998,000, underscoring a strong developer orientation toward upscale, high-end residential offerings.
Furthermore, commercial planning approvals worth $62.3 million have been logged this financial year, highlighting robust local non-residential development. Per capita residential construction in Cottesloe tracks 17.0% above the regional average across the 5 year period relative to Greater Perth, sustaining healthy inventory levels and bolstering established real estate values, despite recent moderation in activity. Approvals are dominated by standalone houses at 77.0%, while attached housing accounts for 23.0%, preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family living. With approximately 256 people per approval, the local property market demonstrates characteristics of an evolving transition. Long-term projections indicate that Cottesloe's resident base will rise by 1,816 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While current building activity aligns with these growth projections, purchasers are likely to encounter intensifying market competition as local numbers rise.
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cottesloe, worth an estimated $844 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.1 billion. 13 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 outcomes and development trajectory are heavily driven by major capital works, civic infrastructure, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 significant developments impacting the surrounding area, highlighted by the Cottesloe Village Precinct and Town Centre Redevelopment, Ocean Village Cottesloe, 7-11 Station Street Mixed-Use Precinct, and the McCabe Street Mixed-Use Residential Precinct (Former Rocky Bay Site).
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Cottesloe Village Precinct and Town Centre Redevelopment
A transformative mixed-use revitalisation of the Cottesloe town centre. The project, led by Sirona Urban, features 125 luxury residences, a 128-room 5-star boutique hotel, and 2,400sqm of retail and hospitality space. Key elements include the activation of laneways, a new mid-block pedestrian link connecting Napoleon Street to the Cottesloe METRONET station, and significant public realm enhancements to improve local connectivity.
Cottesloe Foreshore Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the Cottesloe foreshore to improve beach access, create additional recreational space, reduce traffic, and improve pedestrian access. Includes an amphitheater of grass terraces, a lookout and fitness area, and a pedestrian piazza.
Cottesloe Foreshore Revitalisation Project
Staged revitalisation of the Cottesloe Beach foreshore along Marine Parade between Forrest Street and Eric Street, delivered by the Town of Cottesloe. Council adopted the Foreshore Masterplan in 2018 and approved detailed construction drawings in 2021. In May 2026 the Town secured $10 million from the Australian Government's Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program, which combined with a $5 million Town contribution funds Stage One, representing about half of the overall works. Stage One converts Carpark One into public open space with terraced seating, an event plaza and landscaped community areas, widens footpaths along Marine Parade, adds traffic calming to create safer shared space for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, and delivers improved universal beach access plus extensive tree planting.Later stages cover an active recreation hub with upgraded junior and main playgrounds and outdoor fitness facilities, and the North Cottesloe piazza and coastal gardens. The Town continues discussions with the State Government to fund the balance of the project. Construction is expected to run about three years once it commences, with completion anticipated in late 2028 or 2029.
7-11 Station Street Mixed-Use Precinct
A landmark mixed-use precinct by Sirona Urban that received Western Australian Planning Commission approval on 19 June 2025 under Part 17 of the Planning and Development Act. The Architectus-designed development will replace existing low-rise retail buildings on a 3,200 square metre site adjacent to Cottesloe Station with two towers of 15 and 17 storeys above a three-storey podium. It comprises 125 apartments (5 studios, 4 one-bedroom, 65 two-bedroom, 49 three-bedroom and 2 four-bedroom), a 128-room boutique five-star hotel with restaurant, function area, lounge, bar, co-working spaces and pool, around 1,300 square metres of ground-floor commercial, retail and hospitality space, and four levels of basement parking with 289 bays.A new pedestrian link will connect Station Street to De Nardi Lane, with podium-level amenities including a pool, cocktail lounge and gym. The project is intended to act as a catalyst for broader Cottesloe town centre revitalisation. A hotel operator is yet to be announced, and detailed design and marketing are underway following approval.
Ocean Village Cottesloe
A six level luxury apartment building with 38 premium residences opposite Cottesloe Beach, offering ocean views, generous balconies and high end finishes, designed by MJA Studio for Blackburne and 3West Group.
Local Planning Strategy 2026 - Town of Mosman Park
The Local Planning Strategy 2026 is a 10-15 year framework directing land use and housing growth in Mosman Park. It focuses on sustainable development, particularly near the Stirling Highway corridor and railway line, aiming to balance growth with local character. In February 2026, the Council supported the strategy with modifications following public advertising and forwarded it to the Western Australian Planning Commission for final certification.
Monument Bay Integrated Care Community
Curtin Heritage Living is planning Monument Bay, a mixed-use integrated care community on the 2.8 hectare former Rocky Bay site at 60 McCabe Street, Mosman Park. The project is intended to include aged care, supported living, retirement living, residential housing, townhouses and community spaces, with potential cafes, restaurants, wellness uses, public open space and a small-household dementia care model. Scheme Amendment No. 9 has been approved and gazetted, enabling residential zoning with R40, R60 and R160 density codes, while the detailed masterplan and future development approvals are still to follow.
Cottesloe Civic Centre Development
New civic centre development including community facilities, council offices, and public meeting spaces with improved accessibility and modern amenities.
