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Ellenbrook has an estimated 28,876 residents, up from 24,668 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,208 people, or 17.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 637 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 40.0% of that increase. That puts 2,235 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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Demographic updates from the ABS combined with AreaSearch's post-Census address validation place the population of the suburb of Ellenbrook at approximately 28,876 as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census tally of 24,668 people indicates an expansion of 4,208 people (17.1%). Such growth is derived from an ERP estimate of 28,575 residents determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release, alongside 637 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The suburb's density currently stands at 2,235 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the benchmark seen across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the nationwide pace (9.5%) and state levels, the 17.1% jump since the 2021 census positions the suburb of Ellenbrook as a prominent growth center regionally. Net interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 40.0% of all population additions over recent timeframes, though natural increases and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, and across all locations for timeframes beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort expansion rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Looking at forward demographic patterns, the suburb of Ellenbrook is expected to surpass the national statistical area median, gaining an estimated 4,679 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, which represents an overall 15.2% rise throughout the 16 years.
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878 new dwellings have been approved in Ellenbrook over the past five years, an average of 175 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 160 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 131, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building permit statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Ellenbrook has maintained an annual average of around 175 new residential approvals, yielding an estimated 878 approved homes across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 131 during FY-25 to date. An influx averaging 4.1 people per year for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) shows that residential development has trailed demand considerably, fostering stronger competition among purchasers and upward pressure on prices, while expected construction costs for new dwellings average $410,000.
Additionally, non-residential building permits totaled $10.1 million over this financial year, pointing to a steady pace of commercial development. Per capita residential construction in Ellenbrook is about half that of Greater Perth, placing the locality in the 72nd percentile across Australia. Standalone houses represent 98.0% of recent residential building, while apartments or townhouses account for 2.0%, reinforcing a suburban environment focused on detached family living. There are roughly 163 people for every approved dwelling, highlighting steady demand in the local property sector. According to the newest quarterly AreaSearch figures, Ellenbrook is projected to add 4,378 residents up to 2041. If prevailing construction rates persist, future residential supply appears positioned to satisfy buyer demand effectively, supporting a well-supplied market and potentially facilitating expansion above current forecasts.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ellenbrook, worth an estimated $2.64 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic planning and major infrastructure investments play a central role in shaping local development and community outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 26 key projects expected to influence the surrounding region, highlighted by the Stockland Vale Aveley development, the Housing Diversity Pipeline Ellenbrook, the Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre, and the Ellenbrook Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1.
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Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre
Regional-level aquatic and recreation facility adjacent to METRONET Ellenbrook Station, carrying the honorary name Margaret Kidson Leisure Centre. The $145 million project features a 50m outdoor pool, 25m indoor pool, warm water and learn-to-swim pools, toddler leisure pool, waterslides, spas, saunas and steam room, indoor sports hall with multi-purpose courts, gym, group fitness rooms, wellness centre, creche, cafe, and landscaped outdoor spaces with BBQ and picnic areas. Construction commenced December 2025 with ADCO Constructions as the design-and-construct contractor, targeting completion late 2027.Funded by the City of Swan reserve fund plus $30 million from the Australian Government and $20 million from the WA State Government. On track to achieve a 5-Star Green Star equivalent rating through solar arrays, passive design, full electrification and on-site water harvesting.
North Ellenbrook (West) District Structure Plan
The North Ellenbrook West District Structure Plan establishes a strategic framework for a 393-hectare urban growth area within the City of Swan. The precinct is designed to deliver approximately 4,000 to 4,500 new dwellings, accommodating up to 7,500 residents. Key infrastructure includes a 100 million dollar Tonkin Highway interchange, new primary and secondary schools, a neighborhood retail center, and over 50 hectares of conservation and public open space. The plan facilitates the transition from Rural to Urban Deferred zoning, integrating with the METRONET Ellenbrook station to provide high-frequency transit links.
Ellenbrook Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1
Statutory improvement scheme for the Ellenbrook Station precinct. The scheme was gazetted on 24 May 2024 and is now the operative planning instrument for the area, replacing the Metropolitan Region Scheme and City of Swan Local Planning Scheme within the scheme area. It is intended to integrate Ellenbrook Station with surrounding mixed-use development, housing, employment, community uses, coordinated infrastructure and high-quality public realm outcomes. The precinct has moved from scheme establishment into active development assessment, with amended plans for a DevelopmentWA mixed-use proposal at Lot 29 The Parkway, including 197 social and affordable dwellings plus shop and office uses, closed for public comment on 13 February 2026 and now under assessment by the WAPC.
Gnangara Road Duplication
Duplication of approximately 1.25 km of Gnangara Road between Henley Brook Avenue and Pinaster Parade to provide dual carriageways, upgraded intersections, shared path, drainage and new street lighting. The northern carriageway is open to traffic while construction of the southern carriageway and reconstruction of the Losino Boulevard intersection are continuing. Both carriageways are expected to open by October 2026, with final finishing works to follow.
Ellenbrook Community Hub
Purpose-built community hub providing a large function hall, workshop for the Ellenbrook Men's Shed, activity rooms, arts and craft spaces, meeting areas and storage. The facility will become a shared base for local community groups and multicultural organisations. Construction commenced in late 2024 with completion planned during the 2025/26 financial year.
Ellenbrook Community Centre
A $9 million community-driven facility featuring district-scale function halls, meeting rooms, an arts and craft studio, and a dedicated workshop for the Ellenbrook Men's Shed. The centre serves as a shared home for diverse local groups, multicultural associations, and the RSL, providing modern spaces for social inclusion and community wellbeing programs. The project was completed in January 2026.
