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Djugun has an estimated 3,655 residents, up from 3,291 at the 2021 Census — a change of 364 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 161 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 390 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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In the suburb of Djugun, the population is estimated at around 3,655 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. Compared to the 3,291 people documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 364 people (11.1%). The updated count stems from an AreaSearch estimate of 3,651 residents derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 161 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a population density of 389 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample room per resident and opportunities for future expansion.
Outpacing the national average of 9.5%, the suburb of Djugun recorded an 11.1% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth benchmark. Inward gains were mostly spurred by natural growth, which comprised approximately 52.0% of recent population increases. Projections for the suburb of Djugun draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures using 2022 as their starting point. To address locations outside this coverage and forecast figures beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates cohort-specific growth metrics from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Demographic models suggest the area will track above the national regional median, with consolidated SA2 forecasts indicating the suburb of Djugun will add 468 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 12.7% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
135 new dwellings have been approved in Djugun over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with 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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Residential building approval patterns compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area figures show that Djugun averages roughly 27 approved dwellings each year, with 135 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 21 recorded to date in FY-25. Over this same 5 financial years period (between FY-21 and FY-25), the community added an average of 3.4 new residents per year per finished dwelling, causing local requirements to heavily outstrip additions, which commonly exerts upward pressure on real estate pricing and intensifies buyer rivalry. Approved dwellings show an average construction cost of $451,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $11.3 million during this financial year, pointing toward an orderly volume of non-residential construction. When measured against Rest of WA, development activity across Djugun is moderately elevated, sitting 30.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period, which maintains balanced stock options while underpinning established property values. Detached houses account for 88.0% of new construction, with attached dwellings making up the remaining 12.0%, reinforcing the locality's open environment and catering to buyers seeking standalone space. Averaging around 177 people per dwelling approval, the community exhibits key hallmarks of an expanding locality. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, future population expansion will see Djugun gain 464 residents up to 2041. Maintaining the prevailing pace of construction should see fresh residential development comfortably absorb anticipated growth, creating advantageous market circumstances for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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 53 current infrastructure and development projects close to Djugun, worth an estimated $13.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. 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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Regional performance is fundamentally shaped by capital works, planning schemes, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 projects expected to influence the community. Notable developments encompass Broome North - Waranyjarri Estate, Broome Boating Facility, Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, and Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment, with key initiatives highlighted below.
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Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) into a modern health, sport, and recreation hub. The project includes a new gym, an indoor playground, an upgraded creche, gender-neutral change rooms, a multi-purpose room, an additional squash court, an upgraded cafe, and new administration offices.
Broome North - Waranyjarri Estate
Waranyjarri Estate is the primary residential precinct within the Broome North master-planned community. Designed for approximately 1,600 residents, the estate is Western Australia's only regional development with both EnviroDevelopment and Waterwise accreditation. Recent 2026 updates include the release of 111 new lots supported by a $40.7 million State Budget investment, the completion of the 550-metre Tanami Drive extension, and the successful operation of the 103-place Broome North Childcare Centre which opened in late 2025.
Town Beach Cafe Redevelopment
The Shire of Broome is progressing plans to replace the former Town Beach Cafe with a new year-round restaurant and cafe venue at Guwarri Town Beach. The project seeks a commercial operator to design, build and operate a contemporary beachfront facility with indoor and outdoor dining, supporting local residents, tourists and the wider Town Beach foreshore precinct. Submissions for earlier expressions of interest have closed, with the project positioned as Stage 3 of the broader Guwarri Town Beach redevelopment.
Sanctuary Road Caravan Park, Key Worker And Over 55S Village
The project features 286 tourist caravan sites, camping spots, cabins, park homes for key workers, and those aged over 55. Amenities include amphitheatre, pool, tennis court, and more for all residents.
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
A comprehensive urban renewal and foreshore redevelopment of the iconic Cable Beach. Stage 1 completed in 2025. Stage 2, currently under construction and expected to be completed by mid to late 2026, features a community plaza, water splash park, all-abilities playground, redesigned amphitheatre for events, and crucial coastal protection works.
Cable Beach Road East Intersection Improvements
Installation of modified intersection arrangements on Cable Beach Road East to reduce conflicting vehicle movements, improve pedestrian flow and safety, address existing pavement issues, and upgrade lighting. The project is being managed by the Shire of Broome and is funded partly through the Roads to Recovery Program.
Broome Boating Facility
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is progressing a proposed safe boating facility at the existing Entrance Point boat ramp site in Broome. The concept includes a four-lane boat ramp, two floating jetties, two groynes, a detached offshore breakwater, adjacent public amenity infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, restrooms, shade shelters, artwork and interpretive signage, plus parking for about 160 trailer bays and about 80 single car bays. The original 2021 EPA referral has been withdrawn because of elapsed time and design changes, but the project remains active.DTMI is refining the concept with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to reduce environmental, cultural and heritage impacts before seeking updated approvals. A business case has been completed and the project remains subject to full funding, detailed design and environmental approvals before construction can commence.
Blue Haze Light Industrial Estate
Blue Haze is Broome's principal light industrial estate, delivered by DevelopmentWA as an extension of the existing light industrial area and a core employment component of the 700-hectare Broome North development. Located about 4km from the Broome town centre in the Bilingurr growth corridor, the estate is now an established business centre with gyms, a service station, car and dog wash, laundry and dry cleaner, auto electrics, plumbing, windscreen replacement, crash repairs and a range of other operators trading.Stage 5 was released in March 2026 and delivered 15 fully serviced lots ranging from 2,400sqm to 3,753sqm along Tanami Drive, Cleopatra Street and Hatoyama View; as at the May 2026 sales campaign all 15 Stage 5 lots are under offer. Supporting works completed by DevelopmentWA include a 550-metre Tanami Drive extension and a new roundabout at Fairway Drive and Sanctuary Road, improving access between Blue Haze, Broome North and the Cable Beach precinct. The estate services demand for light industrial land across the greater Broome area and the wider Kimberley region.
