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Lakelands (WA) has an estimated 9,362 residents, up from 6,171 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,191 people, or 51.7%. Growth has averaged 7.3% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,337 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,334 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 suburb of Lakelands (WA) records an estimated community size of approximately 9,362 people, determined through AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside newly validated post-Census addresses. This represents an addition of 3,191 people (51.7%) above the 6,171 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on an estimated resident population of 8,765 calculated by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 1,337 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density reaches 1,333 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across areas tracked by AreaSearch.
Surpassing both the Western Australian rate and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the 51.7% expansion since the 2021 census establishes the suburb of Lakelands (WA) among the premier regional growth hotspots. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Long-term demographic modeling for the suburb of Lakelands (WA) incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Where specific SA2 projections are missing, or when projecting trends beyond 2032 across all localities, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data). Looking forward, population trajectory is projected to outpace the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,386 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, which represents an overall gain of 8.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,217 new dwellings have been approved in Lakelands (WA) over the past five years, an average of 243 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 281 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 391, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Lakelands has maintained an annual average of roughly 243 residential approvals, accumulating an estimated 1,217 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 391 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, the local influx averaged 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling, signaling a healthy equilibrium between housing demand and incoming supply that supports market stability, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $423,000. Furthermore, $41.8 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year underscores substantial local commercial investment.
Per capita residential construction in Lakelands exceeds Greater Perth by 200.0%, expanding inventory and options for prospective purchasers. This level of activity tracks well above national figures, highlighting elevated developer interest. The composition of new builds is overwhelmingly weighted toward detached dwellings at 99.0%, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 1.0%, reinforcing the suburban character and appealing to purchasers seeking spacious freestanding homes. With a ratio of approximately 24 people per approval, Lakelands exhibits the typical dynamics of an expanding development corridor. Long-range forecasts indicate that Lakelands will take on an additional 789 residents by 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Sustained building activity at current volumes is positioned to readily satisfy incoming residential requirements, creating favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially accommodating expansion beyond baseline demographic expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lakelands (WA), worth an estimated $1.43 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.27 billion. 18 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 developments, and civic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community progression. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the locality, led by key undertakings such as Lakelands Estate, Black Swan Lake Estate (Ocean Hill, Lakelands), Lakelands Youth Park, and Lakelands Estate.
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Lakelands Estate
Lakelands Estate is a Peet masterplanned community in the Mandurah growth corridor, 50 minutes south of the Perth CBD. The estate delivers approximately 2,700 house and land lots alongside the Lakelands Town Centre (anchored by Coles, Kmart and Aldi), three public schools, one private college, landscaped parklands, a lifestyle village, and Lakelands Train Station which opened in June 2023. The project has been underway since the early 2000s and continues to release new stages, with lots currently sold out pending future releases.
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.
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.
Lakelands Town Centre
A major mixed-use precinct in the northern Mandurah corridor integrating the Lakelands Shopping Centre (anchored by Coles, Kmart, and ALDI) and the Lakelands Train Station, which became operational in 2023. The development includes the Lakelands Library and Community Centre. Current expansion focuses on the Mixed Business Sub-Precinct at Lot 9124 Mandurah Road, delivering approximately 9,818 square metres of bulky goods retail, showroom, and commercial space. New land releases are continuing as of April 2026, supporting the broader master-planned estate as it moves toward final build-out.
Lakelands Estate
Lakelands Estate is a large masterplanned community developed by Peet Limited in the northern part of Mandurah, WA, expected to exceed 2500 lots on completion. The estate is now releasing its later stages (around Stage 75 to 77) and is centred on Black Swan and Paganoni Lakes, with an established town centre anchored by Coles, Aldi and Kmart, three schools, parks and the Lakelands Train Station on the Perth-Mandurah line. Land releases are currently sold out due to high demand, with home construction continuing across recent stages.
Lakelands Shopping Centre (Lakelands Town Centre)
A 21,000sqm sub regional shopping centre forming the heart of the Lakelands Town Centre, anchored by Coles, Kmart, Aldi and Best & Less with more than 40 specialty retailers, medical and childcare services, library and community facilities, creating a key retail and community hub for Lakelands and northern Mandurah. Opened in 2017 and now fully operational with direct access via nearby Lakelands Station and regional road links.
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.
Lakelands Estate
Lakelands Estate is an award-winning masterplanned community featuring over 2,700 lots, designed around natural lakes such as Black Swan Lake. The project integrates significant social infrastructure including the Lakelands Town Centre, Lakelands Train Station, and three established schools. Current activity includes the development of new residential stages and a major makeover for Black Swan Lake expected by mid-2026.
