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Highgate (WA) has an estimated 2,940 residents, up from 2,326 at the 2021 Census — a change of 614 people, or 26.4%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 7,000 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 regional ABS population releases alongside newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Highgate (WA) reached an estimated population of approximately 2,940 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 614 people (26.4%) compared to the 2,326 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this updated resident figure of 2,940 by reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 44 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a density of 7,000 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of all Australian areas assessed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 26.4% population rise recorded since the 2021 census outpaced both state benchmarks and the 9.5% national figure, establishing the locality as a standout growth performer. This expansion was predominantly fueled by inbound overseas migration, which made up around 92.0% of recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 (using 2022 as its baseline). For districts outside that scope, as well as all projections extending past 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-bracket growth trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 figures. Looking forward, the suburb of Highgate (WA) is projected to experience substantial growth placing it in the top quartile across the country, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 740 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 25.2% across the 16 years.
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57 new dwellings have been approved in Highgate (WA) over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, 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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Statistical area figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Highgate has averaged approximately 11 residential building approvals annually, equating to roughly 57 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 23 approvals have been logged. With an influx averaging 6.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local dwelling demand substantially exceeds additions, creating conditions that typically heighten buyer competition and drive up property prices. Furthermore, new homes average an estimated construction cost of $667,000, pointing to developer focus on upscale, premium residences.
Commercial building approvals have reached $12.4 million in the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing non-residential development. Per-capita building activity in Highgate aligns closely with Greater Perth, mirroring broad regional trends while showing recent acceleration. The pipeline of new residential construction is divided into 14.0% standalone houses and 86.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Displaying a ratio of around 88 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding urban locality. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Highgate adding 740 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, additions to the housing stock could trail population expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Highgate (WA), worth an estimated $65 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 36 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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 capital works, major developments, and strategic urban frameworks play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 projects anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project, City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and Precinct Guidelines, Perth Girls School Redevelopment, and Little Italy, with key details provided below.
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City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and Precinct Guidelines
Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2) is the primary statutory framework regulating land use and development within the City of Vincent. As of March 2026, Amendment 13 has been formally gazetted, introducing updated controls and definitions for Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) across the district. Parallel to the scheme, the City is conducting a comprehensive Precinct Transport Study for Highgate and Mount Lawley as of April 2026 to enhance road safety and pedestrian accessibility along the Beaufort Street corridor.
Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project
The Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project is the redevelopment of the former Stirling Towers site into 109 apartments, including 78 social housing units, 22 affordable rental units, and 9 specialist disability accommodation units. This project is part of the Western Australian Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline, delivered in partnership with Community Housing Ltd and Tetris Capital to provide high-quality housing near the Perth CBD.
Perth City Link Redevelopment
A $1.35 billion transformative urban renewal precinct reconnecting Perth CBD with Northbridge. The project is currently headlined by the $853 million ECU City Campus, which officially opened for classes in February 2026 and features a world-class LED facade and media architecture. Major ongoing developments include the 1,146-bed student accommodation tower on Lot 19 by Heitman and Erben (forecast completion December 2027) and a 32-storey build-to-rent tower on Lots 12 and 18 by Oceania Capital Group and Erben Place.The precinct will ultimately accommodate approximately 1,650 new apartments and 244,000sqm of office and retail space.
195 Pier Street Mixed Use Development
A 29-storey build-to-rent development in the Perth CBD delivering 219 apartments. This landmark project is a collaboration between DevelopmentWA, Housing Choices Australia, and Super Housing Partnerships, providing 66 social homes, 44 affordable homes, and 109 market rentals. The building reached its full height in April 2026 and features ground-floor commercial space and a design that pays homage to the area's history as a printing precinct.
533-545 Newcastle Street Commercial Project
A 70 million dollar mixed-use redevelopment on a 1.01-hectare site within the Pickle District. The approved project features a 10,000sqm complex anchored by a hardware store (Bunnings), a 140-place childcare centre, gallery space, showrooms, and various retail tenancies. The site was sold in March 2025 to a private east-coast developer for 14.5 million dollars and is currently managed for holding income while the new owners prepare for long-term construction.
Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation
A $55 million Perth City Deal rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre public realm in Northbridge, linking major cultural institutions including the Art Gallery of WA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, State Library of WA, State Theatre Centre of WA, PICA and The Blue Room Theatre. Construction began in January 2025 and remains underway in 2026, with completed areas near PICA and The Blue Room Theatre reopened while further works continue on accessible walkways, landscaping, shade, seating, lighting, public art, hospitality and event spaces.
Sydney Charles Quarter
Sydney Charles Quarter (SCQ) is a $107 million mixed-use urban village development on a 2.2-hectare site in West Perth. Transforming the former City Motors site, the project includes a 120-room Aiden Hotel, an Aldi supermarket, 10,000 sqm of office space, and 94 dwellings comprising build-to-rent and co-living apartments. The precinct is designed around 'The Commons', a public open space for live entertainment and art within the Pickle District arts precinct.
Alma Square
Nine-storey mixed-use precinct in North Perth by Celsius Property Group, with 108 apartments, ground-floor and second-storey commercial tenancies for restaurants, cafes, shops and offices, plus resident amenities including a pool, gym, sauna, cinema, pet run, communal gardens and city-view lounge. Development approval was issued in November 2023, an amendment was approved in January 2025, the building permit was issued in August 2025 and construction is now underway, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2028.
