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Gooseberry Hill has an estimated 3,469 residents, up from 3,323 at the 2021 Census — a change of 146 people, or 4.4%. That puts 417 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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In the suburb of Gooseberry Hill, the population stands at approximately 3,469 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional data updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 146 people (4.4%) compared to the 3,323 people counted at the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 3,468 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With a population density of 417 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial personal space and scope for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 73.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Gooseberry Hill utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as a baseline for each SA2. For unrepresented areas and post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, local demographic expansion is projected to track slightly below the national median across statistical areas, with an anticipated addition of 370 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing an overall expansion of 10.6% across the 16 years.
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23 new dwellings have been approved in Gooseberry Hill over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, running ahead of 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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Residential building approvals in Gooseberry Hill average approximately 4 new homes annually based on AreaSearch allocations of ABS data, totaling an estimated 23 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 6 approved to date in FY-25. Across those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 3.9 people per year occurred for every completed dwelling, creating a pronounced supply deficit that drives up purchasing pressure. Newly built residences carry an average construction value of $728,000, underscoring a developer focus on higher-tier, premium housing.
On the commercial front, approvals total $156,000 this financial year, pointing to subdued non-residential building activity. Per capita building approvals in Gooseberry Hill sit 74.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Perth. While recent building activity has shown an uptick, such suppressed construction volumes typically underpin property values and strengthen demand for existing housing stock. Construction rates also trail the Australian benchmark, illustrating the mature character of the neighborhood and probable planning restrictions. All recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving the low-density neighborhood structure tailored to family living and open space. Furthermore, an estimated ratio of 494 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet, subdued development environment. Forecasts indicate that Gooseberry Hill will expand by 369 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If residential construction continues at its current pace, additions to housing stock could fall short of demographic growth, heightening buyer rivalry and supporting upward momentum in property prices.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Gooseberry Hill, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.94 billion. 9 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community development and economic performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works, major planning frameworks, and local capital programs. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, the Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan, the Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area, and the Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan, with key initiatives detailed below.
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METRONET East - High Wycombe Station Precinct
A 10.64-hectare station precinct within the broader 61-hectare High Wycombe Project Area, located immediately east of the new High Wycombe Train Station along Sultana Road West. DevelopmentWA is delivering Stage 1 civil works including a central connector road linking the station to Milner Road and key services to support future residential development and the proposed High Wycombe Community Hub. The broader precinct will deliver housing, mixed-use spaces, a community and recreational hub, and employment opportunities as part of the METRONET East program.
Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan
A long-term planning framework for the revitalisation of the Kalamunda Town Centre, formally approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 9 May 2025. The Plan, developed in collaboration between the City, the local community and businesses, sets out a vision to transform the town centre into a contemporary, attractive and functional hub while retaining its village in the forest character. Key precincts include a new Town Square on Railway Parade as a civic focal point, Haynes Street as the traditional Main Street, the recently completed Central Mall food and beverage precinct (opened September 2022), and Green Park and Barber Street Piazza as social gathering spaces.The framework facilitates approximately 400 new dwellings and around 2,800 square metres of additional shop and retail floor space, with a dedicated cycleway on Mead Street and Canning Road, consolidated parking, and improved pedestrian links connecting Stirk Park, Stirk Cottage, the Zig Zag Cultural Centre and the Bibbulmun Track. Implementation is staged over roughly a decade and is being delivered through a series of projects led by the City of Kalamunda alongside private investment.
Maida Vale Reserve Master Plan
Master plan development for Maida Vale Reserve to accommodate sporting and community uses, recognizing value as community asset and local centre for sport participation, community and leisure activities.
Maida Vale South Urban Precinct
177.53 hectare urban precinct bounded by Roe Highway, Sultana Road East, Hawtin Road and Maida Vale Cell 6. MRS amendment 1344/57, initiated in 2018, proposed rezoning from Rural to Urban Deferred to facilitate future residential development and public open space. On 9 September 2025, the WAPC approved the rezoning from Rural to Urban in the MRS and concurrently rezoned the area to Urban Development in the City of Kalamunda Local Planning Scheme. A Local Structure Plan must now be prepared before subdivision and development can commence.As of late 2025, structure plans were understood to be in preparation but no formal proposal had been lodged with the City.
Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan
The Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan is the statutory planning framework for the long-term redevelopment and revitalisation of Kalamunda town centre. It guides future mixed-use, retail, commercial, streetscape and residential change across the activity centre, with Haynes Street intended to operate as a clear high street and Central Mall and related public spaces supporting a more walkable town centre. The plan was approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 9 May 2025. Related implementation works include town centre streetscape and placemaking initiatives such as the Haynes Street Upgrade and Haynes Street Revival projects.
Pipe Lily Drive Social Housing
A State-backed infill project to deliver around 19 social housing townhouses in High Wycombe as part of WA programs to boost housing supply. Funding referenced in government implementation material indicates delivery by mid-2027.
Maida Vale Road Local Development Plan (Lot 170)
34-lot freehold subdivision at 44 Maida Vale Road with Local Development Plan incorporating variations to Residential Design Codes and tree retention requirements.
