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Iluka (WA) has an estimated 6,581 residents, up from 5,669 at the 2021 Census — a change of 912 people, or 16.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 2,612 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the suburb of Iluka (WA) has an estimated count of around 6,581 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 5,669 people, this represents an addition of 912 people (16.1%). This updated total builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 6,353 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 29 validated new addresses post-Census. Population density stands at 2,611 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest quartile among national areas reviewed by AreaSearch.
The 16.1% expansion achieved since the 2021 census surpassed both the broader SA3 territory and the national average (9.5%), positioning the suburb as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth engine, generating approximately 72.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate migration likewise registered positive gains. Projections published jointly in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 figures) are incorporated. Looking forward, the suburb of Iluka (WA) is slated to achieve population expansion above the national median, gaining an estimated 1,156 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to an overall rise of 14.1% over the 16 years.
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29 new dwellings have been approved in Iluka (WA) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, 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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ABS residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch show that Iluka has averaged approximately 5 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 29 homes across the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 38 approvals have been lodged. Given that an average of 8.1 new residents were added for each home built over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of construction, a dynamic that commonly accelerates buyer competition and drives prices higher. Approved residences reflect an average expected construction cost of $780,000, underscoring a builder preference for upmarket, premium housing.
Meanwhile, approved commercial works for this financial year stand at $773,000, reflecting minimal non-residential building activity. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Iluka sits 17.0% below Greater Perth levels and ranks at the 66th percentile nationwide, despite a recent pickup in construction volume. The fact that building rates track under national benchmarks reflects the established character of the suburb and possible zoning constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of separate houses, reinforcing the low-density suburban landscape and drawing buyers in search of detached dwellings. A ratio of approximately 190 people per dwelling approval indicates an evolving local property market. Long-term demographic models indicate that Iluka will expand by 928 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly benchmark. Should current approval volumes persist, the addition of new housing stock could fall short of resident inflows, tightening market conditions and reinforcing capital growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Iluka (WA), worth an estimated $23.1 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and education & training. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital projects exert a decisive impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 key initiatives positioned to influence the district. Prominent projects include Burns Beach Estate, Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Currambine Community Centre & Library Upgrade, and Burns Beach Primary School, with key details provided below regarding the developments of greatest local significance.
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Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion
The project involves the proposed expansion of the existing Iluka Plaza neighbourhood centre. Current planning activity in 2026 focuses on a State Administrative Tribunal reconsideration for a 'Small Bar' (Bar Ole) addition, including a new 27m2 alfresco area and retrospective storage facilities. The broader precinct aims to enhance its medical and commercial offering, building on the existing IGA, Nido Early School, and GP West Medical Centre. The expansion includes modifications to parking and 24/7 access to specific first-floor areas to better serve the Kinross-Iluka catchment.
Kinross College Senior School Expansion
Expansion of Kinross College to support a full Year 7-12 secondary school. The senior school program commenced with Year 11 in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025. The project includes a new Science, Technology and Engineering Centre, sports hall with fitness facilities, commercial kitchen and cafeteria, specialist teaching spaces and associated campus upgrades funded by the WA Government. The college is operating as a Years 7-12 school while major capital works continue. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Meridian Park Industrial Estate
A 95-hectare industrial estate in the Neerabup Industrial Area, positioned to serve Perth's fast-growing north-west corridor approximately 34km from the CBD. Developed by DevelopmentWA (formerly LandCorp), the estate features sustainable design guidelines, support for Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV4), and easy access to Mitchell Freeway, Neerabup Road, and the Flynn Drive upgrade. Multiple stages have been completed and occupied, with Stages 11 and 12 (delivering 32 additional industrial lots) awarded to contractor Ertech. The estate supports logistics, manufacturing, robotics, and mining services, and includes the adjacent 51-hectare Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.Expected to generate up to 20,000 employment opportunities on full buildout.
Currambine Community Centre & Library Upgrade
Proposed major refurbishment and expansion of the Currambine Community Centre and Library to deliver enhanced community facilities including upgraded meeting rooms, youth spaces, and library services. The centre, which holds a Green Star Public Building rating, is managed by the City of Joondalup and currently operates as a multi-purpose hireable venue housing the Edge Youth Centre. No active construction or tender activity has been confirmed as of April 2026.
Northern Suburbs Wastewater Network Extension
Major Water Corporation wastewater infrastructure expansion and network augmentation program supporting rapid population growth across Perth's northern suburbs. The program includes new wastewater pump stations, pressure mains, trunk sewers and associated network upgrades to improve system capacity and service future residential growth areas. Multiple construction packages are underway while additional northern corridor works continue through staged delivery.
Ocean Reef Primary School Expansion
Program of classroom refurbishment and facilities upgrades at Ocean Reef Primary School, a K-6 government primary school on Kaufman Avenue, to support modernised teaching spaces and resurfaced outdoor sports courts for the growing Ocean Reef community.
Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment
A major transformation of the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour into a world-class waterfront precinct. As of May 2026, the project has reached significant milestones including the opening of new 8-lane boat ramps and the relocation of Marine Rescue Whitfords and the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club to new facilities. Current works focus on Perth's first 50m coastal pool and a protected family beach, both on track to open by late 2026. The precinct features a lobster-themed playground, 5 hectares of community space, and will eventually support 1,000 dwellings, 12,000 sqm of retail/commercial space, and over 500 boat pens.The first residential land release is anticipated for mid-2026.
