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Joondalup has an estimated 10,487 residents, up from 9,193 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,294 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 982 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Joondalup recorded an estimated resident tally of approximately 10,487 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents an expansion of 1,294 people (14.1%) relative to the 2021 Census benchmark of 9,193 people. Derivation of this shift stems from an estimated base of 10,477 residents following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 34 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 981 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Outperforming both the national expansion rate (9.5%) and the wider SA3 area, the suburb of Joondalup's 14.1% increase marks it as a regional standout, with overseas migration serving as the principal catalyst by generating roughly 94.0% of recent population additions. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets (employing 2022 as their base year) at the SA2 scale, supplementing post-2032 horizons and uncovered zones via cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (incorporating 2022 data). Long-term demographic modelling indicates that future expansion for the suburb of Joondalup will position slightly under the median across AreaSearch statistical territories, forecasting an addition of 415 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, which corresponds to an overall gain of 3.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Joondalup over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with 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 residential construction data by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries reveals that Joondalup has recorded roughly 13 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 69 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years, with 14 approvals logged to date across FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 14.6 people arrived in the locality for every completed residence over those 5 financial years, creating an environment where residential demand outstrips new supply, elevating buyer rivalry and exerting upward force on valuations. The anticipated building cost for newly approved dwellings averages $369,000, aligning with regional averages, while commercial activity remains robust with $44.1 million in commercial approvals approved during the current financial year.
Per capita residential building approvals in Joondalup sit at roughly half the Greater Perth standard and within the 20th percentile across the country, creating restricted inventory for prospective purchasers while underpinning existing asset demand. This suppressed approval rate highlights established neighbourhood maturity alongside probable town planning restrictions. Furthermore, recent development consists exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the suburb's traditional residential character and appealing to purchasers seeking detached layouts, with new building activity allocating a higher share to freestanding dwellings than the 57.0% recorded at Census. Across the catchment, there are approximately 740 people per dwelling approval, underscoring an established urban landscape. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Joondalup is projected to add 405 residents leading into 2041. While ongoing residential development matches expected demographic shifts, expanding population numbers could generate heightened competition among incoming buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Joondalup, worth an estimated $19.2 billion. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic planning frameworks, public works, and significant infrastructure developments play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 35 key projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by major undertakings such as Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, Boas Place Joondalup City Centre, 2 Wise Street Mixed-Use Development, and the Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Expansion.
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Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Expansion
Completed Ramsay Health Care funded expansion of Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus, opened in February 2026. The expansion delivered six operating suites including two shared public and private theatres, two day procedure suites, a day surgery admissions unit, 30 medical beds, 22 surgical beds, 30 shelled beds for future use, expanded back-of-house facilities and a private kitchen. The upgrade improves private health services for Perth's northern suburbs and complements the wider Joondalup Health Campus redevelopment.
Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2
A major 307.9 million dollar expansion of Joondalup Health Campus jointly funded by the Western Australian State Government (149.9 million) and the Australian Government (158 million). Delivered by Multiplex over multiple stages, the project has already added a 102-bed mental health unit (opened August 2023), an expanded emergency department with a 12-bay influenza-like-illness unit, a Behavioural Assessment Urgent Care Clinic, six new coronary care beds, an expanded multi-storey car park with 215 additional bays, a new 106-bed public ward block (with 46 beds operational), one new public theatre and two new interventional cardiac catheter labs (opened June 2025).Two further shared public-private theatres opened in September 2025. The final stage involves fit-out of 60 additional public beds, supported by a 24 million dollar state budget allocation, scheduled for completion by mid-2026. A separate Ramsay-funded 190 million dollar Joondalup Private Hospital expansion was completed and opened to patients in early 2026, lifting bed numbers from 150 to 202 with six new operating theatres.
Joondalup Performing Arts and Cultural Facility
Proposed state-of-the-art performing arts venue planned for Lot 1001 Teakle Court in the Joondalup City Centre. The proposed facility is designed to feature primary theatre auditoriums, rehearsal spaces, and cultural exhibition galleries serving as a premier arts and entertainment hub for northern metropolitan Perth. The City of Joondalup continues to review business cases and funding models for the project site.
Yellagonga Regional Park Improvement Project
State Government funded program to enhance Yellagonga Regional Park through new recreation and environmental infrastructure. Completed works include the Yalbunullup mountain bike trail network, bird viewing tower, accessible boardwalks, pathways, signage and rehabilitation. Construction continues on the Luisini Winery nature playground and Perry's Paddock car park, with further park improvements scheduled through 2026.
Boas Place - Joondalup City Centre Development
City-led mixed-use precinct renewal in the Joondalup City Centre across City-owned civic core lots bounded by Boas Avenue, Central Walk, Central Park and Lakeside Drive. The project remains in planning and investigation, with the City using project philosophy and parameters, city centre activation work and related business cases to guide future redevelopment. The intended outcome is a vibrant mix of commercial, retail, residential, civic and public spaces, with WA Investments identifying an economic and innovation hub capable of supporting about 1,400 workers.
8 Elcar Lane Mixed Development
Proposed mixed-use development combining residential apartments with commercial/retail spaces. Designed to complement local character while providing modern housing options and business opportunities.
35 Davidson Terrace Development
Proposed residential development featuring modern townhouses and apartments. Emphasizes sustainable design, community integration, and accessibility to local services and transport networks.
