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Kalgoorlie has an estimated 3,829 residents, up from 3,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 118 people, or 3.2%. That puts 948 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 ABS regional updates and post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Kalgoorlie has an estimated population of approximately 3,829 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 118 people (3.2%) compared to the 3,711 people documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated resident count of 3,821 established by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside subsequent address validations. This population level results in a density of 947 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with standard metrics across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 57.99999999999999% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. For locations outside this dataset and for forward projections beyond 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest the suburb of Kalgoorlie will record population growth slightly below the regional Australian median, expanding by 380 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, which translates to an aggregate gain of 9.7% across the 16 years.
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20 new dwellings have been approved in Kalgoorlie over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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 building approval records by AreaSearch shows that Kalgoorlie has averaged approximately 4 approved dwellings annually, amounting to roughly 20 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 3 residential approvals have been logged. Because recent population levels have contracted, residential supply has kept pace with demand to maintain a well-balanced local market, with newly approved homes carrying an average construction value of $327,000—a figure lower than regional benchmarks that underpins affordability. Concurrently, commercial development approvals totaling $22.4 million have been registered during this financial year, reflecting consistent non-residential investment.
Per capita residential approvals in Kalgoorlie track at roughly three-quarters the level recorded across Rest of WA, placing the area in the 12th percentile nationally and constraining buyer selection while bolstering absorption of established stock. This comparatively subdued rate also trails national figures, indicating market maturity alongside possible construction bottlenecks. Recent residential approvals are split evenly, with detached houses accounting for 50.0% and medium-to-high density formats (apartments and townhouses) making up 50.0%. This shift toward denser dwellings provides lower entry costs for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, standing in contrast to the established housing profile of 70.0% standalone houses. Such changes point to diminishing land supply and an evolving preference for accessible, diversified housing products, while a ratio of 1262 people per approved dwelling highlights the restrained pace of local building activity. According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Kalgoorlie is projected to add 372 residents through to 2041. Should construction activity remain at its current pace, future dwelling additions may lag population gains, which could intensify purchaser competition and drive upward momentum in property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kalgoorlie, worth an estimated $963 million. A further 4 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $963 million. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans manufacturing, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure undertakings and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence on local development trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 key initiatives positioned to shape the locality. Notable developments include the Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), the KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and the Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment.
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Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
GreenView at Karlkurla
GreenView at Karlkurla is a residential land estate in Kalgoorlie, WA, delivered by DevelopmentWA on Karru Way, adjacent to the Kalgoorlie Golf Course and natural bushland. The estate is being released in stages, with Stage 4 now titled and almost fully sold, offering lots from 638sqm to 1,039sqm starting at $205,000. The estate includes a landscaped park with a children's playground and dual-use pathways, and previously included a component of social housing lots. It sits close to Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre and North Kalgoorlie Primary School, and provides a mix of single residential and multi-residential (townhouse/apartment) lots across roughly 130 total homesites.
Kalgoorlie City Centre (St Barbara's Square) Revitalisation
Revitalisation of St Barbara's Square and the adjoining laneway in the Kalgoorlie CBD into a family friendly civic hub with water play, a bespoke nature playground, extensive First Nations public art, stage and event space, alfresco areas, new paving, lighting, gardens and accessible facilities. The 16 million dollar project was jointly funded by the WA Government and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with construction and the grand opening completed in late 2023 and minor works such as shade sails and a permanent toilet block delivered by mid 2025.The renewed square and laneway now serve as the centrepiece of the wider Kalgoorlie City Centre program and have received planning and place making awards.
Goldfields Basketball Stadium Revitalisation
$14.8m revitalisation of the regional basketball stadium delivering two additional indoor courts (including a show court with tiered seating), refurbished existing courts, new changerooms, public amenities, first aid room, canteen, function space, administration and club facilities, and increased storage. Officially opened on 30 Jan 2025.
2,400 residents of Kalgoorlie are employed, from a labour force of 2,456. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,703, about 123% 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 local workforce in Kalgoorlie is highly capable, characterized by prominent industrial and manufacturing employment, a jobless rate of merely 2.3%, and an estimated 3.1% annual rise in employment based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,400, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.2% below the Regional WA benchmark of 3.5%. Labor force participation is also notably elevated at 75.1%, outstripping the 65.4% recorded across Regional WA. According to Census records, just 2.8% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions must be taken into account.
