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Helena Valley has an estimated 4,785 residents, up from 4,130 at the 2021 Census — a change of 655 people, or 15.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. That puts 675 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 Helena Valley has an estimated count of around 4,785 residents, derived from AreaSearch examining broader ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,130 people, this represents an addition of 655 people (15.9%). The adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 4,781 assessed by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 83 validated new addresses post-Census. Population density stands at 674 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space per person alongside capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Helena Valley outpaced both state and national average growth benchmarks (the latter at 9.5%) with its 15.9% post-2021 census gain, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary catalyst was interstate migration, contributing roughly 38.0% of total inbound growth in recent periods, although natural growth and overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. To evaluate future demographic changes in the suburb of Helena Valley, AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections by SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for projections beyond 2032 across all geographies, age cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (leveraging 2022 data) are applied. Forward-looking estimates place the suburb of Helena Valley above median population growth among Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating an increase of 759 persons by 2041, translating to a 15.8% overall rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
160 new dwellings have been approved in Helena Valley over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals across statistical areas shows Helena Valley recording roughly 32 residential approvals annually, yielding around 160 homes across the previous 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 63 approvals have been logged. With an influx averaging 3.8 new residents per constructed dwelling annually across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand runs well ahead of new additions, typically putting upward pressure on prices and driving competitive conditions among purchasers. Dwellings are constructed at an average build cost of $411,000. In addition, commercial planning approvals have reached $1.1 million this financial year, underscoring an emphasis oriented predominantly toward housing.
Recent residential additions have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving the locality's established low-density setting and emphasizing detached homes suited for buyers seeking generous lot space. The market shows roughly 79 people per dwelling approval, highlighting an expanding construction environment. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Helena Valley is projected to gain 755 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, upcoming residential supply is positioned to readily satisfy incoming demand, creating favorable circumstances for purchasers while potentially enabling expansion exceeding current population expectations.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helena Valley, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.3 billion. 8 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, 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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Infrastructure works, planning schemes, and major initiatives have a decisive impact on local development. AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects poised to influence the locality, led by The Hales, Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area, Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development, and the Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), with priority initiatives detailed below.
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The Hales
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips. Located close to High Wycombe Train Station, Roe and Tonkin Highways, and a range of schools and shopping centres.
Bloom Estate Maida Vale
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills. The estate features easy access to urban conveniences and is now sold out with construction complete.
METRONET East High Wycombe Station Precinct
DevelopmentWA is delivering the High Wycombe Station Precinct within the wider 61 hectare METRONET East High Wycombe Project Area. The 10.64 hectare station precinct, east of High Wycombe Station along Sultana Road West, is planned for well-located housing, mixed-use and commercial development, local services, public spaces and the proposed High Wycombe Community Hub. The structure plan was approved in April 2025, the Community Hub development application was approved in December 2025, and Stage 1 civil works are now underway to build a central connector road and install essential services, with completion expected in early to mid 2027.
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.
Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.
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.
Providence Lifestyle Vertical Village
Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.
Swan Valley Fresh Markets Expansion
Significant expansion of Swan Valley Fresh Markets site within New Junction precinct. Plans include larger fresh food market, medical centre, and residential apartments. Partnership with City of Swan for land provision.