Meridian Park Stage 2B Industrial Land Release
Stage 2B of the Meridian Park Industrial Estate in Neerabup, released by DevelopmentWA in two tranches: 11 general industrial lots in November 2024 followed by a further 7 lots in December 2024, ranging from around 2,174sqm to 10,476sqm with amalgamation options. Located close to Wanneroo Road and the Mitchell Freeway, adjacent to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, the lots support warehousing, logistics, robotics, mining services, engineering and general construction users. Titles were anticipated in the second half of 2025.Once fully developed, Stage 2B is expected to create more than 160 ongoing local jobs and generate an estimated $61 million in annual economic output. Meridian Park forms part of the broader Neerabup Industrial Area, which is planned to become one of Perth's largest industrial estates.
6,230 residents of Joondalup are employed, from a labour force of 6,549. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 12,528, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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The workforce in Joondalup is characterized by a high level of education and strong representation in sectors that provide essential services. According to AreaSearch data aggregations, the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, and estimated employment growth over the past year reached 3.6%. As of March 2026, the number of residents in work totals 6,230, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is 0.7% higher than the rate in Greater Perth, recorded at 4.2%. Workforce participation rates in Joondalup are broadly comparable to those in Greater Perth, which stand at 69.9%.
Census data indicates that only 7.6% of residents were working from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account when interpreting these figures. Local resident employment is heavily weighted towards retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance. In comparison, professional & technical roles account for 6.4%, sitting below the 8.2% regional standard. Operating as a major employment center, the precinct supports 1.0 workers for every resident as at the Census, pulling in commuters from adjacent districts. During the period ending March 2026, analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from SALM and the ABS showed that employment rose by 3.6% while the labour force grew by 3.8%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Greater Perth, on the other hand, recorded employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. To understand future job demand in Joondalup, one may refer to the national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid on Joondalup's current employment structure to project future growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Joondalup's existing employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.4% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years. It is important to note that this estimate relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Joondalup is $1,688 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,749 a year against an average of $73,026. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Joondalup recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $56,749 and an average of $73,026, surpassing national benchmarks but trailing Greater Perth medians ($60,748) and averages ($80,248). Factoring in the 10.93% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $62,952 (median) and $81,008 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the mid-range between the 46th and 52nd percentiles. The primary individual earnings tier spans $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 33.0% of local earners (3,460 people) compared to 32.0% across the wider region.
Mortgage and rental outgoings leave 83.2% of income remaining, placing the area at the 46th percentile for housing affordability, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Joondalup had 3,586 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 24% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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 Joondalup was divided between separate houses at 56.9% and medium-to-high density formats (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and other categories) at 43.1%, contrasting with Greater Perth where houses accounted for 77.8% and alternative formats represented 22.1%. Outright home ownership reached 24.9%, lagging metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.6% and tenancies made up 41.6%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,733, falling below the Perth metropolitan figure of $1,907 and the Australian median of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $360, compared against $350 across the Perth metropolitan area and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Joondalup counted 3,586 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,091 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement at 64.9% of all households, consisting of couples with children (23.7%), couples without children (29.3%), and single parent families (11.1%). Non-family living situations account for the other 35.1%, encompassing lone person arrangements (29.0%) and group households (6.0%). The locality registers an average household size of 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Joondalup hold a university qualification, including 19.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,646 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Joondalup is characterized by 28.3% of individuals holding university degrees, tracking slightly below the Australian standard of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 19.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between certificates (25.4%) and advanced diplomas (13.2%). Current educational engagement across the community is substantial, with 30.3% of the populace actively enrolled in study. This includes 10.9% attending tertiary institutions, 7.2% enrolled in primary schooling, and 5.9% participating in secondary education.
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Public transport in Joondalup reaches 89 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 options throughout Joondalup encompass 89 active transport stops across bus and train networks, with 21 individual routes operating 3,955 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is ranked as excellent, as local residents are positioned an average distance of 176 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential profile, outbound commuting is common, with private car travel leading at 70%, followed by 16% on trains and 6% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, sitting below regional standards, while work from home rates stood at 7.6% during the 2021 Census (under potential COVID-19 influences).
Across all transit routes, service frequencies reach an average of 565 trips per day, which translates to roughly 44 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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68.7% of residents in Joondalup report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 across Joondalup reflect generally sound outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality matching broader national trends across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 56% of residents (~5,892 people), compared with 59.0% recorded throughout Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.0% and 10.4% of the population respectively, while 68.7% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. General health indicators across working-age cohorts remain typical. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 18.1% (1,898 people), exceeding the Greater Perth standard of 15.9%, with overall health rankings tracking standard nationwide distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.4% of Joondalup residents were born overseas and 17.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (17.5%). 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 Joondalup, where 48.4% of residents were born overseas and 17.9% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 44.1% of the community. In contrast, Islam forms 2.7% of the local population compared to a 3.2% share across Greater Perth. Examining parental birthplaces, the leading ancestries across Joondalup include English at 33.6% (exceeding the regional share of 28.0%), Australian at 17.5%, and Other at 11.3%. Distinct variations also appear across other demographic lineages, with South Australian heritage representing 1.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Welsh at 1.0% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Joondalup is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.8% 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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Age structures in Joondalup closely parallel Greater Perth across major demographics, showing a maximum divergence of 2.3 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census while sitting 1 year older than the metropolitan median of 37 during that Census. The most noticeable demographic adjustment since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 cohort, which declined from 26.2% to an estimated 22.3%. Looking forward to 2041, senior demographics aged 65+ are projected to drive local growth, expanding by 855 residents (45%) to reach 2,753, while younger adults, children, and early-to-mid career cohorts are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Joondalup
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 Aug 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,193 at the 2021 Census → 10,487 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 (SAL50701). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.