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Erskine (WA) has an estimated 6,909 residents, up from 5,429 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,480 people, or 27.3%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 1,785 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Erskine (WA) records an estimated population of approximately 6,909, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated since the Census. This total marks an addition of 1,480 people (27.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the resident tally was 5,429 people. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident population of 6,888 identified by AreaSearch following the release of ABS ERP data in June 2025, combined with 44 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resultant density of 1,785 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits above the nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Erskine (WA) established itself as a regional pace-setter by surpassing both state levels and the national average (9.5%) with its 27.3% expansion since the 2021 census. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 49.0% of recent population increases, supplemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas arrivals. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas, with post-2032 forecasts and unlisted localities drawing on cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (anchored to 2022 data). Long-term demographic modelling indicates that the suburb of Erskine (WA) will rank within the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide for population growth. Through aggregated SA2 projections, the area is anticipated to expand by 1,591 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 22.7% across the 16 years.
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117 new dwellings have been approved in Erskine (WA) over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Building approvals compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area figures reveal that Erskine has averaged around 23 approved dwellings each year, amounting to roughly 117 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 20 approvals have been documented. With an average of 6.1 people arriving annually per constructed home across the last 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, new supply falls well short of resident demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residential dwellings carry an average construction cost of $693,000, underscoring a developer emphasis on premium, upmarket builds.
Meanwhile, commercial development approvals total $431,000 for the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb. Per-capita residential construction in Erskine tracks 64.0% below regional average levels seen across Greater Perth. Such subdued building volume generally constrains stock and reinforces buyer demand and valuations for existing properties. Approved dwelling types consist of 83.0% standalone homes alongside 17.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving traditional low-density suburban neighbourhoods geared toward family living and generous space. Presenting roughly 221 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an evolving residential market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Erskine is projected to absorb an additional 1,570 residents through to 2041. Should current rates of home construction persist, residential supply could face difficulties keeping pace with incoming population, potentially fostering competitive buying conditions and underpinning future price growth.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Erskine (WA), worth an estimated $5 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.69 billion. 15 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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 capital projects, strategic planning, and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 notable initiatives with the potential to influence the local area. Among the key developments are Seaside Estate, Madora Bay - Stage 11 & 12, Waardong Court Multiple Dwellings, Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), and Nerimba Estate Halls Head, with major relevant details outlined below.
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Halls Head Trail Development Project
Trail development project including concept plan for urban shared use trail south of Halls Head, comprehensive signage guide, concept master plan for multi-day shared use trail around the estuary, and completion of all-abilities paddle launch site at Riverside Gardens.
Waardong Court Multiple Dwellings
High-density residential development comprising 76 multiple dwellings, providing affordable housing options including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for NDIS participants, key workers, and young people.
Sutton Farm Mixed-Use Development
Restoration and conversion of historic buildings into a small bar, multipurpose venue including museum and meeting rooms, cafe/restaurant, and function centre. Includes associated car parking, alfresco areas, outdoor seating, and a full publicly accessible boardwalk with two floating docks for boats.
Nerimba Estate Halls Head
Residential estate development in Halls Head providing family-oriented housing options in a coastal setting. Features quality designed homes with easy access to local amenities, schools, and beach areas. Lot sizes range from 268sqm to 607sqm.
The Bridgewater Mandurah
Luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment development located on the Mandurah Estuary waterfront immediately north of Dudley Park, featuring resort-style facilities and direct water views.
Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP)
A long-term 100-year strategic plan by the City of Mandurah to address coastal hazards including erosion, sea level rise, storm surges, and flooding along the southern coastline from Roberts Point to Clifton. The plan identifies key assets at risk, assesses vulnerability, and develops sustainable adaptation strategies across immediate, short (25-year), medium (50-year), and long-term (100-year) horizons. All three stages of community engagement are now complete, with Stage 3 consultation on the final draft CHRMAP closing in January 2026.The plan is being finalised ahead of Council adoption and will guide future land use, development decisions, and coastal infrastructure investment for Mandurah's southern beaches.
Halls Head Shopping Village
A vibrant neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Gilbert & Sons Fresh Market, specialty stores including a bakery, cafe, and butcher, along with office space and 227 car bays.
Dudley Park Transit Precinct Structure Plan
City of Mandurah structure plan to create a higher-density mixed-use transit precinct around Dudley Park, enabling significant residential and commercial growth in support of improved rail connectivity on the Mandurah Line. The plan aligns with the broader Mandurah Centre Plan (formerly the Mandurah Strategic Centre Precinct Structure Plan Review) launched in July 2025, which guides housing density, mixed-use development, and transport-oriented outcomes across Mandurah's strategic centre. Dudley Park is identified as a potential review area within this wider planning framework.