Kalamunda Road Upgrade (Hawtin Road to 800m South)
Road widening and sealing to two lanes from current merging single lane point for 80 metres. Installation of kerbing, edge lines, centre line, painted median and safety improvements.
1,894 residents of Gooseberry Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,928. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,979, about 86% 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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Gooseberry Hill features a highly educated labor pool with strong representation in core services, registering an unemployment rate of only 1.8% and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 2.0% per AreaSearch aggregated statistics. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,894, keeping local unemployment 2.4% below Greater Perth's 4.2% benchmark, while the labor participation rate sits somewhat lower at 66.2% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%. In addition, Census records show 14.9% of workers operating from home, an estimate potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The community demonstrates notable strength in education & training, where its concentration is 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 6.7% of resident employment, trailing the 9.3% seen across Greater Perth. Comparing resident worker counts with local Census job locations reveals that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few local employment opportunities. Across the 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows both employment and the workforce expanding by 2.0%, maintaining an even jobless rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its workforce grow by 2.5%, generating a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term labor expectations can be gauged through Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped onto the local workforce distribution, these projections indicate Gooseberry Hill employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a weighted projection for illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gooseberry Hill is $2,169 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $918 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,555 a year against an average of $85,356. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Gooseberry Hill among the upper tiers nationwide. Local taxpayers record a median income of $63,555 and an average income of $85,356, outperforming Greater Perth's benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in an 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,502 (median) and $94,685 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census figures place local incomes around the 73rd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 23.9% of residents (829 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional concentration where this group accounts for 32.0%.
A substantial 37.9% above $3,000/week emphasizes notable financial strength. Furthermore, households retain 89.0% of earnings after meeting shelter expenses, highlighting robust disposable income that aligns with a SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gooseberry Hill had 1,248 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,253 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Gooseberry Hill is composed of 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with Perth metro where the split is 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reaches 52.3%, substantially exceeding broader metropolitan figures, while the remainder of homes are mortgaged (40.6%) or rented (7.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations stand at $2,253, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907, whereas weekly rents average $400 compared to $350 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments remain well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gooseberry Hill counted 1,248 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 18% 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 residences at 80.9%, comprising couples without children (38.7%), couples with children (35.4%), and single parent families (5.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.1%, divided between lone person households at 18.2% and group households at 1.3%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Perth benchmark.
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33.6% of adults in Gooseberry Hill hold a university qualification, including 22.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 654 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,072 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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Educational attainment among Gooseberry Hill residents aged 15+ outpaces wider regional figures, with 33.6% holding tertiary degrees compared to 22.5% across the SA3 area and 27.9% throughout WA. This strong qualification profile underpins participation in professional and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational training is also widely held, with 34.7% of those aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (20.2%). Active participation in study is pronounced across the community, with 25.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion encompasses 9.5% attending primary education, 7.6% engaged in secondary education, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Gooseberry Hill reaches 45 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 710 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Gooseberry Hill includes 45 active transport stops providing bus connections across the suburb. These stops are served by 6 individual routes that run a combined 713 weekly passenger trips. Network access is favorable, with residents generally situated 225 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice for 89% of trips. Households maintain an average of 2.0 vehicles, exceeding the wider regional level, while 14.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Public transit schedules provide an average of 101 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.7% of residents in Gooseberry Hill report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch for Gooseberry Hill indicate superior community outcomes, characterized by low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness across age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 61% of the total population (2,119 people). This level exceeds both the Greater Perth proportion of 59.0% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently observed medical diagnoses locally, affecting 10.0 and 6.0% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 71.9% across Greater Perth.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health with minimal chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 27.1% of residents (940 people), well above the 15.9% observed across Greater Perth, with older residents maintaining robust health outcomes that align closely with nationwide trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.2% of Gooseberry Hill residents were born overseas and 6.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.6%) and Australian (21.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gooseberry Hill exhibits cultural diversity metrics above typical benchmarks, with 33.2% of residents born overseas and 6.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, representing 51.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a distinctive local presence at 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Gooseberry Hill are English at 36.6% (exceeding the regional share of 28.0%), Australian at 21.3%, and Scottish at 9.8%. Specific ethnic backgrounds also show distinct variation from metropolitan averages, including Welsh at 1.0% of Gooseberry Hill (vs 0.7% regionally), Dutch at 2.3% (vs 1.5%), and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gooseberry Hill is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.6% 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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The demographic makeup of Gooseberry Hill clearly reflects its standing as a favored lifestyle and retirement destination. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.1% of the population compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 17.2% against a regional level of 30.9%. The median age is estimated at 48 as at August 2026, adjusting down from 49 at the 2021 Census but remaining 11 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at the same Census, alongside an Australian median of 38 at the same Census.
Through to 2041, the 65+ demographic is expected to drive most expansion, growing by 449 residents (48%) to reach 1,389, while younger cohorts, including children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults, are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gooseberry Hill
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 | May 2026 4 months 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 May 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,323 at the 2021 Census → 3,469 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 (SAL50571). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.