Resident jobs are heavily concentrated across mining, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Mining specialization is particularly pronounced, representing an employment share 2.2 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector accounts for no recorded resident employment, compared to the wider regional share of 9.3%. Supported by a Census-recorded ratio of 1.1 local positions for every resident worker, the locality operates as a key regional employment hub that draws commuters inward from surrounding communities. AreaSearch evaluations of combined ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month period, a 3.1% increase in employment matched a 3.1% expansion in the labour pool, keeping the unemployment rate stable. Conversely, Regional WA registered a 0.1% contraction in employment alongside a 0.3% rise in the labour force, leading to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further insight into prospective workforce demand in Kalgoorlie is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. Projected over five-year and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, national employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector-level outcomes varying widely. Applying these industry weights indicates that local employment in Kalgoorlie could rise by 5.5% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, noting that this simple extrapolation does not incorporate specific local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Kalgoorlie is $2,095 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,175 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,612 a year against an average of $82,974. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place individual incomes in the suburb of Kalgoorlie among the highest nationwide, registering a median of $71,612 and an average of $82,974. These figures notably exceed the Regional WA benchmarks of a $59,973 median and a $74,392 average. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to $79,439 (median) and $92,043 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census recorded personal weekly income at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,175 weekly). Income distribution shows that 38.3% of residents (1,466 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 31.1% in the metropolitan area.
After accounting for housing obligations, households preserve 87.6% of their income, supporting strong discretionary capacity and placing the suburb in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kalgoorlie had 1,378 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 8% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 14.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Kalgoorlie consisted of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% other dwelling types including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright home ownership in Kalgoorlie was comparatively modest at 18.9%, with 33.4% of properties being purchased under a mortgage and 47.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,517 (versus $1,560 across Regional WA), and median weekly rent was $300 (versus $265 in Regional WA). Compared against national figures, monthly mortgage repayments in Kalgoorlie are substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kalgoorlie counted 1,378 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 58.4%, comprising couples raising children (25.8%), childless couples (23.8%), and single-parent arrangements (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.6%, divided between single-person dwellings at 35.8% and group households at 4.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Kalgoorlie hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,021 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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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Attainment of higher education credentials in Kalgoorlie sits below broader standards, with 22.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, indicating opportunities for educational uplift. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 15.7%, followed by postgraduate awards at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is widely represented, with 37.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 8.0% with advanced diplomas and 29.9% holding certificates. A significant 30.2% of local residents participate in structured learning. This cohort includes 9.9% attending primary school, 6.9% engaged in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kalgoorlie reaches 37 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Kalgoorlie is equipped with 37 bus stops distributed across 8 routes, delivering 343 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is convenient, with residents residing an average of 214 meters from the nearest stopping point. Private vehicles are the primary commuting choice, accounting for 85% of work trips, while 8% of commuters walk. Household vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, and 2.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19. Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 49 trips per day, translating to roughly 9 weekly services per stop.
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74.9% of residents in Kalgoorlie report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Mortality and chronic disease data evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable health challenges in Kalgoorlie, where common ailments are moderately prevalent across age cohorts, while private healthcare coverage is exceptionally broad at roughly 60% of residents (2,302 people), outperforming the Regional WA rate of 56.4%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 7.1 and 6.1% of residents respectively, though 74.9% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. Health metrics among residents under 65 perform better than average. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.1% of the population (463 people), tracking below the regional share of 19.1%, with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes broadly consistent with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.0% of Kalgoorlie residents were born overseas and 22.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (24.4%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kalgoorlie exhibits an above-average level of cultural diversity, with 22.1% of the community speaking a non-English language at home and 35.0% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 45.7% of the local population, while the Other religious category demonstrates a noticeable overrepresentation at 1.5%, compared to 0.7% across Regional WA. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages in Kalgoorlie are English at 25.2% (below the 31.3% regional benchmark), Australian at 24.4%, and Other at 10.3% (well above the 5.0% regional standard). Notable deviations also appear across several specific ethnic backgrounds: Maori ancestry accounts for 2.3% locally (compared to 1.0% regionally), Filipino representation reaches 4.1% (versus 1.2%), and New Zealand heritage stands at 1.2% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kalgoorlie is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.8% 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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The demographic profile of the suburb of Kalgoorlie is heavily weighted toward young and middle-aged adults prior to family formation, with the 25 - 44 cohort representing 37.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 26.6% across Regional WA. By contrast, individuals aged 65+ account for only 12.1%, whereas Regional WA records 19.1%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 6 years younger than the Regional WA Census figure of 40. Since that Census, the 25 - 44 age group expanded from 33.7% to an estimated 37.0%.
Projections to 2041 indicate this cohort will see the largest expansion, adding 366 residents (26%) to reach 1,783, while the senior population is forecast to decrease over the same duration.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kalgoorlie
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 12 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,711 at the 2021 Census → 3,829 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 (SAL50712). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.