2,146 residents of Djugun are employed, from a labour force of 2,207. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 79.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Djugun features an accomplished local workforce with a prominent presence in key service industries, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and a 3.0% annual increase in job numbers, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 2,146 residents were employed, while joblessness sat 0.7% lower than the 3.5% reported across Regional WA, and the labour participation rate reached an extraordinary 79.4% against 65.4% in Regional WA. Census responses showed that a modest 4.4% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be considered. The leading employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
Health care & social assistance displays remarkable concentration, representing an employment share 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, mining makes up a smaller portion of jobs at 2.9% relative to the 11.7% regional figure. With a Census ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, the suburb provides an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical area figures indicate that both total employment and the overall workforce expanded by 3.0% in the year to March 2026, preserving a steady rate of unemployment. Over the same interval, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% contraction in employment, workforce expansion of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 give additional perspective on potential future labor needs in Djugun. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce makeup to outline potential trends. Nationwide, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge considerably. Applying these sector weights to the local workforce suggests Djugun employment could climb 6.8% across five years and 14.2% across ten years (this represents a baseline proportional extrapolation for context and omits localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Djugun is $2,659 a week (about $138,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,355 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,059 a year against an average of $84,687. 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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Djugun records a median taxpayer income of $72,059 and an average of $84,687, according to AreaSearch aggregations of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023. These earnings rank among the highest across the nation and stand well above Regional WA benchmarks of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modern income figures are estimated at approximately $79,935 (median) and $93,943 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census highlights that Djugun personal, household, and family earnings all position between the 93rd and 96th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate that 39.4% of residents (1,440 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the metropolitan proportion of 31.1%. High-income earners form a substantial cohort, with 41.6% making more than $3,000 per week, reflecting considerable local spending capacity. Housing costs consume 14.7% of earnings, while disposable income places locals in the 93rd percentile and the SEIFA income index ranks the suburb in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Djugun had 981 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,343 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 13.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Djugun were divided into 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative housing forms), which closely aligns with Regional WA proportions of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was lower than the broader region at 10.1%, with remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (39.1%) or rented (50.9%). Local housing costs saw median monthly mortgage payments reach $2,343 and median weekly rents sit at $350, contrasting with Regional WA averages of $1,560 and $265. Relative to countrywide metrics, mortgage commitments in Djugun outstrip the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Djugun counted 981 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,090 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 42.5%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parent families accounting for 8.5%. Non-family living arrangements represent the remaining 21.9%, comprising lone person households at 18.2% and group households at 3.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.5 average observed across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Djugun hold a university qualification, including 22.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 346 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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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Educational qualifications in Djugun comfortably exceed broader regional outcomes, as 30.1% of people aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 17.6% across Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. This marked educational profile positions the community favorably for opportunities in the knowledge economy. University credentials are led by bachelor degrees at 22.3%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Technical and practical training is also widely represented, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (32.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). A significant share of the population is engaged in study, with 39.0% of residents actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down across tiers, 16.6% attend primary school, 11.5% are in secondary school, and 4.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Djugun reaches 6 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,380 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Local public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Djugun includes 6 transport stops comprising a mix of buses. These facilities are served by 1 individual routes that deliver a combined 134 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively low, with the typical resident residing 1383 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 91% of travel, while 3% travel by bicycle. Households maintain an average of 1.7 vehicles each, and a modest 4.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across all services, route frequency averages 19 trips per day, providing roughly 22 weekly trips at each separate stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.0% of residents in Djugun report no long-term health condition. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Djugun are above standard levels, as shown by AreaSearch findings on chronic illness and mortality metrics, with youth and older demographics both experiencing a minimal incidence of common medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 61% of the overall population (2,222 people), surpassing both the Regional WA figure of 56.4% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The primary ongoing health concerns reported across the community are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.5% and 5.8% of locals, respectively, while 82.0% of people reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 4.2% of the local population (153 people), a much smaller group than the 19.1% seen across Regional WA. Older residents maintain exceptionally robust health outcomes, achieving national standings that exceed those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Djugun is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 10.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.9%) and English (27.3%). 11.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Djugun displays a relatively modest level of cultural diversity, where 80.2% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 83.9% were born in Australia, and 89.3% speak only English at home. The most widely practiced faith is Christianity, which represents 36.1% of local residents. The most noticeable variation above regional averages occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the local population versus 0.7% across Regional WA. Looking at parental lineage, the three largest ancestral groups in Djugun are Australian at 28.9%, English at 27.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at 11.0%. Notable differences also appear among smaller cultural representations: French ancestry stands higher locally at 0.6% compared to 0.4% regionally, South Australian accounts for 0.6% locally (matching 0.6% regionally), and Macedonian represents 0.2% versus 0.1% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Djugun is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of the suburb of Djugun is largely centered around working adults with dependent children. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 38.7% of the community, exceeding the 26.6% reported across Regional WA, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent merely 4.2%, compared to 19.1% across the broader region. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Regional WA median of 40 from that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 35.5% to an estimated 38.7%.
This shift is highlighted by the 5 to 14 cohort declining from 17.9% to an estimated 15.6%, while the 15 to 24 group rose from 9.1% to 10.5% without replacement among younger age brackets. Heading towards 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to account for the bulk of local gains, expanding by 358 residents (25%) to 1,772, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to decrease over the timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Djugun
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 161 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,291 at the 2021 Census → 3,655 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 (SAL50415). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.