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Kallaroo has an estimated 6,009 residents, up from 5,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 704 people, or 13.3%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 2,058 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Kallaroo had an estimated population of 6,009 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 704 residents (13.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,305 citizens. The calculation is based on a resident population of 6,005, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 33 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level means a density of 2,057 persons per square kilometer, which is greater than the typical density across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 13.3% expansion rate of the suburb of Kallaroo since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. Population growth within the suburb of Kallaroo was majorly fueled by overseas migration, which made up about 69.0% of all population increases recently, though natural increase and interstate migration also recorded positive inflows. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to project growth past 2032, AreaSearch uses cohort-specific growth rates published by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 figures). Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion for the suburb of Kallaroo is projected to exceed the median for Australian statistical areas, with the region expected to add 1,230 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing a 20.4% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Kallaroo over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Kallaroo has averaged around 26 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling an estimated 134 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $550,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
There have also been $323,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Relative to Greater Perth, construction activity per person in Kallaroo is 52.0% higher, giving buyers more options even though development volume has slowed down lately. Newly approved housing consists of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% medium-to-high density units, preserving the classic suburban feel with a focus on spacious family residences. There are roughly 283 residents for every dwelling approval, showing capacity for further expansion. Demographic projections indicate Kallaroo will add 1,226 citizens by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes do not increase, housing supply could fall behind population growth, which would likely heighten buyer competition and support price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Kallaroo, worth an estimated $85 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.89 billion. 11 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Westfield Whitford City Expansion, and Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1
First stage residential development within Ocean Reef Marina precinct. Features 68 premium residential lots and 3 apartment sites with waterfront access, coastal lifestyle amenities, and integrated community facilities.
Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion
The Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion delivers more than 10 kilometres of shared paths across three sections to improve coastal walking, wheeling and riding connections in Perth's north-west. Section 1 (Hepburn Avenue, 2.6 km) was completed in early 2024, connecting Whitfords Avenue to Gibson Avenue. Section 2 (Coastal Section South, 5 km) was completed in late 2025, linking Hillarys Boat Harbour to North Mullaloo. Section 3 (Coastal Section North, 2.6 km) is now under construction and due for completion in mid-2026, completing the link from Ocean Reef Marina to Burns Beach along Ocean Reef Road.The fully state-funded $6.9 million project improves access to schools, beaches, marinas and parklands, and includes enhanced bike parking, wayfinding, pavement markings and safety upgrades at road intersections.
Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment
Long-range mixed-use precinct renewal of the western portion of the Whitfords Activity Centre in Hillarys, encompassing residential apartments, retail expansion, civic spaces, and urban infill consistent with the City of Joondalup's activity centre strategy and Local Planning Scheme No. 3. The Westfield Whitford City site holds development approval for an 8-storey building with approximately 87 apartments, a 3-storey office building (3,720 sqm NLA), and a plaza, though construction has not yet commenced. Broader precinct planning for the western district is ongoing under the Whitford Activity Centre Structure Plan framework.
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.
Harbour Rise
Harbour Rise is a long established coastal estate on the hillside overlooking Hillarys Boat Harbour, directly across from Sorrento and Hillarys beaches and a short walk from the Sorrento Quay cafes, restaurants and shops. The estate was originally masterplanned and delivered by Estates Development Company, the last remaining beachfront landholding from the company's 1948 northern Perth land purchase, and has progressively built out over several decades into a high amenity residential community with landscaped streets, parks and pedestrian links to the harbour.Vacant lots along streets such as Seaward Loop and Padbury Circle have continued to trade into 2025, with several under offer or recently sold, meaning the estate is in its final stages with a small number of new executive homes still being built or sold off the plan. The estate is supported by an active home owners association and a specified area rate covering its shared landscaping and amenity.
