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Hannans has an estimated 2,627 residents, up from 2,410 at the 2021 Census — a change of 217 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 663 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Hannans has an estimated population of around 2,627, based on AreaSearch assessment of ABS regional population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,410 people, this indicates an expansion of 217 people (9.0%). This movement is drawn from an estimated resident population of 2,626 determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside post-Census address validation. With 663 persons per square kilometer, the local density provides generous space per resident and scope for future development.
Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.5%), the suburb of Hannans's 9.0% increase since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader. Natural increase served as the primary demographic driver, generating approximately 60.0% of overall population gains across recent periods. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and to model growth across all districts post-2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (utilising 2022 data). Based on these anticipated demographic trajectories, the suburb of Hannans is expected to record population growth slightly below the national non-metropolitan median. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Hannans will expand by 176 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 6.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Hannans over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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 construction figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Hannans has averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals per year, with an estimated 39 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 3 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Population growth has averaged 2 additional residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating solid underlying demand to support real estate values. New residential construction carries an average expected construction cost of $545,000, marginally above the regional benchmark and reflecting a focus on quality builds.
Per capita residential building activity in Hannans exceeds Rest of WA by 112.0%, providing greater market options for buyers despite a recent cooling in construction volumes. Relative to national levels, building activity remains below average, indicative of an established community and potential planning constraints. Structural composition among new dwellings is divided between 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density character of the neighborhood while catering to families seeking space. Furthermore, an estimated density of 435 residents per dwelling approval highlights a measured, low-intensity development setting. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Hannans is projected to add 175 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well matched to projected demand, maintaining stable market conditions without generating excessive price pressure.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hannans, worth an estimated $963 million. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans manufacturing, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning works, and public initiatives have a significant bearing on community outcomes. In total, 1 key project has been identified by AreaSearch with likely local impact. Major initiatives of interest include GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment, with primary developments outlined below.
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Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
GreenView at Karlkurla
GreenView at Karlkurla is a residential land estate in Kalgoorlie, WA, delivered by DevelopmentWA on Karru Way, adjacent to the Kalgoorlie Golf Course and natural bushland. The estate is being released in stages, with Stage 4 now titled and almost fully sold, offering lots from 638sqm to 1,039sqm starting at $205,000. The estate includes a landscaped park with a children's playground and dual-use pathways, and previously included a component of social housing lots. It sits close to Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre and North Kalgoorlie Primary School, and provides a mix of single residential and multi-residential (townhouse/apartment) lots across roughly 130 total homesites.
Goldfields Basketball Stadium Revitalisation
$14.8m revitalisation of the regional basketball stadium delivering two additional indoor courts (including a show court with tiered seating), refurbished existing courts, new changerooms, public amenities, first aid room, canteen, function space, administration and club facilities, and increased storage. Officially opened on 30 Jan 2025.
Kalgoorlie Nickel Project
A project to mine and process ore into high-quality cobalt and nickel Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate for use in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. This would support the production of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles.
1,506 residents of Hannans are employed, from a labour force of 1,518. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,913, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch highlight a skilled local workforce in Hannans with strong representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an estimated 3.2% annual employment increase and an unemployment rate of only 0.8%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,506, with joblessness tracking 2.7% lower than the 3.5% reported across Regional WA. Workforce participation reached an elevated 75.4%, well above the 65.4% benchmark in Regional WA. Additionally, Census data showed merely 3.4% of residents working from home, a figure that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in mining, education & training, alongside health care & social assistance.
Mining represents a distinct local specialization, capturing a workforce share 2.4 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, well below the 9.3% recorded in Regional WA. Given the disparity between Census working population and resident numbers, the area functions predominantly as a residential suburb with limited internal commercial job opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM data compiled by AreaSearch reveals that during the year to March 2026, Hannans recorded a 3.2% increase in employment alongside a matching 3.2% rise in the labour pool, keeping unemployment relatively steady. Over the same timeline, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context from Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project national employment to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Mapping these industry projections against the employment composition of Hannans suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hannans is $2,756 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,434 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,398 a year against an average of $101,265. 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 income in the suburb of Hannans places it in the upper national percentile based on ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Hannans recorded a median taxpayer income of $87,398 and an average income of $101,265, compared to Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $96,951 (median) and $112,333 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 94th and 97th percentiles across the country.
Weekly earnings are concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, representing 33.6% of residents (882 people), similar to the 31.1% regional proportion. Higher earners form a sizable cohort with 46.6% making over $3,000 per week, demonstrating substantial spending power. After housing costs, households retain 89.3% of income, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hannans had 852 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,717 a month. Rent absorbs 10.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.4%. 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 latest Census, the housing composition in Hannans consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright home ownership stood at 15.7%, trailing Regional WA levels, while 44.7% of properties were mortgaged and 39.6% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage repayments reached $1,717 and median weekly rent was $300, both exceeding the Regional WA benchmarks of $1,560 and $265 respectively. Compared to Australia as a whole, local mortgage costs sit below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain substantially lower than the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hannans counted 852 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 929 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 22% 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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Family households form the dominant domestic structure at 75.2% of all households, comprising 38.6% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.8%, consisting of lone person households at 21.8% and group households at 2.8%. With an average of 2.7 people per household, family size is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Hannans hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 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 educational attainment in Hannans sits below broader standards, with 22.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, highlighting scope for educational and skills expansion. Bachelor degrees represent 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). In contrast, technical and trade skills are strongly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.5%). Formal educational participation is elevated across the community, with 31.9% of residents actively enrolled in study. This group includes 13.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Hannans means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis indicates 21 operational bus stops situated across Hannans. These locations are connected by 1 individual routes, providing a combined 63 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 156 meters from their nearest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outbound commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. Census data from 2021 showed a relatively low 3.4% of residents working from home, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances.
Service frequency averages 9 trips per day across all routes combined, translating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.5% of residents in Hannans report no long-term health condition. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Hannans achieves favourable health outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic health conditions, with both older and younger age groups recording a low incidence of common ailments. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent at approximately 67% of the total population (1,770 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.9 and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 76.5% of people reported no chronic ailments, compared with 69.3% in Regional WA.
Working-age residents demonstrate sound overall health with limited chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.4% of the population (273 people), below the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents recording above-average health results that align broadly with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.5% of Hannans residents were born overseas and 12.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.8%) and Australian (28.3%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hannans displays an above-average level of cultural diversity, with 25.5% of residents born overseas and 12.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, comprising 43.8% of the local population. Islam represents the most noticeable overrepresentation, accounting for 1.0% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Hannans are English (28.8%), Australian (28.3%), and Irish (8.4%). In addition, specific cultural groups display notable regional divergence, with New Zealand ancestry at 1.5% (against 0.9% regionally), Maori at 1.7% (against 1.0%), and South Australian at 1.0% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hannans is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% 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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Hannans is a family-oriented suburb characterized by a strong demographic concentration. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 36.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 26.6% across Regional WA, while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 10.4%, well below the regional proportion of 19.1%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 8 years beneath the Regional WA mark of 40 and below the national median of 38 from the same Census. The 45 - 64 age cohort has contracted since the Census, decreasing from 22.5% to an estimated 19.0%.
By 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to record the largest increase, adding 205 (22%) to reach 1,156, whereas retiree and elderly groups, children, and young adults are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hannans
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this 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 Sep 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,410 at the 2021 Census → 2,627 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 (SAL50611). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.