5,033 residents of Cottesloe are employed, from a labour force of 5,107. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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 8,067, about 90% 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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Cottesloe boasts a well-educated labor pool where professional services are prominently represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.4% during the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,033 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.2% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment centers primarily around professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local workforce exhibits strong specialization in professional & technical fields, where representation reaches 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction engages only 5.2% of workers, lagging the Greater Perth benchmark of 9.3%. A comparison between resident workers and local workplace counts confirms that this predominantly residential precinct generates limited internal employment. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics over the trailing 12-month period show local employment expanding by 2.4% against a 2.7% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Perth, employment rose 2.0%, the labor pool grew 2.5%, and unemployment shifted upward by 0.4 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project broad employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-by-sector rates vary. Applying these projections to Cottesloe's existing industry distribution indicates potential local job expansion of 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in Cottesloe is $3,351 a week (about $174,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,458 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $84,217 a year against an average of $295,283. The average runs 251% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Cottesloe within the top national percentile. Median taxpayer income reached $84,217 and mean income was $295,283, 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 estimates indicate a median of $93,422 and an average of $327,557. In the Census 2021, personal, family, and household earnings situated the suburb of Cottesloe in the 97th to 98th percentiles nationwide. A notable 44.1% of individuals (3,951 individuals) earned in the $4000+ income range, contrasting with Greater Perth where the $1,500 - 2,999 category formed the largest segment at 32.0%.
High-income earners earning over $3,000 weekly represented 54.4%, highlighting significant spending capacity. Net income retention after housing costs stood at 88.3%, and the SEIFA income metric ranks in the 10th decile.
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Cottesloe had 2,892 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 19% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,925 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Cottesloe was composed of 69.0% separate houses and 31.0% multi-unit or other configurations (including semi-detached units and apartments), whereas Greater Perth recorded 77.8% detached dwellings and 22.1% alternative types. Outright property ownership in Cottesloe reached 46.2%, significantly higher than the metropolitan norm, with mortgaged properties comprising 26.7% and tenant-occupied homes representing 27.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $3,925 and median weekly rent was $550, compared to Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local repayments far exceed the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the typical weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cottesloe counted 2,892 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,344 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 25% 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 the bulk of living arrangements at 70.3%, comprising couples with children at 31.7%, childless couples at 30.4%, and single parent families at 7.3%. Non-family living situations make up 29.7%, consisting of single-person households at 25.3% and group arrangements at 4.5%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Perth figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.6% of adults in Cottesloe hold a university qualification, including 41.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 349 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,170 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 qualification rates in Cottesloe markedly exceed standard benchmarks, with 60.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 27.9% statewide in WA and 30.1% across Greater Perth. Bachelor degree holders constitute 41.0% of the population, alongside postgraduate degree holders at 15.4% and graduate diploma recipients at 4.2%. Vocational qualifications are held by 16.5% of people aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 7.5%. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.1% of the population currently undertaking studies. This cohort comprises 9.4% enrolled in secondary school, 8.8% in higher education or tertiary institutions, and 8.1% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Cottesloe reaches 39 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transportation across Cottesloe encompasses 39 operational bus and rail stops served by 7 distinct routes, generating 1,589 weekly transit departures. Overall transit connectivity is solid, with properties sitting an average distance of 216 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban character, commuting is predominantly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 79% of trips, trains carrying 11%, and cycling representing 3%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, while 16.9% of residents worked remotely at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic-related conditions. Public transport services provide an aggregate of 227 trips per day across the network, translating to around 40 weekly departures per facility.
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75.5% of residents in Cottesloe report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch epidemiological assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses indicate exceptional community health in Cottesloe, featuring minimal illness rates across all demographic cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extraordinarily widespread at approximately 144% of the population (12,937 people), standing well above the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.5 and 5.7% of the populace respectively, while 75.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, outpacing the Greater Perth figure of 71.9%. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.2% of residents (1,989 people), compared to 15.9% regionally, with older demographics displaying excellent health metrics that match broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Cottesloe residents were born overseas and 6.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Cottesloe align closely with Greater Perth baselines, showing 74.2% Australian-born residents, an 89.0% citizenship rate, and 93.3% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation at 47.7% of the population. Judaism reflects an identifiable demographic presence at 0.3%, matching the wider Greater Perth proportion of 0.3%. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry forms the largest group at 34.1% (compared to the regional level of 28.0%), followed by Australian heritage at 23.2% and Scottish ancestry at 10.0%. Other distinct representations include Welsh heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.7% regionally), French background at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and South Australian ancestry at 0.9% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cottesloe is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.2% 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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Cottesloe skews older than surrounding areas, with residents aged 65+ making up 22.2% of the population on updated August 2026 estimates, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 24.6% against a regional benchmark of 30.9%. The estimated median age is 43, down from 44 at the 2021 Census, yet 6 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The cohort aged 45 - 64 saw the most pronounced contraction, falling from 27.7% to an estimated 24.6%.
Projections toward 2041 anticipate the largest expansion within the 65+ demographic, rising by 1,183 residents (59%) to reach 3,172.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cottesloe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,750 at the 2021 Census → 8,960 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 (SAL50343). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.