4,393 residents of Lakelands (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,507. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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 8,042, about 86% 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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Lakelands features a balanced occupational profile spanning professional and industrial roles, underpinned by strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at an exceptionally low 2.5%, alongside estimated annual employment growth of 11.5% according to aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 4,393 residents are actively employed. The jobless rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, whereas labor force participation is comparatively lower at 66.1% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census findings indicated that a modest 6.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure must be viewed alongside the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions of that period.
Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade. Mining demonstrates an especially prominent presence in the community, with local participation running 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector captures just 3.1% of workers compared to 8.2% across the wider region. As reflected by the disparity between resident workers and the local Census working population, this largely residential district provides comparatively few local employment positions. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch, which combines SALM and ABS data from larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 11.5% and the labour force grew by 12.3%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. This trend differs from Greater Perth, where employment increased by 2.0%, the labour force expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period starting Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Lakelands. These national projections, which span five and ten-year intervals, were compared with the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trajectories. While overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Lakelands employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years. It should be noted that this represents a basic weighting calculation used for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lakelands (WA) is $1,804 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,666 a year against an average of $72,311. 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 show Lakelands performing above the Australian norm. Median individual taxable earnings sit at $53,666 with an average of $72,311, compared with $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Incorporating 10.93% Wage Price Index movement since financial year 2023 brings estimated current benchmarks to approximately $59,532 (median) and $80,215 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census records locate area earnings near the national 50th percentile. In terms of earnings brackets, 34.3% of residents (3,211 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.0%.
While residential expenses account for 17.1% of earnings, solid household remuneration places net disposable funds at the 52nd percentile, with the locality positioned in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lakelands (WA) had 2,119 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,750 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Lakelands at the latest Census consisted almost exclusively of freestanding houses at 99.7%, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations making up just 0.3%, contrasting with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 20.6%, trailing broader metropolitan figures, while the remainder of homes were subject to a mortgage (55.9%) or rented (23.5%). The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,750, sitting below the Perth metro average of $1,907 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro figure of $350 and coming in under the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lakelands (WA) counted 2,119 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,215 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 79.7% of local households, led by couples with children at 38.2%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parent families at 14.7%. Non-family domiciles account for the remaining 20.3%, consisting of lone person households (18.1%) and group households (2.2%). The median household size is 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Lakelands (WA) hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,100 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 levels show a lower prevalence of tertiary credentials, with 16.3% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.9%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.5%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.9%. Vocational and practical trade pathways are well represented, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (34.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Engagement across learning institutions is extensive, with 33.7% of the population participating in formal study. This cohort comprises 14.1% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 3.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lakelands (WA) reaches 43 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in the suburb of Lakelands (WA) encompasses 43 active transport stops spanning bus and train services. Operating across 8 individual routes, the network delivers 1,933 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents generally situated 235 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly suburban character, private motor vehicles represent the primary commuting choice for 85% of outward travelers, supported by average ownership of 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements accounted for a modest 6.2% of workers during the 2021 Census, subject to the conditions of that period.
Across the entire network, services operate at an average rate of 276 trips per day, translating to roughly 44 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Lakelands (WA) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Evaluation of chronic illness and mortality metrics by AreaSearch indicates that health parameters in Lakelands track below national benchmarks. While general medical conditions appear at typical rates across the broader community, prevalence is elevated among older age groups. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering approximately 56% of the population (~5,234 people), relative to 59.0% observed across Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 8.4% and 8.5% of the local population respectively, while 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, close to the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth.
General health is comparatively strong among residents under 65. The community includes 1,320 people aged 65 and over, making up 14.1% of the population, which is below the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth, though health metrics for this senior cohort remain relatively challenged compared to nationwide levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.9% of Lakelands (WA) residents were born overseas and 12.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lakelands exceeds typical market levels, with 32.9% of residents born abroad and 12.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious group, encompassing 43.3% of residents. Judaism registers a distinct local presence at 0.1% of the population, in comparison to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 32.6%, followed by Australian at 25.4%, and Other backgrounds at 7.3%. Several specific cultural origins show notable local divergence from regional averages, including Maori representation at 2.7% (compared to 0.9% regionally), South Australian at 1.4% (vs 1.0%), and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lakelands (WA) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Lakelands (WA) skews distinctly younger than Greater Perth. AreaSearch August 2026 estimates identify 36.2% of the population among children and young adults (0 - 24) compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth, whereas middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 18.4% locally versus 22.6% regionally. The median age remains at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading, which sits 5 years lower than the Greater Perth median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults has decreased from 38.2% to an estimated 36.2%, driven by a contraction in 5 to 14 residents from 17.7% to an estimated 15.3%, while the 15 to 24 band rose from 12.1% to 13.9% without fresh additions among younger age brackets.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the fastest growth will occur within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), adding 615 residents (47%) to reach 1,935, while children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lakelands (WA)
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 1,337 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,171 at the 2021 Census → 9,362 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 (SAL50828). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.