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Forrestdale has an estimated 3,447 residents, up from 1,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,420 people, or 235.6%. Growth has averaged 23.9% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 938 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 109 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions and validated new addresses registered since the Census, the suburb of Forrestdale has reached an estimated population of approximately 3,447 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,420 people (235.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 1,027 people were counted. This upward trajectory is based on an Estimated Resident Population figure of 3,190 from the ABS release in June 2025 alongside 938 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a density metric of 108 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Forrestdale offers ample physical room and capacity for upcoming residential building.
Outpacing the broader state and the 9.5% national benchmark, the suburb of Forrestdale emerged as a notable regional growth hotspot via its 235.6% post-2021 surge. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, delivering roughly 56.99999999999999% of total expansion over recent cycles, supplemented by positive natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections developed by Geoscience Australia and the ABS, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 areas, with post-2032 horizons and uncovered zones informed by the 2023 Greater Capital Region age-cohort projections based on 2022 figures. Based on aggregated SA2 modelling, the suburb of Forrestdale is positioned within the highest 10 percent of statistical regions across the country, with demographic forecasts pointing to an addition of 2,640 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 69.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
854 new dwellings have been approved in Forrestdale over the past five years, an average of 170 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 49 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 167 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 193, 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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Data on ABS building approvals examined by AreaSearch indicates an annual average of roughly 170 residential permits in the locality, yielding a five-year aggregate of 854 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, records show 193 approvals. Sustained buyer interest has supported local property values, with an average ratio of 2.5 new residents per dwelling recorded annually between FY-21 and FY-25, alongside an average anticipated construction value of $415,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, strong non-residential development is evident through $39.2 million in commercial approvals authorized in the current financial year.
Per capita residential building approvals in the area exceed the Greater Perth baseline by 813.0%, ensuring substantial choice for prospective purchasers despite recent moderation in building momentum. Surpassing national averages by a wide margin, this volume underscores strong commercial interest from builders. Detached houses account for 98.0% of approved construction versus 2.0% for attached dwellings, reinforcing low-density neighborhood appeal for those seeking standalone properties. The ratio of approximately 17 people per dwelling approval reflects the hallmark attributes of an active expansion corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, the population is projected to expand by 2,383 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential construction rates appear well-calibrated to satisfy incoming housing demand, fostering advantageous market conditions for buyers and creating scope for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Forrestdale, worth an estimated $1.4 billion. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civil works, major development schemes, and strategic planning adjustments exert considerable influence on local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 45 distinct projects poised to shape the surrounding district. Notable developments include Stockland Sienna Wood Town Centre, Piara Waters Lifestyle Resort, Aarya Estate by Satterley, and Ayana Estate, with prominent schemes outlined in the accompanying schedule.
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Mahala Estate Forrestdale
Master-planned estate of 550 homes on a 38-hectare residential estate in Forrestdale featuring three parks, future primary school, and surrounded by established amenities. Joint venture between private and government developers (LWP Property Group and DevelopmentWA). Integrated development with parks, recreational spaces and sustainable design principles providing modern family housing, creating a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood located near the Forrestdale Business Park.
Forrestdale Business Park East
Forrestdale Business Park East (FBPE) is a 190 hectare industrial estate forming the eastern component of the 330 hectare Forrestdale Business Park, bounded by Tonkin Highway, Armadale Road and Ranford Road in Forrestdale. The wider business park is planned to deliver around 700 industrial lots and more than 15,000 jobs, accommodating warehousing, transport depots, showrooms, workshops and general industrial businesses. Approximately 75% of FBPE is now developed, with over $246.5 million in private investment committed through development applications and more than $215 million in land sales.Planning authority was transferred from DevelopmentWA back to the City of Armadale in 2022. The estate has NBN access and provides direct freight connections to Perth Airport, Fremantle Port, Kwinana and the Kewdale logistics hub.
Stockland Sienna Wood Town Centre
Neighbourhood retail hub within the Sienna Wood masterplanned community in Hilbert, Perth's south-east corridor. Spanning approximately 7,500sqm, the centre features a full-line Woolworths supermarket, around 15 specialty stores including dining, a medical centre, and a Nido Early School childcare centre. Accompanied by upgrades to a 1.4km stretch of Forrest Road, including dual carriageway and two new roundabouts. Opened May 2026.
Lake Treeby Private Estate
A 62-hectare premium private land estate by Perron Group designed around health and wellbeing. The master-planned community is centred around a picturesque lake and features over 1,000 residential lots, walkable leafy streets, active play spaces, and 47% green space.
Forrestdale Community Hub Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Forrestdale Sporting Precinct (formerly Forrestdale Community Hub) involves the demolition of existing facilities to make way for modern buildings, including a new William Skeet Pavilion consolidating functions of previous pavilions, external works with multi-marked hardcourts, youth space, playgrounds, and a new community hall with child-friendly space, community service areas, new accessway, and additional parking. The project aims to create a central hub for residents, sporting associations, and community groups, fostering social and civic engagement.
Ambia Estate
Contemporary and community-focused private estate of 350 homes designed with liveability in mind. Features retained bushland, conservation wetland at its core, and is located just 24km from Perth CBD.
Piara Waters Local Centre
Approved neighbourhood centre at the junction of Nicholson Road and Armadale Road in Piara Waters. The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel approved DAP/22/02284 in October 2024 for multiple buildings around a main street layout, including 11 shops with a supermarket and chemist, a convenience store/service station, medical centre, two fast food outlets, childcare premises, gym and restaurant. Approval includes conditions for revised building elevations, landscaping, traffic access, drainage, noise management and local road works before occupation.
