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East Perth has an estimated 14,359 residents, up from 11,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,678 people, or 22.9%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 4,487 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 ABS demographic data analysed for the surrounding region and subsequent address checks conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of East Perth has an estimated residency of 14,359 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,678 people (22.9%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,681 people. The figure is derived from the resident population of 14,359, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP numbers released in June 2025 alongside an additional 8 validated new addresses detected post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 4,487 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas analysed nationwide by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 22.9% expansion rate of the suburb of East Perth since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure (9.3%) as well as state benchmarks, positioning it as a key regional growth hub. This demographic expansion was primarily underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 93.0% of the total population increase in recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2-specific figures are unavailable, and to calculate demographic changes after 2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS, which rely on 2022 data. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, a major population expansion is anticipated within the highest quartile of statistical regions nationwide, with the suburb of East Perth projected to grow by 3,533 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a total rise of 24.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
616 new dwellings have been approved in East Perth over the past five years, an average of 123 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 114 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits distributed from local statistical data, East Perth has averaged approximately 123 residential approvals per annum, representing a total of 616 approved dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 12 permits have been registered so far. With an average of 3.6 new residents added for each completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new supply is falling short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer interest and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,033,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $2.8 million in the current financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality. In comparison to Greater Perth, East Perth shows elevated building activity, registering 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which helps maintain availability for buyers while supporting values for existing properties. The mix of recent building projects consists of 2.0% detached houses and 98.0% townhouses or apartments. High-density structures of this type offer more affordable options and cater to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Recording approximately 83 people per dwelling approval, East Perth exhibits the typical markers of a expanding locality. Long-term forecasts indicate that East Perth will gain 3,533 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of property development seems well aligned with future requirements, promoting balanced market conditions and preventing sharp price escalations.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Perth, worth an estimated $3.22 billion. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 61 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 performance is highly influenced by changes to infrastructure, major construction, and zoning policies. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects expected to impact the local area. Principal projects include the East Perth Affordable and Social Housing Project, Kings Square 5 Tower, Garden Towers East Perth, and Riverside, with details on the most relevant developments provided below.
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Riverside
Riverside is a transformative 40-hectare urban renewal precinct at Perth's eastern gateway, designed to accommodate 7,000 residents across 4,000 dwellings and 94,000sqm of commercial space. Current active works include the conversion of the former Fraser Suites at 10 Adelaide Terrace into the East Perth affordable and social housing project, providing 236 dwellings with the first residents moving in from March 2026. Additionally, the State Government is investing 12.9 million AUD to upgrade the Waterbank site into a professional training base for the Perth Bears NRL team, featuring high-performance fields and facilities ahead of their 2027 season entry.The broader precinct continues to integrate major components like the WACA Ground Improvement Project and the Queens Riverside residential developments.
Waterbank East Perth - Interim Sporting Precinct
The original $1.3 billion Lendlease residential development at Waterbank was cancelled following geotechnical investigations finding the reclaimed land unsuitable for major development. The WA Government and DevelopmentWA are now transforming the 6.6-hectare foreshore site into interim public open space and a professional training base for the Perth Bears, Australia's newest NRL club entering competition in March 2027. Interim landscaping works commenced June 2025, including new playing fields, goal posts, enhanced subsoil drainage, improved turf, native landscaping, footpaths, lighting, and CCTV.The site sits within the 40-hectare Riverside Redevelopment Area alongside the WACA Ground, Queens Gardens, and the Swan River foreshore. Full completion of landscaping is anticipated April 2026. Long-term redevelopment options for the broader site remain under consideration.
WACA Ground Improvement Project
Completed $189 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground into a 10,000-seat multi-sport, cricket, wellness and community precinct. The project delivers a high-performance cricket centre, The Pavilion aquatic and health hub with a 50m pool, waterslides, splash park and gym, a cafe, function spaces, all-abilities facilities, an upgraded museum and public spaces supporting year-round community use in East Perth.
Garden Towers East Perth
Garden Towers is a $277 million luxury residential development by Finbar Group featuring 331 apartments across two towers (East and West). The project integrates the repurposed heritage-listed Materials Science Building into a vibrant ground-floor retail plaza with 13 commercial spaces and an alfresco dining area. Residential amenities include a level 36 rooftop sky deck, pool, gym, and resident lounges overlooking Queens Gardens and the Swan River.
Kings Square 5 Tower
Kerry Stokes-backed Flagship Property Holdings' $180 million, 27-storey commercial tower at 580 Wellington Street in Perth's CBD, within the Perth City Link Precinct. Designed by Architectus, the tower will deliver 44,233 sqm of prime office space across 20 levels, three levels of co-working and conference space, ground floor food and beverage tenancies, basement parking, and 1,191 sqm of wellness and end-of-trip facilities. The building features photovoltaic panels integrated into the external curtain wall. Approved by DevelopmentWA in 2022; the site was listed for sale via CBRE in early 2023 and remains in design phase with no construction commenced as of 2026.
