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Karrinyup has an estimated 11,181 residents, up from 9,886 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,295 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 127 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,728 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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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Karrinyup is estimated at around 11,181, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader regional ABS population updates and validated new addresses identified since the Census. Following an assessment of the ABS's latest June 2025 ERP release and 127 validated new addresses post-Census, an estimated resident count of 11,096 was established, representing an expansion of 1,295 people (13.1%) from the 9,886 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This places the local density ratio at 1,728 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the benchmark observed across national locations examined by AreaSearch.
In terms of growth, the suburb of Karrinyup outpaced both the national average (9.5%) and the broader SA3 area with its 13.1% rise since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which made up approximately 67.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch, with ABS age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections (leveraging 2022 data) adopted for uncovered areas and for forecasting beyond 2032. Factoring in anticipated demographic changes, the suburb of Karrinyup is slated for above median population growth relative to national statistical locations, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting a gain of 1,369 persons by 2041, corresponding to an overall increase of 11.5% across the 16 years.
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199 new dwellings have been approved in Karrinyup over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 246, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch indicates that Karrinyup has maintained an average of approximately 39 new residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 199 approved residences across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 246 approved in FY-25 to date. Solid demand underpinning real estate values is highlighted by an influx of 2.9 new residents annually per dwelling over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with developers targeting the upscale sector through builds carrying an average construction value of $732,000. Additionally, commercial development shows strong momentum, evidenced by $47.5 million in commercial building approvals secured within this financial year.
Building activity in Karrinyup runs at an elevated rate relative to Greater Perth, tracking 49.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, thereby maintaining balanced buyer choices while preserving demand for existing dwellings. The pipeline of incoming residential construction is distributed between 41.0% standalone houses and 59.0% attached dwellings, offering downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers more accessible entry pricing via higher-density stock. This marks a notable pivot from the established residential profile of 87.0% houses, responding to shrinking land availability along with evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability pressures. Displaying the hallmarks of an expanding precinct, the area registers approximately 76 people per dwelling approval. Demographic forecasts point to Karrinyup expanding by 1,284 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Urban development is tracking at an adequate rate alongside this forecast expansion, though prospective purchasers could experience rising market competition as local numbers grow.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Karrinyup, worth an estimated $1.45 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure, planning projects, and major developments serve as central determinants of regional performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 18 initiatives expected to influence the community. Among the key developments are West Village, Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, Stirling City Centre Sports Precinct, and Bold Park Community Facilities Upgrade, which feature prominently among the most impactful local undertakings.
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Stirling City Centre Sports Precinct
Planned community sports and recreation precinct forming part of the broader Stirling City Centre redevelopment. The precinct is intended to provide modern sporting facilities, public open space and community recreation infrastructure integrated with the evolving Stirling City Centre and surrounding transport improvements. As of 2026 the wider Stirling City Centre transformation and Stephenson Avenue infrastructure works continue, however a standalone construction start for the sports precinct has not been publicly confirmed.
West Village
A landmark luxury residential development featuring 253 apartments across two buildings of 14 and 23 storeys. West Village offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and urban convenience, positioned adjacent to the redeveloped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio, the development features over 2,500 square meters of resort-style amenities including swimming pool with private cabanas, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wine lounge, and golf simulator. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean views over North Beach and Trigg, along with vistas of Lake Gwelup and Perth city skyline.The development emphasizes sustainability with a 7-star NatHERS rating, extensive landscaping with over 13,000 plants and trees, and deep soil zones connecting to neighboring Trigg Bushland. With over 220 million dollars in sales achieved, West Village represents one of Perth's most significant luxury apartment developments, offering one to four-bedroom residences and nine exclusive penthouses. Construction was anticipated to commence in mid-2024 with tier one builder Roberts Co in discussions to undertake the build.
Karrinyup Library
The City of Stirling is preparing options for the future of the Karrinyup Library site and its broader landholding, including the library, community centre, open space and car park. Preliminary redevelopment options have been developed following engagement with the adjacent shopping centre owner. Community consultation and Council decision making are planned before any redevelopment proceeds. The existing library continues to operate.
Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation
Retrofit of Karrinyup Bus Depot to support electric buses, including installation of 56 dual EV chargers (112 charging plugs), substation upgrades, and CCTV enhancements, delivered under a $12.3 million contract awarded to JET Charge. The depot has capacity to support 110 electric buses and is now Perth's largest EV bus depot, with 53 buses in operation as at July 2026 and the fleet expected to reach 110 by year end. Part of a $250 million joint State and Federal Government initiative to transition Perth's public transport to electric buses.Karrinyup was the third Transperth site to complete an EV charging upgrade, following Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and Malaga Bus Depot, and was the first electric bus service to run outside of Perth's CBD.
Stephenson Avenue Extension
A transformative road infrastructure project extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to the Mitchell Freeway. Phase 1 (completed Feb 2022) established the link to Flax Way. Phase 2, currently in finishing stages, includes a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, an 80-metre-long bridge over the freeway and rail line, and a major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange from 18 to 30 stands. The project aims to reduce congestion on Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street while unlocking 55 hectares of land for future urban renewal and housing in the Stirling City Centre.
Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange adjoining Stirling Station and Mitchell Freeway. The project expands the bus interchange from an 18-stand facility to a 29-30 stand facility and provides a new pedestrian concourse between Stirling Station and the southern car park. The works are being delivered by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Public Transport Authority as part of the wider Stephenson Avenue Extension project. The new section of the bus bridge opened to Transperth passengers in April 2026, with remaining interchange, car park, road and path works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Carine Regional Open Space Sports Lighting Upgrade
LED floodlighting upgrade replacing metal halide lights on 3 poles with 8 LED poles covering both AFL fields. Includes lower-powered community lighting for recreation use when sport lighting not in use. Benefits Hamersley Carine Football Club and Carine Junior Football Club.
Bold Park Community Facilities Upgrade
The Bold Park Management Plan 2022-2027, published by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, guides upgrades to community facilities within the 437-hectare urban bushland reserve in City Beach. Key initiatives include transforming the Western Australian Ecology Centre into a visitor gateway and community engagement hub, enhancing walking trails for improved access and safety, developing environmental education programs, and improving signage for better wayfinding. The plan sets management priorities across four categories: community engagement and participation, visitor experiences, science and environmental conservation, and amenity and infrastructure, supporting ongoing conservation and recreation activity at the park.
6,082 residents of Karrinyup are employed, from a labour force of 6,206. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,271, about 92% 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that Karrinyup possesses an educated labor base, strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.0%, and estimated annual employment growth of 4.1%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 6,082, while the jobless rate tracked 2.2% under the 4.2% registered for Greater Perth, alongside participation levels broadly matching the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Census records showed that a modest 13.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, as well as education & training.
Professional & technical roles demonstrate distinct local specialization, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, manufacturing comprises a smaller footprint, employing 2.8% of the workforce compared to 5.5% across the region. Given the comparison between Census working figures and the resident tally, this largely residential district provides comparatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. SALM and ABS data reviewed by AreaSearch shows that during the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.1% while the workforce expanded by 4.4%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate, compared to Greater Perth's employment rise of 2.0%, workforce increase of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick. For broader context on future local demand, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections provide five and ten-year expectations mapped across local industry structures. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector; extrapolating these rates against Karrinyup's industry breakdown points to potential local employment expansion of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple illustrative weighting model without localized population inputs).
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Median household income in Karrinyup is $2,456 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $982 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,850 a year against an average of $94,089. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO figures from financial year 2023 show Karrinyup taxpayers recorded a median income of $65,850 and an average income of $94,089, ranking among the highest in the country compared to Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Applying a 10.93% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $73,047 for median earnings and $104,373 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows local personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 77th and 89th percentiles nationwide, with 28.0% of residents (3,130 people) falling into the $4000+ weekly bracket, in contrast to the metropolitan concentration of 32.0% in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket.
Affluence is further illustrated by the 41.7% earning more than $3,000 per week, underpinning high-end retail and services, with housing costs absorbing 13.4% of income, disposable income ranking in the 90th percentile, and the SEIFA income index sitting in the 9th decile.
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Karrinyup had 3,414 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,588 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape in Karrinyup was composed of 86.9% separate houses and 13.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the broader Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership stood at 40.2%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan level, while 40.9% of properties were mortgaged and 18.9% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,588, considerably above the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863, while the median weekly rental cost was $450, compared to $350 across Perth metro and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karrinyup counted 3,414 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,861 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 77.0%, comprising couples with children (41.5%), couples without children (26.2%), and single parent families (8.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.0%, consisting of lone person households at 20.2% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.7% of adults in Karrinyup hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 16.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,983 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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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Educational attainment across Karrinyup tracks well above broader indicators, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% within the SA4 region, creating a strong talent base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical training is also widely held, with 27.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding credentials across certificates (16.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Participation in study is substantial throughout the community, with 29.7% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This consists of 10.0% attending secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Karrinyup reaches 70 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Commuter networks across Karrinyup include 70 operational public transport stops catering to bus travel, supported by 7 distinct routes that deliver 1,416 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is favorable, with locals situated an average of 203 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard; private cars serve as the main travel method at 81%, alongside 12% utilizing trains, with motor vehicle ownership averaging 1.6 per household. Working from home was recorded at 13.0% during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules maintain an average of 202 trips each day across the complete route network, translating to roughly 20 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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72.1% of residents in Karrinyup report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate positive outcomes across Karrinyup, characterized by low general mortality and chronic illness rates that sit closer to the national norm among older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high private health insurance rate covering roughly 65% of all residents (7,217 people). This exceeds the coverage levels of 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth and 55.7% observed nationally. Arthritis and mental health issues form the primary reported chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 7.0 and 6.9% of residents, while 72.1% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 71.9% for Greater Perth.
Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 19.8% of the community (2,213 people), outpacing the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, with senior health indicators rating above average despite placing lower on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.8% of Karrinyup residents were born overseas and 13.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Karrinyup is higher than in most surrounding areas, with 28.8% of residents born abroad and 13.3% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, followed by 50.1% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a notable local presence, accounting for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.3% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries declared across Karrinyup are English (28.7%), Australian (24.1%), and Irish (8.9%). Other cultural backgrounds exhibiting distinct representation relative to regional benchmarks include South Australian at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.7%), and Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karrinyup is 41. 22.0% 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 age profile of Karrinyup aligns relatively closely with Greater Perth benchmarks, with all broad age groups remaining within 8.1 percentage points of the metropolitan distribution. The median age is estimated at 41 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 4 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that time. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree demographics (65+) are projected to experience the strongest expansion, adding 902 persons (41%) to reach 3,116, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karrinyup
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 Jul 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 — 127 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,886 at the 2021 Census → 11,181 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 (SAL50740). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.