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Gwelup has an estimated 5,672 residents, up from 5,391 at the 2021 Census — a change of 281 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,929 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 address validations completed since the Census, the suburb of Gwelup has an estimated population of approximately 5,672 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 281 people (5.2%) compared to the 5,391 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident population of 5,621 established by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, coupled with 29 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With this population base, the suburb of Gwelup records a density of 1,929 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Over the preceding ten years, the suburb of Gwelup displayed solid expansion, registering a 2.0% compound annual growth rate that outstripped the broader SA3 area. The primary catalyst for demographic expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. For locations outside that dataset, as well as all projections extending beyond 2032, cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 data) are incorporated. Looking forward, the suburb of Gwelup is projected to experience population expansion tracking above the national median, gaining 949 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall growth rate of 15.8% across the 16 years.
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119 new dwellings have been approved in Gwelup over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 53, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries by AreaSearch indicates that Gwelup records roughly 23 residential dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 119 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 53 approved during FY-25 to date. Inflow over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) averaged 1.3 people per year for each newly constructed home, reflecting well-aligned demand and supply dynamics, although this has recently adjusted to -0.1 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years, pointing toward an even healthier market balance.
Construction activity is heavily oriented toward high-end residential stock, with approved dwellings carrying an average value of $732,000. In addition, $6.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been registered in the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential setting. Dwelling creation in Gwelup runs moderately ahead of the Greater Perth baseline (exceeding regional per-capita figures by 29.0% over the 5 year period), supporting buyer availability while reinforcing local market demand. Recent residential approvals comprise 44.0% detached houses alongside 56.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and higher-density living delivers more attainable price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. It also contrasts sharply with the established structural mix (in which 85.0% are houses), illustrating restricted greenfield capacity alongside shifts in purchaser preferences and affordability requirements. Overall, a density metric of roughly 174 people per approval demonstrates a low density profile. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Gwelup expanding by 898 residents by 2041. The ongoing volume of building activity aligns soundly with incoming resident demand, encouraging stable property market conditions devoid of sharp pricing pressures.
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AreaSearch tracks 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gwelup, worth an estimated $9.91 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community outcomes and market growth are heavily shaped by civil works, major projects, and strategic urban planning. AreaSearch has identified 2 specific developments anticipated to influence the local area. Key regional undertakings comprise the Bold Park Community Facilities Upgrade, the Stirling City Centre Redevelopment, the Osborne Park Hospital Women and Newborn Services Expansion, as well as the Stephenson Avenue Extension, with the most relevant works highlighted below.
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Stirling City Centre Infrastructure Package
A package of state and federal government transport infrastructure works supporting the transformation of Stirling City Centre into Perth's second CBD. Key components include the $165M Stephenson Avenue Extension (Phase 1 completed February 2022; Phase 2 under construction by Main Roads WA), a $90M Stirling Bus Interchange upgrade from 18 to 29 stands, a new Principal Shared Path along the Mitchell Freeway, and Smart Freeway upgrades. The new Stephenson Avenue bridge over the Mitchell Freeway opened in December 2025, with remaining works including the bus interchange and shared path connections due for completion in mid-2026.The works unlock approximately 55 hectares of vacant government land for higher-density development around Stirling Station.
Stephenson Avenue Extension
A transformative road infrastructure project extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to the Mitchell Freeway. Phase 1 (completed Feb 2022) established the link to Flax Way. Phase 2, currently in finishing stages, includes a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, an 80-metre-long bridge over the freeway and rail line, and a major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange from 18 to 30 stands. The project aims to reduce congestion on Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street while unlocking 55 hectares of land for future urban renewal and housing in the Stirling City Centre.