East Perth Affordable and Social Housing Project
Conversion of the former Fraser Suites serviced apartment complex in the Queens Riverside precinct into up to 236 long-term affordable and social housing dwellings. The first refurbishment stage by Kardan Construction has been completed, allowing staged tenant move-ins from March 2026. A second stage of works will deliver further upgrades and modifications to improve layout and resident functionality. Foundation Housing Limited has been appointed as Community Housing Provider to manage the complex, including tenant services, maintenance and community wellbeing initiatives.
East Perth Primary School
A 165 million dollar vertical public primary school designed to accommodate up to 600 students, with capacity for future expansion to 800. The four-storey facility includes specialist learning areas, a library, community hall, and sports fields. It is the first public primary school in the Perth CBD in over 100 years and is designed to meet the needs of the fast-growing inner-city population.
Building Perth's Future Sport and Recreation Hub
City of Perth masterplan for a new East Perth sport, recreation and community precinct at the Perth Bowling and Recreation Club site. The proposal consolidates sport and community facilities, provides a new bowling club, outdoor courts, youth and community spaces, and enables a mixed-use development site with residential and commercial uses that could accommodate about 400 dwellings. Public consultation on the draft masterplan has occurred and planning scheme amendment work is part of the next delivery pathway.
9,915 residents of East Perth are employed, from a labour force of 10,487. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 77.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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 19,990, about 139% 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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East Perth has a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of workers in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 0.9% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 9,915 residents in active employment, though the unemployment rate sits 1.3% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labour force participation is exceptionally high at 77.2% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census records indicate that a minor 9.1% of the workforce worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 restriction periods.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The workforce is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. With a ratio of 1.5 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more positions than it has residents and drawing commuting workers from nearby districts. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 0.9% and the labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, and an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for potential future demand within East Perth. These projections, which cover five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to East Perth's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Perth is $2,005 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,174 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,208 a year against an average of $86,645. 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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According to AreaSearch compilations of postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of East Perth recorded a median income of $63,208 and an average income of $86,645. These figures are among the highest nationwide, comparing to averages of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $70,117 for median income and $96,115 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that individual weekly earnings of $1,174 place the area in the 89th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows that 34.4% of the population (4,939 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.0% in the same category. Local housing costs absorb 17.5% of income, yet high wages keep net disposable income in the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Perth had 5,564 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 90% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of East Perth at the time of the latest Census was composed of 3.9% standalone houses and 96.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing forms, compared to the broader Perth metropolitan area where houses made up 77.8% and other options accounted for 22.1%. Home ownership rates in East Perth were lower than the Perth metro average, sitting at 16.5%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with a mortgage (20.8%) or renting tenants (62.7%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,950 was higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent stood at $410, compared to $350 across the wider Perth metro area.
On a national level, mortgage costs in East Perth exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Perth counted 5,564 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,840 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 50.6%, which consists of 11.2% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 4.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.4%, with single-person households representing 40.6% and shared households making up 8.8% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 residents is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.7% of adults in East Perth hold a university qualification, including 35.4% with a bachelor degree and 16.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 12.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,306 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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 East Perth are considerably higher than broader benchmarks, with 54.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This high level of education positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational studies represent 24.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (12.8%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.2% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This group includes 11.9% enrolled in higher education, 3.3% in primary school, and 2.7% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Perth reaches 61 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 19,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Analysis of local transit indicates there are 61 active stops in East Perth, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 64 separate routes, which support 18,992 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 126 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 46% of workers, followed by buses at 30% and walking at 11%. Car ownership averages 0.5 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A minor 9.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Transit services average 2,713 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 311 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.4% of residents in East Perth report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 show excellent results in East Perth, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, which reveal low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 62% of the population (8,845 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 5.3% of the population, respectively, while 78.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 13.2% of the population (1,895 people), which is below the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.7% of East Perth residents were born overseas and 41.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.8%) and Chinese (11.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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East Perth ranks as one of the most multicultural areas in the country, with 41.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 60.7% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation in East Perth is Christianity, representing 36.4% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.6% of the population compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth. Regarding parent birthplaces, the primary ancestral groups in East Perth are English at 20.8% of the population, which is below the metropolitan average of 28.0%, Other at 18.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 11.2%, and Chinese at 11.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 4.0%.
In addition, there are notable differences in other ancestral groups: Spanish ancestry is represented at 1.0% in East Perth (compared to 0.4% regionally), Korean at 1.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Perth is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.2% 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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The median age of 34 years in East Perth is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, East Perth has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (31.9%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (2.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years, shifting from 35 down to 34. The 25 to 34 demographic increased from 29.5% to 31.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 age bracket rose from 3.0% to 4.3%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.1% to 9.9% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow by 18%, adding 811 residents to reach 5,392, while the 5 to 14 age group is projected to grow by a modest 3% (10 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Perth
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 13 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,681 at the 2021 Census → 14,359 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 May 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 (SAL50464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.