2,714 residents of Erskine (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,777. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 45.1%. 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 5,778, about 84% 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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Erskine supports a balanced mix of blue and white collar workers, backed by strong participation in industrial and manufacturing fields, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated 12.9% rise in local employment over the past year per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,714, while the local jobless rate settled 1.9% below the 4.2% figure observed in Greater Perth. Conversely, local labour participation is markedly lower at 45.1% compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census findings indicated that 7.6% of local workers operated from home, though these figures were subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Key employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Notably, mining representation is exceptionally pronounced, recording an employment concentration 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 4.2% of the local workforce compared to the broader regional share of 8.2%. The ratio of working individuals to residing population at the Census suggests the suburb functions primarily as a residential catchment offering relatively few jobs locally. SALM and ABS records aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 12.9% while the broader labour pool grew by 13.5%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0% and the labour force by 2.5%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Looking forward, national industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline broader workforce trends. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national industry growth rates to Erskine's employment distribution suggests local workforce growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in Erskine (WA) is $957 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $549 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,530 a year against an average of $64,204. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in Erskine recorded a median income of $45,530 and an average income of $64,204, trailing corresponding Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 as well as nationwide averages. Factoring in a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $50,506 for median income and $71,221 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all ranked between the 2nd and 6th percentiles across Australia.
The most common individual income range is $400 - 799, capturing 34.5% of residents (2,383 people), whereas the regional profile peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 32.0%. Modest household incomes are prevalent, with 42.0% of households managing weekly budgets below $800, while housing costs consume a substantial portion of earnings, leaving 81.0% of income remaining and placing the area in the 3rd percentile nationally.
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Erskine (WA) had 2,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,701 a month. Rent absorbs 33.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, standalone houses accounted for 79.1% of local dwellings and other residential structures (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) comprised 21.0%, compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings throughout the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership is notably elevated in Erskine at 49.7%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties are occupied under a mortgage (28.9%) or leased by tenants (21.4%). Typical housing costs in Erskine are comparatively affordable: median monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,701 against $1,907 in Perth metro and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent was $320 versus $350 in Perth metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Erskine (WA) counted 2,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,210 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and families constitute the majority of local living arrangements, with family households representing 62.6% of all homes. This breakdown includes couples without children at 39.5%, couples with children at 14.9%, and single parent families at 8.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.4%, dominated by lone person households at 35.6% alongside group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, smaller than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
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12.6% of adults in Erskine (WA) hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the locality is lower than the wider Australian figure, with university degree holders making up 12.6% of residents compared to 30.4% nationally, presenting clear scope for future educational enhancement programs. Within higher education, bachelor qualifications represent 9.6%, postgraduate credentials account for 1.5%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical trades are strongly represented, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 11.1% holding advanced diplomas and 29.1% holding certificates. Overall, 18.9% of the local population is engaged in formal education.
Primary school students make up 6.8% of the community, secondary school pupils account for 5.7%, and 2.3% are enrolled in tertiary study.
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Public transport in Erskine (WA) reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Commuting infrastructure in Erskine features 20 active public transport stops, comprising bus services across 3 separate routes that collectively deliver 637 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is favourable, with residents situated an average of 278 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard; private motor vehicles account for 86% of travel and rail represents 5%. Private vehicle availability averages 1.0 per household, below regional norms. According to the 2021 Census, 7.6% of employed residents worked from home, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules provide an average of 91 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
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53.9% of residents in Erskine (WA) report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch indicates below-average health outcomes overall in Erskine. While general health conditions present at typical levels across the broader population, older age cohorts show elevated prevalence relative to national benchmarks. Private health insurance membership encompasses roughly 53% of the population (~3,640 people), marginally higher than the national SA2 average but below the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, diagnosed in 15.3 and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 53.9% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
Working-age residents exhibit higher than average rates of long-term medical conditions. The suburb has an older demographic profile, with 45.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,109 people), compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, and health challenges among seniors track lower nationally than those observed in the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.0% of Erskine (WA) residents were born overseas and 5.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (40.1%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Erskine exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 33.0% of residents born overseas and 5.6% utilizing a primary language other than English in their households. Religious identification is predominantly Christian, encompassing 53.6% of the local community, in contrast to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Erskine are English at 40.1% (well above the regional level of 28.0%), Australian at 25.4%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Additional distinct demographic shares include Welsh ancestry at 0.9% (against 0.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (against 1.5%), and South Australian at 0.6% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Erskine (WA) is 60, older than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.4% 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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Erskine's demographic structure clearly reflects its status as an established lifestyle and retirement community. As of updated estimates to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 45.0% of residents, compared to only 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 16.2% against a regional benchmark of 30.9%. The estimated median age stood at 60 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 61 years recorded at the 2021 Census, but well above the Census figures of 37 for Greater Perth and 38 for Australia.
Since the Census, the share of middle aged and young retiree residents (45 - 64) decreased from 21.2% to an estimated 19.6%. Senior age brackets are anticipated to experience the strongest future expansion, adding 1,627 residents (52%) to reach 4,736 by 2041, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are projected to decline over the same horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Erskine (WA)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,429 at the 2021 Census → 6,909 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 (SAL50491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.