Osborne Park Hospital Women and Newborn Services Expansion
Major expansion of Osborne Park Hospital being delivered as part of the 1.8 billion dollar New Women and Babies Hospital Project, which will double the site's birthing capacity. Construction officially commenced in March 2026 with site clearing, bulk earthworks, piling and assembly of the first tower crane scheduled over the first six months. The project comprises a six-storey main clinical building and an interconnected four-storey support services building. New and expanded facilities include maternity, gynaecology and neonatology services, a dedicated Family Birth Centre, obstetric theatres, expanded labour and birth suites, ambulatory care, intensive care and high dependency, a mother and baby mental health unit, outpatient clinics, and upgraded campus support including pharmacy, pathology, sterilisation, kitchen and catering services.Works are expected to be completed in 2029 and will accommodate around 200 full time equivalent staff under shift arrangements.
Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange adjoining Stirling Station and Mitchell Freeway. The project expands the bus interchange from an 18-stand facility to a 29-30 stand facility and provides a new pedestrian concourse between Stirling Station and the southern car park. The works are being delivered by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Public Transport Authority as part of the wider Stephenson Avenue Extension project. The new section of the bus bridge opened to Transperth passengers in April 2026, with remaining interchange, car park, road and path works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Stephenson Avenue Extension
Phase 2 of the Stephenson Avenue Extension creates a new east-west connection from Cedric Street to Scarborough Beach Road via a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, new northbound and southbound freeway off-ramps, a southbound Smart Freeway on-ramp, and new local road links. The Stirling Bus Interchange is being upgraded from 16 to 29 stands. A new Principal Shared Path links Civic Place to Telford Crescent. The Stephenson Avenue bridge over Mitchell Freeway opened in December 2025; remaining works including the bus interchange and shared paths are completing in mid-2026.The project is delivered by the S2ME Alliance (Acciona, Clough and WSP) and is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments.
Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange to expand capacity from 18 to 30 bus stands. The project includes a new 36-meter-long enclosed pedestrian bridge over the Mitchell Freeway, a new concourse, and a upgraded southern car park. The new interchange facility partially opened to bus services on April 25, 2026, while finishing works on the old interchange resurfacing and pedestrian bridge fixtures continue toward a mid-2026 final completion.
Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Westfield Stirling)
A major $600 million transformation of Westfield Innaloo into 'Westfield Stirling.' The project aims to nearly double the centre's size to 110,000sqm, adding 110 new retailers, a rooftop entertainment precinct with a new cinema complex, and a fresh food market. While deferred in late 2019, the project remains a cornerstone of the Stirling City Centre urban regeneration plan, which includes over $350 million in government-funded transport infrastructure like the Stephenson Avenue Extension, currently under construction and scheduled for completion by mid-2026 to unlock surrounding land for mixed-use and residential development.
West Village
A landmark luxury residential development featuring 253 apartments across two buildings of 14 and 23 storeys. West Village offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and urban convenience, positioned adjacent to the redeveloped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio, the development features over 2,500 square meters of resort-style amenities including swimming pool with private cabanas, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wine lounge, and golf simulator. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean views over North Beach and Trigg, along with vistas of Lake Gwelup and Perth city skyline.The development emphasizes sustainability with a 7-star NatHERS rating, extensive landscaping with over 13,000 plants and trees, and deep soil zones connecting to neighboring Trigg Bushland. With over 220 million dollars in sales achieved, West Village represents one of Perth's most significant luxury apartment developments, offering one to four-bedroom residences and nine exclusive penthouses. Construction was anticipated to commence in mid-2024 with tier one builder Roberts Co in discussions to undertake the build.
3,199 residents of Gwelup are employed, from a labour force of 3,220. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,517, about 80% 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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Gwelup has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 0.7%, and 3.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,199 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 12.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, as well as education & training.
Professional & technical industries demonstrate an especially pronounced local footprint, capturing a share 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a relatively small component of the local workforce at 2.6%, versus 4.7% regionally. Comparing the resident employee base to the Census daytime workplace population indicates that the neighborhood functions mainly as a residential dormitory with few commercial employment hubs internally. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.4% alongside labour force increasing by 3.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Gwelup. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gwelup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Gwelup is $2,658 a week (about $138,000 a year), with median personal income at $981 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,783 a year against an average of $93,993. The average runs 43% 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Gwelup recorded a median taxpayer income of $65,783 and an average of $93,993, positioning it among the top brackets nationally and exceeding Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $72,973 (median) and $104,266 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places local household earnings at the 93rd percentile ($2,658 weekly). Looking at individual earnings, 30.0% of residents (1,701 individuals) generate $4000+ per week, whereas regionally the $1,500 - 2,999 category is most widespread at 32.0%.