1,975 residents of Highgate (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,126. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 79.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 2,353, 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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Workforce analysis aggregated by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries reveals Highgate has a highly educated labor pool with significant professional services participation, a 7.1% unemployment rate, and 1.3% annual job growth. In March 2026, 1,975 residents were employed. The jobless rate sits 2.9% above the 4.2% figure logged for Greater Perth, while labor participation reaches an elevated 79.1% against 69.9% across Greater Perth. In the Census, working from home was reported by 10.1% of workers, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. The primary employment sectors among local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.
In particular, professional & technical roles are heavily concentrated locally at 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. By contrast, the construction industry accounts for only 5.3% of workers, falling short of Greater Perth's 9.3%. As shown by comparing the local Census working population against resident worker counts, the largely residential neighborhood offers relatively few positions within its own borders. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.3% and labour force increased by 3.7%, resulting in unemployment rise by 2.1 percentage points. 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 Highgate. 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 Highgate's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% 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 Highgate (WA) is $1,852 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,194 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,772 a year against an average of $86,239. The average runs 44% 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal Highgate residents earned a median taxpayer income of $59,772 alongside an average of $86,239, placing local earnings near the top nationwide and contrasting with Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $66,305 for median earnings and $95,665 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual remuneration at the 90th percentile nationally ($1,194 weekly), while overall household figures sat at the 56th percentile.
A substantial 35.2% of residents (1,034 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income tier, aligning with the regional share of 32.0%. Housing expenses take up 16.6% of income, yet robust earnings sustain disposable income at the 56th percentile, with the suburb placed in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Highgate (WA) had 1,163 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 53% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,752 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Highgate was made up of 21.1% separate houses and 78.9% attached or other properties (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro where houses accounted for 77.8% and other dwellings made up 22.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 18.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, while remaining residences were split between mortgaged properties (24.0%) and rental accommodation (57.7%). Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,752, below the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, whereas weekly rents averaged $365, exceeding the metropolitan mark of $350.
Across Australia, Highgate's mortgage obligations sit below the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Highgate (WA) counted 1,163 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,470 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings account for 46.1% of all households, consisting of 28.5% childless couples, 11.4% couples with children, and 4.8% single parent homes. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 53.9%, led by solo occupants at 44.5% and share houses at 9.7%. At 1.8 people per dwelling, the median household size is noticeably smaller than the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.3% of adults in Highgate (WA) hold a university qualification, including 32.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 14.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 186 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,131 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 education qualifications in Highgate substantially exceed broader figures, with 50.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% across Greater Perth. This pronounced academic background strongly equips the community for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 32.1%, with postgraduate qualifications at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational training is likewise widely held, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (14.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Student participation is high throughout the community, with 26.7% of the population engaged in formal studies.
Broken down by level, 12.0% are enrolled in tertiary programs, 5.5% in primary schooling, and 3.0% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Highgate (WA) reaches 8 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 Highgate includes 8 active bus stops that connect to 12 distinct routes, generating 2,555 weekly passenger departures. Network connectivity is exceptionally high, with the average home situated 148 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, most employed residents travel elsewhere for work, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode at 59%, followed by bus transit at 19% and walking at 9%. Households hold an average of 0.7 motor vehicles, trailing regional norms. Approximately 10.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 365 daily services, which translates to roughly 319 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Highgate (WA) report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Evaluations of health data by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Highgate, reflecting favorable mortality statistics and low rates of chronic illness across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is exceptionally high at roughly 61% of residents (1,806 people), exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 59.0% as well as the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 6.9% and 11.2% of residents respectively, while 72.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, slightly above the 71.9% recorded across Greater Perth.
Working-age adults display standard health patterns. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 11.3% of the community (332 people), a smaller proportion than the 15.9% seen across Greater Perth, with local retirees registering exceptionally strong health ratings relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Highgate (WA) residents were born overseas and 23.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.2%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Highgate, where 40.3% of the populace was born overseas and 23.9% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the most widespread religious affiliation at 31.6% of residents. Meanwhile, Judaism shows notable local concentration, representing 0.9% of the suburb compared to 0.3% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading heritages in Highgate are English (24.2%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (13.0%). Furthermore, specific cultural backgrounds exhibit above-average presence in the suburb, including Serbian at 1.0% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Highgate (WA) is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.4% 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 in Highgate leans young and largely pre-family. Estimates to August 2026 indicate that 25 - 44 year olds comprise 52.9% of residents, far above the 30.9% share in Greater Perth, whereas youth aged 0 - 24 represent 17.4% against 30.5% regionally. The median age stands at an estimated 33 as at August 2026, down from 34 at the 2021 Census, and remaining 4 years lower than Greater Perth's Census figure of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that same Census. The proportion of young to middle-aged adults has expanded from 49.0% at the Census to 52.9%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numeric gain within the 25 - 44 age cohort, adding 247 residents (16%) to reach 1,802, while senior and retiree age brackets (65+) will record the fastest rate of growth, climbing 67% to 556.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Highgate (WA)
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 3 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 Apr 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,326 at the 2021 Census → 2,940 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 (SAL50635). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.