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Dalkeith has an estimated 4,987 residents, up from 4,398 at the 2021 Census — a change of 589 people, or 13.4%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,657 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 broader ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the population of the suburb of Dalkeith stands at approximately 4,987 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 589 people (13.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,398 people. Such change stems from an estimated resident count of 4,943 determined via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 31 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. Consequently, population density settles at 1,656 persons per square kilometer, exceeding benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch's nationwide study areas.
Outperforming the wider Australian benchmark of 9.5%, the suburb of Dalkeith experienced a 13.4% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Inbound international migration served as the primary contributor, acting virtually as the sole driver of population expansion in recent times. In its modeling, AreaSearch integrates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts published in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline figures) for each local SA2. Where specific coverage is lacking or for timeframes beyond 2032, cohort-level growth projections from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, future population growth for the suburb of Dalkeith is anticipated to track above national median rates, with combined SA2 models pointing to an expansion of 602 persons to 2041, translating into a cumulative 11.2% rise across the 16 years.
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234 new dwellings have been approved in Dalkeith over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Dwelling approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area metrics indicate an average of roughly 46 residential approvals annually in Dalkeith, totaling an estimated 234 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 32 approved during FY-25 to date. Over those preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local development absorbed an average of 2.3 new residents per constructed dwelling, signaling solid underlying demand to underpin real estate values. New residential construction carries an average value of $1,181,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis by builders on upscale, premium residences.
Concurrently, $62.0 million in commercial project approvals has been logged during the current financial year, highlighting energetic local commercial investment. On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Dalkeith outpace Greater Perth by 139.0%, providing prospective purchasers with expanded options despite a recent moderating of construction momentum. This elevated volume significantly exceeds national norms, pointing to strong builder appetite. Recent project filings comprise 33.0% detached houses alongside 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density stock offers viable pathways for downsizing residents, investors, and new entrants. It marks a clear departure from the standing built environment (where standalone houses comprise 96.0%), reflecting constrained development land, evolving residential preferences, and demand for varied housing price points. Approximately 133 people per dwelling approval characterizes the district, indicating an expanding residential sector. Moving forward, projections indicate Dalkeith will gain 558 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current building activity suggests incoming supply will comfortably satisfy resident requirements, generating supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
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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 Dalkeith. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.55 billion. 14 are already under construction and 23 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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Local infrastructure projects and strategic urban planning play a vital role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 projects anticipated to influence the local landscape. Prominent undertakings include Arbour Dalkeith, Tawarri Hot Springs, Dalkeith Townhomes, and Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Nedlands Reserve (Nedlands Village Precinct)
Nedlands Reserve is a 7.4ha master-planned mixed-use precinct transforming the former Hollywood Senior High School site. The WAPC-approved Precinct Structure Plan (SPN 2379) facilitates approximately 500 dwellings through a mix of green title residential lots, townhouses, and apartments. Key features include 15,900sqm of medical and mixed-use GFA along Monash Ave, the retention of the Regis Nedlands aged care facility, and a 0.6ha central public park designed by Plan E Landscape Architects. The development prioritizes a permeable grid-based street network and sustainable water management.
Nedlands Square
Redevelopment of the Captain Stirling Hotel precinct into a new town centre anchored by a 4,000 sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket. The project includes 28 specialty stores, a medical and wellness precinct, alfresco dining, a community market square, and 368 on-site car parks. It also involves the extensive restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Captain Stirling Hotel into the modern retail and social hub.
Tawarri Hot Springs
A $45-million wellness center in Dalkeith featuring over 5,500 sqm of space with over twenty thermal bathing experiences, saunas, hammams, a Vichy shower, cold plunge pools, a day spa, yoga and Pilates classes, and a caf'. The project uses geothermally heated water from the Yarragadee Aquifer and aims for a 6 Green Star rating, transforming the historic Dalkeith Hot Pool site into a sustainable destination.
UWA Nedlands Masterplan
The University of Western Australia is developing a draft Masterplan to guide future use of its Nedlands campus (Lot 8235 Gordon Street), a 14-hectare site bounded by Stirling Highway, Hampden Road, Clifton Street and Gordon Street. The masterplan is being refined through 2025-26 and, once endorsed by the UWA Senate, will inform the State Government's UWA-QEII Improvement Scheme (currently being prepared by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, with the scheme expected to be operational by 2027-28).Future uses under consideration include diverse forms of accommodation, commercial and retail outlets, community services such as childcare and allied health, and an Innovation Hub. A separate 14-storey student accommodation project (847 beds) on the north-east corner of the site was approved in February 2025 and commenced construction in September 2025, with first occupancy expected Semester 1, 2028.
ALDI Nedlands
Redevelopment of the former Captain Stirling Shopping Centre into a new retail hub anchored by an ALDI supermarket. The $12 million project features six smaller specialty commercial tenancies, a rear laneway, and semi-basement car parking with 96 onsite bays. After years of planning, the development application secured State Development Assessment Panel (DAP) approval on February 11, 2025. The development is designed to integrate with the adjacent Woolworths-anchored Nedlands Square precinct.
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre, providing modern and functional facilities for school and community camps, conferences, and workshops. The wider precinct is a site of deep cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, known as Dyoondalup. Recent completed works in the broader Point Walter Reserve include the Dyoondalup Bike Park and playground upgrades.
Numa
Major mixed-use development featuring 275 high-end apartments across three towers (18-24 storeys) plus over 3,500sqm of commercial, retail and entertainment space. Includes town square and public realm areas.
Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
2,506 residents of Dalkeith are employed, from a labour force of 2,526. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 8.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,457, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Dalkeith benefits from an accomplished professional talent pool, featuring prominent professional services engagement, an exceptionally modest unemployment rate of 0.8%, and a 1.1% gain in local employment over the trailing twelve months per AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,506, keeping local unemployment 3.4% beneath the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth, whereas labor force participation trails at 60.1% versus 69.9% across the broader metro. Census records reveal that 18.2% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind. Primary employment categories for the community encompass health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training.
The neighborhood displays notable concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.9 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, construction employment stands lower at 4.6%, against the 9.3% regional benchmark. A workforce density of 0.7 workers for each resident at the Census confirms local employment generation above typical standards. According to AreaSearch compilations of ABS and SALM figures across local statistical areas, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment climb by 1.1% against a 1.3% labor pool expansion, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. Comparatively, Greater Perth registered a 2.0% employment lift and a 2.5% increase in labor force, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point rise. National workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future occupational trajectory. When mapped across the local industry baseline, these five- and ten-year national outlooks—forecasting overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—project local employment increases of 8.1% over five years and 16.5% over ten years, based on simple industry weighting rather than local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Dalkeith is $4,672 a week (about $243,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,403 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $99,001 a year against an average of $267,998. The average runs 171% 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings within the suburb of Dalkeith rank among the highest nationally, featuring a median income of $99,001 and an average income of $267,998, far exceeding Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in a 10.93% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $109,822 (median) and $297,290 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household incomes within the 96th to 99th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 57.2% of residents (2,852 people) positioned in the top $4000+ bracket, in contrast to the broader region where 32.0% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Furthermore, 64.4% generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underscoring substantial local affluence. Residents keep 90.4% of income following housing expenditures, yielding exceptional disposable resources, while the SEIFA index places the community in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dalkeith had 1,423 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $802 a week and the median mortgage repayment $5,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Dalkeith consisted of 96.3% houses alongside 3.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 56.1%, substantially higher than regional averages, while mortgaged homes accounted for 27.8% and rented dwellings comprised 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $5,000 and median weekly rent reached $802, notably higher than Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Dalkeith far outstrip the Australian baseline of $1,863, with rental rates likewise substantially above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dalkeith counted 1,423 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,614 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations constitute 85.7% of all local residences, including 48.1% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3%, consisting of lone person households at 13.4% and group households at 1.1%. The average household size sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.7% of adults in Dalkeith hold a university qualification, including 39.6% with a bachelor degree and 18.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 4.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 358 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,183 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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Academic credentials in Dalkeith sit well above state and regional averages, with 62.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 39.6%, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications (18.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational and technical training accounts for 12.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (4.6%). Engagement with formal schooling is extensive, with 33.9% of the local population actively participating in studies. This encompasses 11.5% attending secondary education, 10.1% enrolled in primary education, and 9.0% engaged in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Dalkeith reaches 47 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Dalkeith encompasses 47 active transport stops providing bus connections across the locality. A network of 3 distinct routes operates through these stops, delivering 307 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the nearest boarding point. Due to its residential character, outbound commuting dominates, with private car travel representing 86% of journeys and 8% completed by bus. Private vehicle ownership sits at 2.1 per dwelling, outpacing regional averages, while 18.2% of residents worked remotely according to 2021 Census returns (which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances).
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 43 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.0% of residents in Dalkeith report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 2.8% 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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Public health records reviewed by AreaSearch indicate excellent health outcomes across Dalkeith, characterized by low chronic illness prevalence across all age categories and private health insurance coverage covering approximately 134% of the total population (6,660 people). This rate substantially exceeds the 59.0% observed across Greater Perth and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. The primary diagnosed ailments in the community are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 6.0% of residents respectively, whereas 75.0% reported no chronic medical issues, outperforming the Greater Perth level of 71.9%. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.9% of the population (992 people), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, with older residents maintaining robust health outcomes aligned with national population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.9% of Dalkeith residents were born overseas and 19.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.4%) and Australian (18.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Dalkeith exceeds typical local markets, with 19.2% of residents utilizing a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 54.6% of residents. The community also features a distinct concentration of Judaism at 0.7% of the populace, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestry backgrounds in Dalkeith are English at 24.4%, Australian at 18.3%, and Chinese at 13.9%, the latter significantly exceeding the 4.0% regional level. Additional notable representations include South Australian backgrounds at 1.1% of Dalkeith (vs 1.0% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (vs 1.5%), and Sri Lankan at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dalkeith is 43, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.3% 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 profile in Dalkeith reflects a pairing of young residents with mature-aged parents. As of August 2026 estimates, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 36.7% of the locality versus 30.5% in Greater Perth, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.9% compared to 30.9% regionally. The estimated median age is 43, down from 45 at the 2021 Census, yet 6 years above the Greater Perth mark of 37 at the same Census, alongside a national median of 38 at the same Census. Between Census intervals, middle-aged and transitioning retiree cohorts (45 - 64) declined from 28.1% to an estimated 24.8%.
Concurrently, residents aged 5 to 14 dropped from 15.4% to an estimated 13.0%, while the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 14.9% to 21.4% with no corresponding expansion in the youngest brackets. By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are forecast to generate the largest numerical growth, increasing by 357 (36%) to 1,349, while younger demographics are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dalkeith
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,398 at the 2021 Census → 4,987 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 (SAL50374). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.