The Harbour Hillarys
A landmark mixed-use development at the gateway to Hillarys Boat Harbour. The project features an 11-storey structure comprising 87 residential apartments and five commercial tenancies, including space for an independent grocery store and a restaurant/cafe. Designed by Hames Sharley, the building incorporates a 99kW solar PV array and targets a 4-Star Green Star rating. The development aims to provide a new retail hub and premium coastal living with 121 public parking bays and 128 resident bays.
470 Whitfords Avenue Residential Development
$25 million mid-rise residential development featuring 87 modern apartments across 9 floors, contributing to housing diversity in the Hillarys area with convenient access to beaches, shopping, and transport.
Chichester Park Skate Facility
Design and construction of a new community skate facility and associated park upgrades at Chichester Park. The City of Joondalup awarded the design and construction contract to Convic Pty Ltd in November 2025 for 422641 AUD ex GST. Construction commenced in July 2026 as part of an approximately 800000 AUD park upgrade including a beginner skate facility, renewed play space, basketball and netball pad upgrades, shelters, landscaping, pathways and park furniture.
3,396 residents of Kallaroo are employed, from a labour force of 3,461. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 68.0%. 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 4,615, about 77% 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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Kallaroo has a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 3.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,396 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.0% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Jobs among local residents are heavily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The local labor market is particularly concentrated in education & training, showing a share 1.4 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing represents only 2.6% of local workers compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Being a majorly residential neighborhood, local job opportunities appear limited when comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.9% alongside labour force increasing by 4.1%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kallaroo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kallaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kallaroo is $2,108 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $866 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,067 a year against an average of $73,497. 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Kallaroo are higher than the national standard. The median taxpayer income in the area is $56,067 and the average income is $73,497, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 respectively in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to a median of $62,195 and an average of $81,530 as of March 2026. Census records place household, family, and individual earnings in the area around the 67th percentile nationwide.
Income distributions show that 25.1% of the population (1,508 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 32.0% in that bracket. A large cohort of high earners (35.7% making over $3,000/week) demonstrates robust financial capacity. Residents keep 87.1% of their earnings after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the area sits in the 8th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kallaroo had 1,961 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $433 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,193 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Kallaroo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kallaroo was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 44.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (13.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,193, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $433, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350.
Nationally, Kallaroo's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kallaroo counted 1,961 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,221 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 19% 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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Family households dominate at 79.4% of all households, comprising 37.5% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.6% of adults in Kallaroo hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 243 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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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University qualifications in Kallaroo (32.6% of residents aged 15+) edge above the WA average (27.9%), suggesting competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (21.2%). Enrollment rates in study are high, with 27.5% of the local population engaged in formal learning. This breaks down into 9.6% attending secondary school, 8.2% in primary school, and 5.2% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kallaroo reaches 50 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 990 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Kallaroo comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 990 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 79%, with 14% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across all transit routes, average service frequency is 141 trips per day, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.2% of residents in Kallaroo report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Kallaroo, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,387 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 8.9 and 6.9% of the population, while 71.2% of residents reported having no chronic health issues at all, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 24.5% of the population (1,472 individuals), which is higher than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Senior citizens exhibit strong health outcomes, ranking similarly to the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.9% of Kallaroo residents were born overseas and 9.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.3%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kallaroo was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 9.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.9% born overseas. The main religion in Kallaroo was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.0% of people in Kallaroo. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Kallaroo are English at 35.3% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 20.0%, and Irish at 8.9%.
Significant variations also occur in other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.4% (compared to 0.7% regionally), South Australians account for 2.1% (compared to 1.0%), and New Zealanders make up 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kallaroo is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.2% 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 median age of 45 in Kallaroo is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.5%) than Greater Perth, but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (8.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.4% to 9.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 12.8% to 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 13.7% to 12.0%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.4% to 13.1%.
Future estimates to 2041 indicate shifts in Kallaroo's age distribution, led by a 67% increase (380 people) in the 75 to 84 demographic, rising from 570 to 951. Over-65 age categories will represent 66% of net population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 will decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kallaroo
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,305 at the 2021 Census → 6,009 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 May 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 (SAL50714). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.