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Karnup has an estimated 2,756 residents, up from 2,096 at the 2021 Census — a change of 660 people, or 31.5%. Growth has averaged 5.5% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 213 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. Density is about 86 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and address validations post-Census, the suburb of Karnup has an estimated population of approximately 2,756 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 660 people (31.5%) compared to the 2,096 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident count of 2,744 using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 213 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 85 persons per square kilometer, leaving ample physical space and capacity for upcoming development.
The suburb of Karnup outpaced both state and national growth benchmarks, with its 31.5% increase substantially exceeding the 9.5% national figure. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth engine by generating roughly 52.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (anchored to 2022 as a base year) for SA2 locations, supplemented by 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region age-cohort projections based on 2022 figures for remaining areas and periods after 2032, demographic modeling points to above-median expansion for the suburb of Karnup across examined statistical divisions. Overall, aggregated SA2 projections indicate an expected addition of 607 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 21.6% across the 16 years.
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291 new dwellings have been approved in Karnup over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch show that Karnup registers roughly 58 residential dwelling approvals per annum, yielding approximately 291 homes across the past 5 financial years, including 47 approvals logged to date in FY-25. An average intake of 2.5 new residents per year has accompanied each newly constructed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong underlying demand that helps underpin local asset values. These new residential builds carry an average construction value of $388,000. In addition, $157,000 in commercial development approvals has been authorized this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Residential building volume on a per-capita basis in Karnup is 127.0% above Greater Perth levels, providing purchasers with extensive housing options. This pace substantially outperforms national figures and highlights strong interest from property developers. Detached single-family houses represent 94.0% of approved construction activity, while medium and high-density formats constitute 6.0%, preserving the traditional low-density setting favored by family households. An average of approximately 41 people per dwelling approval reflects classic growth corridor dynamics. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update anticipate Karnup expanding by 595 residents by 2041. Supported by prevailing building activity, forthcoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy incoming housing demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth exceeding baseline demographic forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Karnup, worth an estimated $370 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.4 billion. 26 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, 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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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 23 key projects with prospective local influence. Notable examples include Lakelands Estate, The Gardens Estate - Lakelands, Lakelands Town Centre, and Lakelands Residential Development Stage 3, with the most critical works itemized below.
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The Gardens Estate - Lakelands
Residential estate development in Lakelands featuring family homes with modern design, parks, and community facilities in a master-planned community setting.
Karnup Station Precinct
A 484-hectare masterplanned community in Karnup linked to the proposed future METRONET Karnup Station and the City of Rockingham district structure planning area. Mirvac has been selected as DevelopmentWA's preferred partner for the first 155-hectare precinct, which is expected to deliver about 1,500 homes, a primary school and a local commercial centre. The broader project is planned to deliver more than 4,000 homes for about 10,400 residents over roughly 20 years, with schools, district and local retail centres, parklands, road upgrades and a mix of social, affordable and market housing.As of the latest official updates, Mirvac and DevelopmentWA are in an exclusive working period to progress planning, approvals and commercial arrangements, with construction expected in coming years.
Golden Bay Estate
Master planned coastal community delivering around 2200 homes across approximately 155 hectares in Perth's growing southern corridor, less than 15 minutes north of Mandurah. Developed by Peet Limited in partnership with DevelopmentWA, the estate provides direct access to about 1.5 km of coastline and includes award winning public open space such as Shipwreck Cove, Treehouse Cove and Golden Bay Ladder, plus Golden Bay Primary School, childcare centres and community facilities. The project won the 2022 UDIA WA Russell Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence.Ongoing land releases and active sales through 2026 confirm the estate remains in construction.
Golden Bay Estate - Miramar Park
Award-winning masterplanned coastal community jointly developed by Peet Limited and DevelopmentWA, delivering approximately 2,200 homes across multiple precincts including Miramar Park. Situated 55km south of Perth CBD with direct access to 1.5km of beachfront, the estate features parks, playgrounds, a primary school, and community recreation facilities. Lots are currently sold out with house construction ongoing across remaining stages.
Ocean Hill Estate
Ocean Hill is a 120-hectare masterplanned coastal community in North Lakelands featuring over 1,900 residential lots. The estate is designed to integrate modern family living with the natural environment, located within walking distance of Madora Beach and the Lakelands Shopping Centre. Current works include the delivery of civil infrastructure and residential stages, with Stage 17 titles expected in late 2026.
Lakelands Arterial Road Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade to improve traffic flow, safety and connectivity in the growing Lakelands suburb of Mandurah. Works include road widening, new and upgraded intersections on key arterials including Mandurah Road and Lake Valley Drive, cycling paths, and improved pedestrian facilities to support the expanding residential community.
Golden Bay Neighbourhood Centre
A mixed-use neighbourhood shopping centre approved by the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) in early 2024. Anchored by a 1,165sqm supermarket fronting Thundelarra Drive, the centre includes three specialty retail shops, fast food outlets with drive-through facilities, a 230sqm liquor store, a convenience store, and a service station. A total of 147 car parking bays are provided. The site had a prior approval from 2016 where early works commenced but did not proceed; the revised plans by Jarra Property address previous concerns regarding petrol station proximity to childcare centres and vehicle access configuration.
Black Swan Lake Estate (Ocean Hill, Lakelands)
Masterplanned coastal residential community in North Lakelands being delivered by CP Group and Satterley around the Black Swan Lake parkland. The Ocean Hill estate will ultimately provide about 1900 dwellings across multiple stages, with landscaped open space, walking trails and convenient access to Madora Beach, Lakelands Shopping Centre and Lakelands Station.