2,685 residents of Helena Valley are employed, from a labour force of 2,753. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,600, about 75% 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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Aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch highlights a qualified labour pool in Helena Valley, distinguished by strong presence across manufacturing and industrial sectors, a low jobless rate of 2.5%, and an annual employment rise of 4.2%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,685, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.7% lower than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labour force participation aligning directly with the Greater Perth mark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 8.3% of workers worked from home, though potential effects from Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce displays an outsized footprint in wholesale trade, operating at 1.9 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance remains under-represented locally, accounting for 11.3% of the Helena Valley workforce compared with 14.8% across Greater Perth. Comparing Census resident numbers against local employment figures indicates that this predominantly residential district provides limited workplace opportunities within its own borders. Synthesized ABS and SALM statistical area figures indicate that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment advanced by 4.2% while the total workforce grew by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labour force expand by 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point climb in joblessness. Further insight into prospective employment demand comes from Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26. Evaluated against local industry distributions across five-year and ten-year spans, national employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge across industries. Projecting these industry forecasts onto Helena Valley's workforce composition indicates local employment expansions of 5.9% across five years and 12.6% across ten years (this represents a baseline weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes rather than an integration of local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Helena Valley is $2,037 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $872 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,879 a year against an average of $76,670. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer income in the suburb of Helena Valley at $62,879 and an average of $76,670. These numbers sit at an elevated level nationally, comparing with Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 point to approximately $69,752 (median) and $85,050 (average). In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings aligned around the national 64th percentile. Income distribution shows the highest concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, capturing 27.1% of residents (1,296 people), in line with the wider metropolitan figure of 32.0%.
High earners contribute notably to local financial capacity, with 32.3% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, which underpins consumer spending. Residential accommodation consumes 13.6% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 72nd percentile for disposable income and the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helena Valley had 1,492 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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, residential stock in Helena Valley comprised 94.2% separate houses and 5.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and other categories), compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Outright home ownership stood at 40.4%, significantly outpacing the Perth metro average, while remaining properties were either under a mortgage (47.2%) or rented (12.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,100, surpassing the Perth metro figure of $1,907, and median weekly rent was $400 compared to $350 for the wider metro area. Nationwide, mortgage costs in Helena Valley exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents outstrip the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helena Valley counted 1,492 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,729 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the predominant living structure, making up 77.3% of all households; this includes couples with children (36.6%), couples without children (31.9%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family dwellings account for the remaining 22.7%, consisting of single-person households at 21.4% and group living arrangements at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.6 people aligns identically with Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Helena Valley hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 330 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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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Higher educational attainment poses an area of improvement, as university qualification levels (19.6%) trail well behind the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, offering clear scope for targeted training initiatives. Among tertiary degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 13.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong representation, with 40.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates (28.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). A significant 24.8% share of residents is enrolled in formal study. This includes 9.5% attending primary education, 6.3% in secondary schooling, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Helena Valley reaches 21 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit assessments identify 21 public transport stops across Helena Valley, comprising bus infrastructure. These facilities are served by 3 bus routes that together deliver 313 passenger trips per week. Access to transit is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 309 meters from their closest stop. Being a mostly residential locality, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. In the 2021 Census, a modest 8.3% of workers worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 44 trips each day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 14 trips weekly per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Helena Valley report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Health metrics in Helena Valley track ahead of typical benchmarks based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with major ailments uncommon among the wider population despite being elevated above national levels among older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 58% of the community (~2,758 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequent medical conditions recorded, affecting 8.6% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 67.8% reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged under 65 record above-average health results.
The suburb has 24.0% of its populace aged 65 and over (1,148 people), higher than the 15.9% recorded for Greater Perth. Health indicators among the senior demographic face certain challenges, holding a lower national standing than the wider community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Helena Valley is largely Australian-born, at 76.0% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Helena Valley broadly matches regional norms, with 76.0% of residents Australian-born, 91.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 50.8% of the population. The most visible divergence in religious representation appears in Judaism, making up 0.1% locally versus 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, English heritage ranks highest at 33.8% of the population, notably above the wider regional mark of 28.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 26.7% (compared to 21.2% regionally) and Scottish ancestry at 8.2%.
Other distinct variations include Dutch ancestry comprising 1.8% in Helena Valley (against 1.5% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 0.8% (against 1.0%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helena Valley is 42. 22.4% 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 profile clearly highlights Helena Valley as a lifestyle and retirement destination. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that senior and retiree demographics (65+) constitute 24.0% of the population, compared to 15.9% in Greater Perth, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 24.4% against 30.9% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 5 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 from that Census. Since then, middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 25.9% to an estimated 23.1%.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, gaining 674 residents (59%) to total 1,822, while younger adult and child cohorts are expected to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helena Valley
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,130 at the 2021 Census → 4,785 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 (SAL50623). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.