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Kinross has an estimated 7,517 residents, up from 6,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 529 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 2,675 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates and fresh residential addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Kinross has a population of approximately 7,517 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 529 people (7.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 6,988 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 7,517, which was estimated by AreaSearch by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 3 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,675 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian markets assessed by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 7.6% since the Census is within 1.7 percentage points of the national figure (9.3%), indicating solid local growth trends. The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population growth during recent timeframes. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or to project growth past 2032, growth rates segmented by age cohorts from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, the suburb of Kinross is projected to experience growth in the lower quartile of areas monitored by AreaSearch, with local numbers anticipated to rise by 236 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 3.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Kinross over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building approval statistics from the ABS allocated to local areas shows that the suburb of Kinross has recorded an average of roughly 11 new residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 55 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. With approximately 6.5 additional residents moving to the locality for every new home completed over the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up pricing and intensifies competition among buyers, even as new dwellings carry an average construction value of $378,000—slightly higher than the broader region—pointing to a focus on premium construction.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $33.0 million this financial year, pointing to solid corporate investment locally. Relative to Greater Perth, the suburb of Kinross exhibits a much lower volume of construction, trailing the regional per-capita average by 52.0%. While this constrained supply generally bolsters demand and supports the value of existing homes, building volumes have picked up in recent years. This construction rate is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting possible development restrictions. Newly approved residential stock is made up of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% semi-detached or attached options, preserving the suburban character of the neighborhood with a supply of family-sized residences. There are roughly 452 people for every single residential approval, which is characteristic of an established community. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Kinross will add 236 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Under ongoing development trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, creating balanced conditions for buyers and potentially allowing for population growth to outpace current projections.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kinross, worth an estimated $700 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25 billion. 16 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and education & training. 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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Development activity, major planning strategies, and public works play a central role in shaping local market performance. In total, 9 infrastructure and development projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Principal projects include the Meridian Park Industrial Estate, the ongoing stages of the Iluka Beach Residential Estate, the Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion, and the Kinross College Senior School Expansion, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion
The project involves the proposed expansion of the existing Iluka Plaza neighbourhood centre. Current planning activity in 2026 focuses on a State Administrative Tribunal reconsideration for a 'Small Bar' (Bar Ole) addition, including a new 27m2 alfresco area and retrospective storage facilities. The broader precinct aims to enhance its medical and commercial offering, building on the existing IGA, Nido Early School, and GP West Medical Centre. The expansion includes modifications to parking and 24/7 access to specific first-floor areas to better serve the Kinross-Iluka catchment.
Meridian Park Industrial Estate
A 95-hectare industrial estate in the Neerabup Industrial Area, positioned to serve Perth's fast-growing north-west corridor approximately 34km from the CBD. Developed by DevelopmentWA (formerly LandCorp), the estate features sustainable design guidelines, support for Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV4), and easy access to Mitchell Freeway, Neerabup Road, and the Flynn Drive upgrade. Multiple stages have been completed and occupied, with Stages 11 and 12 (delivering 32 additional industrial lots) awarded to contractor Ertech. The estate supports logistics, manufacturing, robotics, and mining services, and includes the adjacent 51-hectare Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.Expected to generate up to 20,000 employment opportunities on full buildout.
Kinross College Senior School Expansion
Expansion of Kinross College to support a full Year 7-12 secondary school. The senior school program commenced with Year 11 in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025. The project includes a new Science, Technology and Engineering Centre, sports hall with fitness facilities, commercial kitchen and cafeteria, specialist teaching spaces and associated campus upgrades funded by the WA Government. The college is operating as a Years 7-12 school while major capital works continue. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre
Catalina Plaza is a 14 million AUD neighbourhood retail centre in Catalina Green, Clarkson. The centre is planned as an IGA-anchored 7,177 sqm retail precinct with a 1,400 sqm supermarket, specialty shops, cafes and casual dining, health and wellness uses, a childcare centre, medical centre, veterinary centre and two drive-through food outlets. The development was approved in February 2025 and construction activity has commenced, with earthworks and servicing started in March 2026. Stage 1 building works are expected to start in July 2026, with completion expected in late 2027.
Burns Beach Estate - Stage 24 & 25
Final residential stages of the award-winning Burns Beach Estate delivering premium coastal lots immediately south and west of Kinross, many lots directly backing Kinross parks and lakes. The wider Burns Beach Estate is a masterplanned coastal community developed by Peet and Satterley, with an estimated completion date of late 2026.
Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community
Catalina Estate is a large coastal master planned community spanning the suburbs of Clarkson and Mindarie in Perths northern corridor. The project is being delivered in three precincts - Catalina Beach, Catalina Central and Catalina Green - with around 20 percent of the 179 hectare site reserved for public open space including landscaped parks, playgrounds, sports fields, cycle paths and walkways. When complete, Catalina is expected to deliver close to 2,500 new homes for about 6,000 residents, supported by new local amenities such as beach access, community parks and a planned Catalina Plaza neighbourhood centre.