1,393 residents of Karnup are employed, from a labour force of 1,468. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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 2,224, about 81% 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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Karnup maintains an even balance of blue-collar and white-collar workers, distinguished by elevated presence in the building and construction trade, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.1% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,393 residents are actively employed. The local jobless rate stands 0.9% higher than Greater Perth's 4.2%, whereas overall participation closely mirrors the metropolitan benchmark of 69.9%. Census records show that a modest 10.0% of local workers operated from home, though potential pandemic restrictions during that period should be noted. Local workers are predominantly employed across retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The area exhibits a clear occupational concentration in construction, where its workforce proportion is 1.4 times greater than the broader region. On the other hand, professional & technical occupations represent just 3.0% of workers, compared to the regional benchmark of 8.2%. Comparisons between resident numbers and Census workplace counts suggest that localized employment positions remain relatively constrained. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows a 0.9% contraction in the local labor pool and a 2.9% drop in total employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.9 percentage points. Over the same span, Greater Perth experienced a 2.5% expansion in its labor force, 2.0% employment growth, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Projecting long-term trends using national Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 across Karnup's industrial composition indicates potential workforce growth of 5.6% across five years and 12.2% over ten years. In comparison, countrywide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge considerably (with these local projections representing an unadjusted industry-weighted extrapolation rather than demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Karnup is $2,122 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $895 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,008 a year against an average of $74,121. 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 AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, personal income in the suburb of Karnup surpasses countrywide norms, recording a median of $60,008 and a mean of $74,121, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $66,567 (median) and $82,222 (average). The 2021 Census placed local individual, family, and household earnings around the 69th percentile nationally, with 46.4% of residents (1,278 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, in line with the broader metropolitan area where 32.0% fall into this bracket.
While housing expenses absorb 16.0% of earnings, robust overall wages sustain disposable income at the 73rd percentile, positioning the suburb in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Karnup had 665 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,857 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Karnup's residential landscape consisted of 100.0% separate houses, with no other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, or alternative housing types) present, in stark contrast to Greater Perth where houses represented 77.8% and other styles accounted for 22.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 17.9%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 62.1% and rented residences comprised 20.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $1,857, below Greater Perth's $1,907 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rents were recorded at $370, higher than the metropolitan benchmark of $350 yet below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karnup counted 665 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 874 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 85.6%, led by couples with children (46.8%), couples without children (26.3%), and single parent arrangements (12.2%). Non-family residences make up the remaining 14.4%, comprising single-person households at 13.1% and share houses at 1.1%. The typical household size stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Karnup hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 36.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents an area for ongoing development, as only 13.2% of residents possess a university degree compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting opportunities for targeted learning programs. Higher education qualifications comprise bachelor degrees at 8.7%, postgraduate awards at 2.5%, and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 49.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade qualifications, consisting of 36.6% with certificates and 12.6% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Primary school pupils make up 13.2% of residents, secondary students account for 9.2%, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Karnup means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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 transport services in Karnup operate through 1 active stop served by buses. This infrastructure accommodates 1 unique route that delivers a total of 412 weekly passenger services. Transit access is comparatively constrained, with local residents situated an average of 1211 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the commuter-oriented nature of the area, personal motor vehicles represent the primary mode of travel for 86% of commuters, alongside 6% utilizing train transit. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, above metropolitan levels, while 10.0% worked from home during the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 58 trips per day, translating to roughly 412 weekly services for the local stop.
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74.8% of residents in Karnup report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics for Karnup residents show generally favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity aligning with national standards. Incidences of prevalent ailments remain modest across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance membership is extensive, covering approximately 57% of the community (~1,560 people) compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most frequently identified medical concerns, recorded among 7.2% and 7.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 74.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 71.9% regional rate.
Residents under 65 exhibit better-than-average wellness indicators. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 9.0% of the suburb (248 people), well below Greater Perth's 15.9%, and experience superior health outcomes that track above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Karnup residents were born overseas and 6.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.4%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics in Karnup largely reflect wider metropolitan distributions, with 83.5% holding Australian citizenship, 72.6% born in Australia, and 93.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 36.3% of the community. In addition, religions categorized under Other account for 0.8% of residents, compared to 1.4% recorded across Greater Perth. Looking at parental country of birth, the most common ancestries in Karnup are English at 34.4% (surpassing the 28.0% metropolitan figure), Australian at 28.3% (above the regional 21.2%), and Scottish at 6.2%. Distinct demographic concentrations are also evident among other backgrounds, with Maori ancestry representing 2.3% (vs 0.9% across the region), South Australian at 1.9% (vs 1.0%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.5% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karnup is 29, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.3% 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 in Karnup is younger than that of Greater Perth overall. Projections updated to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 39.2% of the population, compared to 30.5% regionally, while seniors (65+) account for 9.0% versus the 15.9% metropolitan benchmark. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 29, decreasing from 30 at the 2021 Census and remaining 8 years younger than Greater Perth's 2021 Census median of 37, alongside a national median of 38. The most prominent shift since the Census occurred among mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64), dropping from 20.0% to 17.3%.
By 2041, senior age cohorts (65+) are forecast to see the largest absolute growth, rising by 181 residents (73%) to reach 429.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karnup
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 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 Jun 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 — 213 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,096 at the 2021 Census → 2,756 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 (SAL50731). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.