Aarya Estate by Satterley
Aarya is a masterplanned residential estate by Satterley in Piara Waters comprising approximately 400 homesites across around 31 hectares. Civil construction commenced in late 2024 and staged land releases are continuing, with Stage 7 released during 2026. The community includes more than 5 hectares of parks and recreation space, future sporting facilities, a childcare site and a planned government primary school targeted to open in 2027.
2,245 residents of Forrestdale are employed, from a labour force of 2,286. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 91.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 8,107, about 2.4 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of statistical area figures by AreaSearch highlights a competent local workforce distinguished by heavy construction industry participation, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and estimated yearly jobs growth of 18.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,245, while joblessness sits 2.4% below the 4.2% figure seen across Greater Perth. Labor participation is exceptionally elevated at 91.2%, outpacing the 69.9% recorded regionally. At the Census, only 12.1% of workers reported working from home, a metric that may have been shaped by COVID-19 restriction measures at that time. Resident employment centers predominantly on the construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
Concentration in the construction sector is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. By contrast, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally at 5.4% against the regional baseline of 8.2%. With an employment ratio of 3.4 workers for every resident recorded at the Census, the locality serves as a major commercial employment center that imports substantial numbers of workers from adjacent areas. Synthesised ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 18.1% while the available labor pool enlarged by 18.4%, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Perth over the same timeline, employment increased by 2.0%, labor supply expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for upcoming labor requirements. Across all industries nationally, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local employment distribution suggests local workforce growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a basic illustrative calculation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forrestdale is $1,875 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,040 a year against an average of $54,021. 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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Taxpayer information published by the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Forrestdale recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $46,040 and an average of $54,021. These levels sit below national benchmarks and compare with $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 10.93% accumulated since financial year 2023 yields updated modeled metrics of approximately $51,072 for median income and $59,925 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings around the 50th percentile across Australia.
Roughly 33.3% of the resident cohort (1,147 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 32.0%. After meeting accommodation obligations, households retain 86.2% of their income for general living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forrestdale had 350 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock documented at the latest Census consisted of 98.8% detached houses and 1.2% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the broader metropolitan split of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwelling types across Perth metro. Outright property ownership reached 32.7%, notably exceeding wider metropolitan norms, while mortgaged residences constituted 48.6% and tenancies accounted for 18.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,733, coming in below the Perth metro standard of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro benchmark of $350 while remaining below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forrestdale counted 350 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,175 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.3%, broken down into couples with children (33.9%), couples without children (29.1%), and single parent families (12.4%). The remaining 23.7% comprises non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person dwellings at 20.6% and group households making up 3.1%. The area records an average household size of 2.7 people, marginally higher than the Greater Perth norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Forrestdale hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 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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Tertiary attainment levels highlight educational development opportunities, with 16.8% of the local population holding a university qualification compared to 30.4% across Australia. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Conversely, vocational and practical qualifications are widespread, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (31.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.7%). Engagement in formal study is elevated across the community, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by stage, this includes 9.5% attending primary schools, 9.0% in secondary institutions, and 2.9% engaged in higher tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forrestdale reaches 11 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 830 services a week. The typical home sits about 900 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Public transit infrastructure across the suburb of Forrestdale includes 11 active transport stops serviced entirely by buses. A network of 4 individual routes operates across these stops, generating 829 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit convenience is constrained, with residents living an average of 896 meters away from the nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, residents predominantly commute by private vehicle (86%), with 4% choosing to walk. Household vehicle availability is elevated at 2.1 per dwelling compared to metropolitan benchmarks. Census figures from the 2021 Census indicate that only 12.1% worked remotely, reflecting potential influences from pandemic restrictions.
Across the complete transit network, operating schedules deliver an average of 118 trips per day, translating to roughly 75 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.0% of residents in Forrestdale report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Evaluations of disease prevalence and mortality rates by AreaSearch point to lower overall health metrics, with regular chronic illnesses appearing across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and health insurance adoption is particularly limited, covering roughly 49% of residents (~1,676 people), well below the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 8.2 and 7.7% of the populace respectively. Meanwhile, 69.0% of residents stated they were free from long-term illnesses, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
Health profiles within the working-age demographic remain typical. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.9% of the population (479 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, with health patterns among older residents aligning closely with nationwide outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Forrestdale is largely Australian-born, at 75.2% of residents, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place the locality above standard levels, with 24.8% of inhabitants born abroad and 9.8% using a non-English language in their domestic setting. Christianity forms the principal faith, encompassing 50.2% of the local population, compared to 45.0% across the Greater Perth region. Looking at parent birthplaces and ancestral background, English heritage is the most common at 33.5% (above the 28.0% recorded across the region), followed by Australian at 25.1% and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Dutch ancestry at 3.9% (compared to 1.5% regionally), South Australian heritage at 2.3% (against 1.0%), and New Zealand roots at 1.4% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forrestdale is 39. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% 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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Demographic composition trends younger in the suburb of Forrestdale. According to revisions updated to August 2026, children and youths aged 0 - 24 represent 34.1% of the population, compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Perth, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 26.9% against a regional benchmark of 30.9%. The median age is calculated at 39 as at August 2026, dropping from 41 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age band, which contracted from 30.0% to an estimated 25.2%.
Moving toward 2041, residents in the 45 - 64 bracket are projected to drive the bulk of expansion, increasing by 900 residents (104%) to a total of 1,769.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forrestdale
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 11 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 — 938 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,027 at the 2021 Census → 3,447 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 (SAL50517). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.