Global Business Park - Neerabup Industrial Development
Premium multi-use business estate featuring 81 warehouse/showroom units and micro warehouses within DevelopmentWA's Meridian Park Industrial Estate. It is Western Australia's first industrial strata complex to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, featuring solar power, EV charging, and communal rainwater harvesting. The development provides flexible business and storage spaces, complete with vehicle wash facilities and a cafe-styled eatery.
Beaumaris Beach Estate (Iluka)
Award-winning premium coastal residential estate by Satterley Property Group in Iluka, Perth's northern beachside suburb. The estate delivered staged releases of large residential lots across 36 stages, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, cycleways, beach boardwalks and coastal reserves. Stage 36C, the final release ever, has sold out and registration is now closed, marking the completion of the Beaumaris Beach community.
4,540 residents of Kinross are employed, from a labour force of 4,678. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 77.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,519, about 73% 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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The employment landscape in Kinross reflects a robust and skilled labor pool, with essential services playing a prominent role. Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of 2.9% alongside an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, the local workforce stands at 4,540 individuals actively employed. This unemployment figure sits 1.2% lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, while workforce participation reaches 77.5%, significantly outpacing the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census data reveals that only 9.1% of residents worked from home, a figure that may still reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce has a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share tracking at 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.2% of working residents, which is below the 8.2% recorded across Greater Perth. The locality is heavily residential and appears to offer few local jobs relative to the size of its resident workforce, as reflected in the ratio of local workplace jobs to working residents during the Census. According to AreaSearch evaluations combining SALM and ABS figures, which were compiled from wider statistical regions, the period concluding in March 2026 witnessed a 3.2% rise in employment alongside a 3.3% expansion of the labour force, which together led to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from the experience in Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.0%, the labour force expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment climbed by 0.4 percentage points. Forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand inside Kinross. These outlooks, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Kinross's current employment composition, the result indicates that local employment should expand by 6.4% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years. It should be noted that this approach represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended solely for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kinross is $2,239 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $922 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,376 a year against an average of $78,902. 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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Tax statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Kinross has income levels well above the national median. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $58,376 and the average income is $78,902, compared to Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $64,756 (median) and $87,526 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and personal earnings in the suburb of Kinross are high, positioning the area between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution shows that 37.7% of the population (2,833 individuals) earn weekly incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional share of 32.0%. A high proportion of top earners, with 31.7% of households earning above $3,000/week, highlights strong purchasing power. Housing costs consume 14.7% of income, and solid overall earnings place local residents in the 80th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kinross had 2,360 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,907 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in the suburb of Kinross at the time of the latest Census was comprised of 93.1% standalone houses and 6.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across the Perth metro area. Home ownership without a debt was relatively low at 24.0%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (59.4%) or occupied by tenants (16.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,907, matching the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $405, compared to $350 across the Perth metro area.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Kinross are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kinross counted 2,360 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,539 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 15% 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 84.0%, consisting of couples with children at 44.7%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single-parent homes at 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.0%, with single-person households representing 14.6% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.9 people, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.7% of adults in Kinross hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,549 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Kinross is lower than the metropolitan average, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide. This highlights opportunities for further educational attainment and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (28.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 30.1% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This total includes 10.7% of residents attending primary school, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kinross reaches 42 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit options reveals 42 active transit stops situated within the suburb of Kinross, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to support 379 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is highly rated, with residents living an average of 164 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 83% of workers and trains utilized by 12%. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low 9.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the specific conditions of the pandemic. Transit services average 54 daily trips across the local routes, which translates to roughly 9 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.1% of residents in Kinross report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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The suburb of Kinross exhibits favorable health profiles according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality and chronic illness, with low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older demographics, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 59% of the population (4,398 people). The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.1% and 7.1% of the population respectively, while 72.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 14.7% of the local population (1,104 people), which is lower than the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. Health status among these older residents remains positive, with national comparative rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.9% of Kinross residents were born overseas and 9.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.5%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kinross exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable suburban areas, with 9.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 46.9% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.5% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the suburb of Kinross are English at 37.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 19.6%, and Irish at 9.0%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is elevated at 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), South Australian ancestry is at 2.5% (compared to 1.0%), and New Zealand ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kinross is 38. 24.5% 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 residents in the suburb of Kinross is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Kinross has a higher share of people aged 55 - 64 (14.6%) but a smaller proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 7.3% to 8.9% of the population, and the 55 to 64 cohort has risen from 13.4% to 14.6%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 16.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic patterns are projected to shift, led by a 36% increase in the 65 to 74 age group, rising from 669 to 909 people. This trend highlights an aging population, with residents aged 65+ accounting for all projected growth, while declines are expected in the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kinross
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,988 at the 2021 Census → 7,517 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 (SAL50766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.