A substantial 44.3% earning above $3,000/week underscores affluent local purchasing capacity, while households keep 87.1% of their gross earnings after servicing shelter expenses, aligning with a SEIFA income score in the 9th decile.
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Gwelup had 1,807 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 3% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Gwelup was composed of 85.2% houses and 14.8% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and non-traditional homes), presenting a stronger low-density profile than the Perth metro baseline of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 42.9%, substantially outperforming Perth metro, while mortgaged properties accounted for 47.0% and rental accommodation comprised 10.1%. Typical housing expenditure sat well above wider city metrics, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,600 and median weekly rents reaching $600, compared to $1,907 and $350 across Perth metro.
Relative to nationwide benchmarks, mortgage commitments in Gwelup sit substantially above the $1,863 Australian average, and local rents heavily exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gwelup counted 1,807 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,901 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 19% 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 79.0% of all households in the area, encompassing couples with children at 45.3%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single parent families at 5.9%. The remaining 21.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person homes make up 19.4% and group households represent 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.6 average recorded for Greater Perth.
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39.7% of adults in Gwelup hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 569 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,119 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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Academic credentials in Gwelup substantially outpace wider state and regional averages, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of higher education underpins strong involvement in the knowledge economy. Specifically, bachelor degrees account for 27.3%, postgraduate awards represent 8.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 4.3%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 29.2% of people aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (16.5%). A significant 30.0% of local citizens are actively enrolled in studies.
Within this cohort, 11.4% attend primary school, 8.7% are in secondary education, and 5.1% are undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Gwelup reaches 33 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 570 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 in Gwelup features 33 dedicated transit stops utilizing bus services across 4 separate routes, delivering a collective 570 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is favorable, with residents situated an average of 205 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting prevails: private motor vehicles serve as the main travel mode at 80%, while 12% commute via train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. Additionally, a modest 12.4% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 81 trips per day, which translates to roughly 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.4% of residents in Gwelup report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 indicators across Gwelup reflect generally strong well-being, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and long-term health statistics showing outcomes broadly consistent with nationwide standards. While general diagnosis rates remain subdued across the broader populace, older cohorts face relatively higher incidences of chronic illness compared to the nationwide average. Private hospital cover is notably high, taken up by approximately 65% of the total population (3,659 people), outstripping the 59.0% registered across Greater Perth and the 55.7% national benchmark. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 8.0 and 6.1% of community members, respectively.
Concurrently, 71.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, closely mirroring the 71.9% benchmark across Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.4% of the population (1,270 people), exceeding the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges that track below broader national population ranks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.5% of Gwelup residents were born overseas and 13.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gwelup exceeds that of most comparable areas, with 13.4% of the populace speaking a non-English language at home and 28.5% having been born abroad. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 55.2% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct presence, accounting for 0.3% of the community, mirroring the 0.3% share observed across Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading backgrounds recorded in Gwelup are English (29.4%), Australian (23.3%), and Scottish (7.3%). Several other cultural backgrounds also show heightened representation relative to regional patterns: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.2% locally (versus 1.0% regionally), Croatian comprises 1.2% (versus 0.8%), and Italian reaches 7.1% (versus 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gwelup is 42. 19.7% 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 structure in the suburb of Gwelup leans older than Greater Perth. Updated figures to August 2026 show that seniors and retirees (65+) make up 22.4% of local residents, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 21.7% locally against 30.9% across the metropolitan region. Consequently, the estimated median age is 42, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 5 years above the Greater Perth figure of 37 registered in that same Census. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that senior and retiree brackets will absorb the vast bulk of demographic growth, expanding by 667 residents (53%) to 1,938, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to experience net reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gwelup
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,391 at the 2021 Census → 5,672 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 (SAL50599). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.