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Floreat has an estimated 9,508 residents, up from 8,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 887 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 2,076 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside newly confirmed addresses following the Census, the suburb of Floreat records an estimated population of approximately 9,508 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 887 people (10.3%) compared to the 8,621 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is drawn from an estimated resident count of 9,505 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release, combined with 63 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Floreat maintains a population density of 2,076 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 10.3% population increase recorded since the 2021 census surpassed the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, establishing the suburb of Floreat as a regional leader in expansion. Overall growth was predominantly powered by overseas migration, which made up roughly 84.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from both natural increase and interstate arrivals. Projections for the suburb of Floreat draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline. To gauge expansion past 2032 and across any SA2 zones lacking direct coverage, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data). Demographic modeling indicates that the suburb of Floreat is positioned for growth exceeding the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 1,378 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 14.5% over the 16 years.
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93 new dwellings have been approved in Floreat over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Floreat averages approximately 18 residential construction approvals annually, totaling roughly 93 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 recorded to date in FY-25. An influx of 7.8 people per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to strong underlying demand that outpaces supply, creating upward pressure on prices and fostering heightened competition among buyers. The average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings stands at $1,043,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residences.
Meanwhile, non-residential building remains subdued, with just $91,000 in commercial approvals noted this financial year. All recent residential construction has consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and providing family homes for purchasers wanting generous space. An established urban footprint is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 484 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Floreat is anticipated to add 1,375 residents up to 2041. Given the prevailing pace of new construction, residential development may not fully satisfy demographic expansion, which could fuel intense buyer competition and bolster property values.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Floreat, worth an estimated $1.28 billion. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.74 billion. 15 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades exert a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key projects anticipated to shape the area. Foremost among these initiatives are the Jolie, Pearson & Newry Streets Mixed-Use Precinct, the Floreat Forum Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Stage 2 Expansion), and the Cambridge Forum Mixed-Use Development, with additional notable works outlined below.
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Floreat Activity Centre Precinct
The Floreat Activity Centre is a major mixed-use urban renewal precinct centred on the Floreat Forum shopping centre, approximately 7km west of the Perth CBD. On 5 November 2025, the WAPC Statutory Planning Committee approved the APIL Group Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) while rejecting the Town of Cambridge community-led PSP. The approved APIL PSP covers almost 10 hectares and proposes seven residential towers above and adjacent to the existing shopping centre footprint, with the landmark tower reaching 18 to 20 storeys and the shortest limited to 10 storeys, on a five-storey podium base.Total dwelling yield is targeted at 900 to 1,250 dwellings, with approximately 950 on the Floreat Forum site and 350 in the surrounding residential frame. The shopping centre will be retained and upgraded rather than demolished. Development applications for individual towers and refurbishment works are yet to be lodged.
Floreat Forum Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Stage 2 Expansion)
Stage 2 expansion and refurbishment of the Floreat Forum Shopping Centre, delivering upgraded mall layouts, new and reconfigured retail tenancies, refreshed public spaces and parking improvements for this sub regional centre anchored by Coles and Woolworths. The works, with an estimated value of around 45 million AUD, modernised the 1960s era centre and positioned it for future mixed use development now being advanced under the Floreat Activity Centre precinct structure planning process.
Jolie
Boutique 7-storey apartment project delivering 48 one, two and three bedroom residences in Jolimont's Parkside Walk precinct. Architecture by Space Collective features signature tree-shaped columns referencing the surrounding parklands. Resident amenities include a rooftop plunge pool, alfresco dining, barbecues, multipurpose clubhouse, and a tranquil central courtyard garden. Now under construction with approximately 75% of residences sold. Delivered by WBG Property Group in partnership with Space Collective, Inhabit Property, and Encon.
Bold Park Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Town of Cambridge feasibility and needs assessment for potential future development and upgrades to the Bold Park Aquatic Centre and adjacent land, aiming to enhance recreation facilities.
Incontro Apartments
A six-storey residential development comprising 110 contemporary one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed by DKO Architecture. The project features an average 7.5-Star NatHERS energy rating, solar panels, and a landscaped garden terrace on Level 2. Construction by EMCO Building reached the Level 2 concrete works stage as of March 2026, with overall completion anticipated in mid-2027. The development is over 80% sold.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
A $49.5 million redevelopment of the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Emergency Department, expanding the ED footprint and delivering additional beds, a new entrance canopy, upgraded triage and waiting areas, a dedicated Urgent Critical Care Toxicology Unit for alcohol and drug presentations, and a Pitstop Area to streamline admissions. Works commenced February 2025 in multiple stages to minimise disruption, with an external facade artwork by WA artist Emily Jackson reflecting the flora and geology of Western Australia.Scheduled for completion in 2027.
Regal Subiaco
A 9-storey mixed-use development featuring 71 luxury apartments and ground-floor commercial tenancies. The project includes a significant upgrade to the adjacent heritage-listed Art Deco Regal Theatre, providing new universal access lifts, toilets, and a connected small bar.