Housing Diversity Pipeline Ellenbrook
A mixed-use build-to-rent development comprising 197 dwellings (40 social and 157 affordable units) featuring energy-efficient 7-star NatHERS design. The project includes a shop and office space, with revised plans submitted in late 2025 by new architect Hassell to improve site legibility and visitor parking. It is a key part of the state-federal Housing Australia Future Fund partnership located adjacent to the Ellenbrook train station.
Brooklane Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre serving northern Ellenbrook. Opened July 2021, anchored by Woolworths on an initial 12-year term, with 14 tenants, one office and a freestanding pad site. Approx. 5,053 sqm NLA.
15,874 residents of Ellenbrook are employed, from a labour force of 16,732. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 22,822, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Ellenbrook supports an evenly distributed workforce across white and blue collar disciplines, characterized by a substantial industrial and manufacturing presence, a jobless rate of 5.1%, and an estimated 3.3% rise in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 15,874, with the local unemployment rate running 0.9% higher than the 4.2% figure for Greater Perth, while local labour force participation reached an elevated 75.7% compared to 69.9% across the broader metro area. Census findings showed that just 5.7% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be considered.
Local employment is predominantly clustered in construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Retail trade displays a notable concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations make up only 4.1% of jobs versus 8.2% across Greater Perth. The discrepancy between local worker counts and resident employees underlines the suburb's primarily residential character, with comparatively few jobs located within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.3% alongside a 3.7% increase in the workforce, which lifted the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Perth, employment rose by 2.0% and the labour pool grew by 2.5%, with unemployment also climbing by 0.4 percentage points. Medium and long-term hiring trends from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) offer additional context for Ellenbrook. Nationally, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these industry projections against Ellenbrook's existing worker distribution suggests local employment may rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting that this simple illustrative extrapolation does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Ellenbrook is $1,846 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,695 a year against an average of $65,458. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch record a median individual taxpayer income of $54,695 and an average of $65,458 in the suburb of Ellenbrook. These earnings sit marginally under national benchmarks and trail Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, present estimates stand at roughly $60,673 (median) and $72,613 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed Ellenbrook around the 56th percentile nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 39.5% of residents (11,406 individuals), aligning with wider regional trends where 32.0% fall into the same tier.
Housing costs account for 18.4% of total earnings, leaving local disposable income at the 53rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ellenbrook had 8,056 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,833 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Ellenbrook comprised 89.4% standalone houses alongside 10.6% semi-detached dwellings, units, and alternative formats, whereas the broader Perth metro split stood at 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged the metro benchmark at 15.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 59.4% and rentals comprising 25.1%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,833, below the Perth metro standard of $1,907, while median weekly rent matched the wider metropolitan figure at $350. Across Australia as a whole, Ellenbrook maintains lower housing costs than the national average monthly mortgage of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ellenbrook counted 8,056 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,430 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local residences at 78.4%, featuring couples with children (41.0%), couples without children (20.8%), and single parent arrangements (15.5%). The remaining 21.6% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 19.5% and group arrangements at 2.2%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in Ellenbrook hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 6,741 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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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Higher education rates in the area remain low, with only 15.6% of residents possessing tertiary qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting a potential area for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute 11.4%, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas represent 2.7% and 1.5% respectively. Technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 42.6% of adults aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 11.4% with advanced diplomas and 31.2% with certificates. Formal study participation is strong locally, with 35.1% of the population engaged in education. Breaking this down reveals 14.5% in primary schooling, 9.9% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ellenbrook reaches 146 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Ellenbrook is serviced by 146 active public transit stops consisting of bus and train facilities across 12 distinct routes, which combine to generate 3,593 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with homes situated an average of 199 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburban residential layout, outward travel is standard, with 87% of commuters utilizing private cars and 5% traveling via rail. Households hold an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, while 5.7% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Across all transit routes, services run at an average rate of 513 trips per day, delivering roughly 24 weekly trips per stop.
The associated mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Ellenbrook report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Mortality and chronic illness metrics assessed by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations in Ellenbrook, showing an elevated prevalence of common conditions that increases further among senior age brackets. Private healthcare coverage sits at approximately 53% of the community (~15,359 people), slightly outperforming the typical SA2 area yet trailing the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. The most widely diagnosed health issues locally are asthma and mental health disorders, affecting 8.2% and 9.0% of the community respectively, while 71.8% of individuals reported no long-term illnesses, closely matching the Greater Perth rate of 71.9%.
Health indicators across working-age residents generally align with typical patterns. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.6% of the population (3,060 people), below the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, and while older cohorts face specific health hurdles, their national health ranking remains favorable relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Ellenbrook residents were born overseas and 20.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ellenbrook displays notable cultural variety compared to most local areas, with 33.5% of the community born abroad and 20.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 42.1% of residents. The Other religious category shows a pronounced local concentration, accounting for 2.5% of the population against 1.4% regionally across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 27.9%, followed by Australian at 23.3% and Other origins at 13.4%. Specific demographic representation stands out, including Maori residents at 2.1% (versus 0.9% across the region), alongside South Australian and New Zealand backgrounds at 1.2% each (compared to regional figures of 1.0% and 0.8% respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ellenbrook is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 30.1% 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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Ellenbrook maintains a youthful demographic profile relative to Greater Perth. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 37.1% of the community is aged 0 - 24 compared to 30.5% regionally, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up only 10.6% against 15.9% across Greater Perth. The median age remains steady at 32 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and below both the regional median of 37 and the Australian benchmark of 38 from that Census. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has decreased from 39.6% at the Census to 37.1% currently, while the retiree and elderly segment is forecast to experience the greatest growth toward 2041, increasing by 1,969 residents (64%) to reach 5,030.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ellenbrook
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 637 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,668 at the 2021 Census → 28,876 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 (SAL50482). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.