Currambine North Masterplan (Currambine District Centre Precinct)
A long-term masterplanned mixed-use precinct for the Currambine North area, envisioned to deliver a vibrant district centre with higher-density residential, commercial offices, retail, entertainment and community facilities around Currambine Train Station on the Yanchep line. The existing Currambine Structure Plan is being progressively absorbed into the City of Joondalup Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3), with the City pursuing rezoning and scheme amendments to facilitate the next stage of precinct development. The project is a long-horizon urban renewal initiative targeting transit-oriented, walkable density in Perth's northern corridor.
3,977 residents of Iluka (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,030. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 74.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 4,703, about 71% 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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Iluka features a highly qualified labor force with considerable representation in professional services, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.3%, and an estimated 3.1% rise in employment over the preceding year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 3,977, while local unemployment sat 2.9% below the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth. Labor force participation stood at 74.4%, comparing favorably against 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census findings indicated that 13.5% of working locals operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Concentration is especially pronounced in professional & technical fields, where workforce shares reach 1.3 times the regional norm. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited presence, engaging 2.9% of local workers relative to 4.7% throughout Greater Perth. As a predominantly residential community, internal employment capacity remains modest when comparing Census counts of local jobs against working residents. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that across the twelve months to March 2026, both total employment and the broader labor force grew by 3.1%, maintaining an even unemployment rate. Across Greater Perth over the identical timeframe, employment expanded by 2.0% while the workforce rose 2.5%, lifting joblessness by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts dated Mar-26 illustrate wider demand patterns across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to the area's specific industrial makeup, these benchmarks imply local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted baseline for illustrative use that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Iluka (WA) is $3,144 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $995 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,997 a year against an average of $85,150. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Iluka among the highest in the country. Median taxable income sits at $62,997 alongside a mean of $85,150, outperforming the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are modeled at roughly $69,883 (median) and $94,457 (average). Census household income metrics position the suburb at the 97th percentile nationally ($3,144 weekly). The single largest earning bracket comprises 36.1% of residents (2,375 people) taking in $4000+, differing from the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 32.0%.
High earning power is further demonstrated by the 52.3% of households generating more than $3,000 per week, reinforcing elevated retail demand. Locals retain 88.3% of their income once housing obligations are met, signaling considerable discretionary capacity, while the community's SEIFA income position sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Iluka (WA) had 1,846 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $635 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses make up 97.6% of residential stock in Iluka, with remaining housing forms (semi-detached properties, units, and other structures) accounting for 2.4%, in contrast to metropolitan Perth where houses constitute 77.8% and alternative dwellings represent 22.1%. Outright ownership is elevated at 39.0% against broader Perth norms, while 53.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 7.4% are tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage obligations stand at $2,600 and median weekly rent reaches $635, substantially exceeding the corresponding Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Across Australia, local repayments significantly eclipse the national mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Iluka (WA) counted 1,846 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,143 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 90.7%, comprising couples with children at 50.6%, childless couples at 33.2%, and single-parent arrangements at 6.5%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 9.3%, formed primarily of single-person dwellings (8.8%) and group houses (0.5%). The typical household comprises 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Iluka (WA) hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among residents aged 15+ in Iluka reaches 31.3%, outpacing the WA benchmark of 27.9% and demonstrating strong academic credentials. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 21.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Applied and technical training is likewise widespread, with 35.3% of individuals aged 15 and above possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (21.9%) and advanced diplomas (13.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.3% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in education. Broken down by level, secondary education accounts for 10.9%, primary schooling represents 8.7%, and higher education programs engage 6.7%.
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Public transport in Iluka (WA) reaches 17 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 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 across Iluka includes 17 active bus stops. These facilities are linked by 3 dedicated routes, supplying a collective total of 395 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with the typical resident situated 243 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel outbound, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport choice at 80% and rail accounting for 14%. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles, exceeding regional standards. Home-based workers comprised 13.5% of the workforce at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 56 departures daily across the entire network, translating to roughly 23 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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75.5% of residents in Iluka (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and illness metrics show superior health profiles across Iluka, highlighted by minimal incidence of routine chronic ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is especially pronounced, covering roughly 61% of residents (4,014 people), which tracks above the 59.0% seen across Greater Perth and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.0 and 5.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 75.5% of inhabitants report zero long-term medical issues, outperforming the Greater Perth proportion of 71.9%. The working-age demographic demonstrates robust vitality with low chronic disease rates.
Inhabitants aged 65 and over constitute 18.0% of the community (1,184 people), exceeding the 15.9% observed across Greater Perth, with older residents recording favorable health standings that align with general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.3% of Iluka (WA) residents were born overseas and 12.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.1%) and Australian (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Iluka is higher than in most comparable suburban markets, with 53.3% of residents born abroad and 12.8% using a non-English language in the home. Christianity forms the predominant faith tradition, adhered to by 59.0% of the populace compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding reported parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 37.1%, tracking well above the regional share of 28.0%, followed by Australian heritage at 16.4% and Irish ancestry at 8.6%. Distinct variations appear across other backgrounds as well: Welsh heritage stands at 1.5% (against 0.7% regionally), South Australian representation reaches 3.8% (against 1.0%), and Dutch ancestry accounts for 2.2% (against 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Iluka (WA) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Iluka closely mirrors Greater Perth across broad demographic cohorts, with the largest divergence across the four main tiers measuring 16.0 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 46 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and standing 9 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census (when the nationwide median was 38). The most pronounced proportional shift since the Census occurred among individuals aged 65+, expanding from 13.0% to an estimated 18.0% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 854 residents (72%) to reach 2,039, while child, young adult, and young-to-middle-aged adult segments are expected to see declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Iluka (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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,669 at the 2021 Census → 6,581 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 (SAL50664). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.