Floreat Oval Precinct Redevelopment
Major staged redevelopment of the Floreat Oval sporting precinct in the Town of Cambridge, including upgrades to Sydney Cheek Pavilion, modern female friendly changerooms, improved accessibility and public amenities, new lighting and paths, and better community sport facilities for Wembley Lacrosse Club, Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club and other local users.
5,257 residents of Floreat are employed, from a labour force of 5,347. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,959, 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Floreat features a highly credentialed workforce, a prominent professional services footprint, a negligible unemployment rate of 1.7%, and an estimated 1.9% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 5,257 residents are employed, the local unemployment rate sits 2.5% under the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labor force participation closely matches the 69.9% recorded across Greater Perth. Census findings also reveal that 14.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The area exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, generating an employment proportion that is 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, the construction sector is relatively small, employing 6.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Perth. Given the mismatch between Census counts of local jobs and resident workers, this primarily residential community generates comparatively few employment positions locally. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM figures from surrounding statistical areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment expand by 1.9% while the labor pool grew by 2.7%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labor force expand by 2.5%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements comes from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. When these five-year and ten-year national outlooks—forecasting overall job increases of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively—are mapped across Floreat's industry distribution, projected local employment expansion reaches 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (calculated via simple industry weighting without factoring in local population changes).
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Median household income in Floreat is $3,570 a week (about $186,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,215 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,712 a year against an average of $110,296. The average runs 65% 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 show that Floreat generates exceptional earnings compared to nationwide figures, recording a median income of $66,712 alongside an average income of $110,296. These figures stand well above Greater Perth, where the median income is $60,748 and the average is $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $74,004 (median) and $122,351 (average). In the 2021 Census, Floreat placed between the 91st and 99th percentiles across Australia for family, personal, and household earnings.
An analysis of income brackets shows 45.9% of residents (4,364 individuals) fall into the $4000+ per week band, diverging from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is most common at 32.0%. A substantial 57.1% earning above $3,000/week highlights immense local economic strength. Furthermore, households retain 89.2% of income following housing costs, demonstrating strong spending capacity and placing the area in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Floreat had 2,846 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 8% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The latest Census data for Floreat shows that 89.8% of dwellings are houses and 10.2% are other dwellings, including semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, whereas Perth metro has 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Floreat reaches 46.3%, which is higher than Perth metro, with 41.1% of dwellings being mortgaged and 12.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in Floreat is $3,250, which is well above the Perth metro average, and the median weekly rent is $600, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350 respectively. Nationally, Floreat's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Floreat counted 2,846 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,139 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 15% 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 living arrangements at 83.5% of all households, consisting of 49.6% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.5%, comprising single-person households at 14.7% and group households at 1.8%. The typical household contains 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.5% of adults in Floreat hold a university qualification, including 36.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 598 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,182 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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The level of educational achievement in Floreat significantly outstrips regional averages, with 57.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. This pronounced academic background positions the local community well for professional and knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 36.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 17.8% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (8.6%). Participation in study is exceptionally high, with 34.6% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 11.7% attending primary schools, 11.5% in secondary education, and 7.7% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Floreat reaches 71 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure shows 71 operational transport stops located throughout Floreat, accommodating a network of buses. These facilities are served by 10 separate routes, delivering 1,535 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 157 meters to the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of workers commute elsewhere; private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 81% of commuters, followed by 10% utilizing buses and 3% travelling by bicycle. Households maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, surpassing the metropolitan norm.
Additionally, 14.6% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings. Transit services maintain an average volume of 219 daily trips across all operational routes, corresponding to roughly 21 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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76.5% of residents in Floreat report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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AreaSearch's review of chronic conditions and mortality rates highlights exceptional health outcomes across Floreat, with notably minimal instances of major ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance membership is remarkably high, encompassing roughly 71% of all residents (6,748 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, recorded among 6.3 and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 76.5% reported no long-term medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.5% of the local population (1,758 people), higher than the 15.9% seen in Greater Perth.
Older residents maintain particularly robust health, showing national health standings consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Floreat residents were born overseas and 12.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Floreat sits above the norm, with 12.7% of the community using a language other than English at home and 28.4% born overseas. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, observed by 50.3% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows a distinctive presence, accounting for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Examining parental heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Floreat are English at 27.7%, Australian at 24.3%, and Irish at 9.2%. Other notable community representations include South Australian at 1.2% (relative to 1.0% across the region), Croatian at 1.2% (relative to 0.8%), and Dutch at 1.8% (relative to 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Floreat is 42. 22.6% 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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Compared to Greater Perth, Floreat demonstrates a different demographic profile. According to estimates updated to August 2026, 29.1% of residents belong to the mature adult and early retiree bracket (45 - 64), whereas Greater Perth records 22.6%. Conversely, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 18.1% locally against 30.9% across the metropolitan area. The estimated median age stands at 42, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years older than the 37 recorded for Greater Perth at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees (65+) has expanded from 15.6% to an estimated 18.5%.
Demographers project that by 2041, senior cohorts will account for the bulk of population growth, increasing by 1,195 residents (68%) to reach 2,954, while cohorts of children, young adults, and individuals aged 25 - 44 are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Floreat
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,621 at the 2021 Census → 9,508 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 (SAL50510). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.