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Kambalda West has an estimated 1,783 residents, up from 1,666 at the 2021 Census — a change of 117 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. Density is about 14 people per 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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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kambalda West has a population estimated at approximately 1,783 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 117 people (7.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,666 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 1,783, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 14.4 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident.
The 7.0% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Kambalda West is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (7.5%), showing competitive local expansion. Growth during recent times was mostly underpinned by international migration, which accounted for roughly 60.0% of the total population increases. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project trends past 2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates published by the ABS in its recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Future demographic modeling indicates that locations outside capital cities will experience growth exceeding the median, with the suburb of Kambalda West projected to add 349 persons by 2041 under combined SA2-level estimates, representing an overall increase of 19.6% over the 16 years.
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Residential construction in Kambalda West is very quiet, averaging 1 dwelling approvals annually (amounting to 7 dwellings over the five-year period). This minimal building activity aligns with the rural profile of the area, where new construction is generally spurred by localized housing demands instead of broader market trends. It should be noted that because of the small sample size, individual building projects can heavily alter annual trends and comparative metrics. Kambalda West registers far less building activity than Rest of WA. Building levels also fall short of national benchmarks. Additionally, all recent construction projects consisted entirely of separate houses, highlighting the rural setting where spacious lots and standalone properties are standard.
A ratio of 708 people per dwelling approval reflects this quiet and low-volume building climate. Future estimates indicate that Kambalda West will add 349 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch). If building activity remains at its current pace, housing supply could fall behind demographic growth, which is likely to heighten competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kambalda West, worth an estimated $1.81 billion. 2 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans manufacturing, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates are highly influential to regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence the immediate area. Key broader regional initiatives include Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, Regional And Rural Wa Road Network Safety Improvements, and WA Regional Digital Connectivity Program (WARDCP), with details provided for those most relevant.
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Lynas Rare Earths Processing Facility
A new Rare Earths Processing Facility in Kalgoorlie to process the Rare Earth concentrate from the Mt Weld mine. The material produced in Kalgoorlie will be further processed at the Lynas Malaysia advanced materials plant or at the proposed Rare Earths separation facility in the United States.
North Somerville District Structure Plan
A district-level structure plan providing a framework for the coordinated development of a vacant greenfield urban infill site in North Somerville, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The site, approximately 35.49 hectares, has multiple landowners and is identified by the City's Local Planning Strategy and Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 2 as suitable for future residential development. The plan proposes a residential layout with an estimated 604 lots and 600 dwellings, and includes provisions for public open space and drainage networks that link to adjoining estates.As a district-level framework, individual landowners must follow up with local structure plans before final subdivision and development of their lots. As of early 2026, this is progressing, with a local structure plan for lots at Speculation Road, Somerville, lodged and under public consultation for proposed rezoning to Residential.
Fabric Street Temporary Workforce Accommodation
Proposed temporary workforce accommodation for BHP Nickel West on City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder land to accommodate up to 1,000 construction workers during major works. Following BHP's temporary suspension of Western Australia Nickel operations from October 2024, the project has not progressed to construction and remains under assessment with no confirmed delivery timetable.
Lot 505 Kalgoorlie Industrial Area
The project involves the future development of 206 to 214 hectares of industrial-zoned land located south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The area is planned to feature larger general industrial lots to cater for typical general and heavier industrial users, providing access to a RAV10 heavy vehicle road network and existing rail networks.
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.
Central Regional TAFE - Kalgoorlie Heavy Plant Engineering Trades Workshop
Central Regional TAFE's Kalgoorlie campus is now training students in new $10 million state-of-the-art heavy plant workshops.
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-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.
879 residents of Kambalda West are employed, from a labour force of 923. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 3.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,343, about 75% 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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Kambalda West has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and industrial employees, with manufacturing and industrial sectors having a clear footprint, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and a 2.9% rise in estimated job numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, there are 879 residents in employment, representing an unemployment rate 1.3% higher than Regional WA's level of 3.5%, while workforce participation matches Regional WA's rate of 65.6%. Census figures indicate that a low 2.0% of the working population operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are mining, education & training, and retail trade. The workforce shows a highly pronounced concentration in mining, which stands at 4.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing just 0.6% of the workforce in Kambalda West compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment openings are limited. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic regions, employment grew by 2.9% while the labor force expanded by 3.4% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future workforce needs in Kambalda West. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trajectories. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Kambalda West will rise by 3.9% over five years and 10.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Kambalda West is $2,217 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,012 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,945 a year against an average of $88,696. 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 postcode ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Kambalda West records a median taxpayer income of $75,945 and an average of $88,696. These levels are exceptionally high on a national scale, contrastingly sharply with Regional WA's median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $84,246 (median) and $98,390 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal earnings are all highly ranked in Kambalda West, falling between the 79th and 79th percentiles nationwide.
The statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 30.9% of the population (550 individuals), mirroring trends in the metropolitan region where 31.1% are situated in this bracket. Financial strength is also demonstrated by the 35.7% of households that receive high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which helps drive local consumer spending. After paying for housing, residents retain 92.6% of their income, indicating substantial disposable funds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kambalda West had 582 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 9.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 10.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Kambalda West, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 87.5% standalone houses and 12.6% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership rates in Kambalda West trailed the regional benchmark, sitting at 24.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by those with a mortgage (36.3%) or tenants (39.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment was registered at $1,000, which is well below the regional average, while the median weekly rental cost was $200, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265.
Across Australia, Kambalda West's home loan repayments are much lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also far below the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kambalda West counted 582 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 623 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 69.2%, which is composed of 29.9% couples raising children, 26.3% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.8%, with single person homes at 27.7% and group housing making up 3.3% of the total. The average household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly below the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.7% of adults in Kambalda West hold a university qualification, including 7.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 38.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 283 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 858 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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The region presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (9.7%) sitting far below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prominent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (5.9%) and certificates (38.8%). Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 35.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This total includes 15.5% attending primary schools, 11.0% in secondary schools, and 2.0% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kambalda West means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 2 transport stops operating in Kambalda West, which feature a combination of buses. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which run 8 weekly passenger services in total. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 624 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88%, followed by 8% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars. A minor 2.0% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency stands at an average of 1 trips daily across the transport network, which is equivalent to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Kambalda West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.4% 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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Public health statistics show notable challenges for Kambalda West, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic disease trends, with common health issues appearing across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 62% of the population (1,112 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions in the region, affecting 9.1 and 8.7% of the population, respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Working-age individuals experience chronic medical conditions at rates above the average. Furthermore, 10.8% of the population is aged 65 and over (192 people), which is lower than the Regional WA rate of 19.2%, though national rankings for this cohort are higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kambalda West is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.0%) and English (27.0%). 5.0% 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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The suburb of Kambalda West shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 72.2% of the population, 77.8% of residents born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 37.3% of residents. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, matching the 0.7% average for Regional WA. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Kambalda West are Australian (31.0% of the population), English (27.0% of the population), and Scottish (8.1% of the population).
Notable differences exist in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Maori background is highly represented at 5.8% of Kambalda West (compared to 1.0% across the region), New Zealand ancestry is at 2.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kambalda West is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 in Kambalda West is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, Kambalda West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (15.5%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (7.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 12.8% to 15.5% of the total population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.7% to 12.8%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%.
By 2041, Kambalda West is projected to experience major shifts in its age structure, led by a 40% growth in the 25 to 34 cohort (adding 109 people to reach 386 from 276), while the 15 to 24 group will show no growth, adding no new residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kambalda West
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,666 at the 2021 Census → 1,783 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 (SAL50718). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.