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Lamington (WA) has an estimated 2,229 residents, up from 2,036 at the 2021 Census — a change of 193 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 1,827 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 the evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider zone, alongside address registers validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lamington (WA) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 2,229 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 193 people (9.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,036 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident count of 2,229, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 3 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,827 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across national spots analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 9.5% growth in the suburb of Lamington (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion in the area was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of the total demographic gains lately. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate development in the years following 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific expansion rates supplied by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Lamington (WA) is projected to experience a population rise slightly under the median for regional Australian spots, with projections indicating an increase of 139 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall rise of 6.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Lamington (WA) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals, mapped from regional statistical datasets, indicates Lamington averages approximately 6 dwellings receiving construction approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 31 homes were approved, with 5 authorized so far during FY-26. Given that an average of 3.4 new residents arrived per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up values and intensifies buyer rivalry. Furthermore, new properties carry an average construction value of $438,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end market tier.
Compared to the Rest of WA, Lamington exhibits 77.0% higher building approvals per capita, which should afford buyers plenty of alternatives, even though construction momentum has slowed recently. This level is also under the national average, reflecting the established status of the locality and suggesting prospective planning limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density dwellings. Focusing on denser formats offers more accessible price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 96.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of raw sites and responding to evolving lifestyle and budget preferences. The locality records approximately 553 residents per residential approval, highlighting its established character. Looking ahead, Lamington is projected to add 139 residents by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). At current building rates, new housing completions should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lamington (WA), worth an estimated $963 million. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans manufacturing, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes heavily influence regional trends. AreaSearch has identified a single project in the area expected to have an impact. The relevant projects include GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with the list below detailing those most relevant.
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Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
GreenView at Karlkurla
GreenView at Karlkurla is a residential land estate in Kalgoorlie, WA, delivered by DevelopmentWA on Karru Way, adjacent to the Kalgoorlie Golf Course and natural bushland. The estate is being released in stages, with Stage 4 now titled and almost fully sold, offering lots from 638sqm to 1,039sqm starting at $205,000. The estate includes a landscaped park with a children's playground and dual-use pathways, and previously included a component of social housing lots. It sits close to Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre and North Kalgoorlie Primary School, and provides a mix of single residential and multi-residential (townhouse/apartment) lots across roughly 130 total homesites.
Goldfields Basketball Stadium Revitalisation
$14.8m revitalisation of the regional basketball stadium delivering two additional indoor courts (including a show court with tiered seating), refurbished existing courts, new changerooms, public amenities, first aid room, canteen, function space, administration and club facilities, and increased storage. Officially opened on 30 Jan 2025.
Kalgoorlie Nickel Project
A project to mine and process ore into high-quality cobalt and nickel Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate for use in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. This would support the production of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles.
1,291 residents of Lamington (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,300. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 75.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,587, about 71% 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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Lamington benefits from a qualified labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of only 0.7%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 3.1%, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,291 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.8% lower than the Regional WA average of 3.5%. Participation in the workforce is exceptionally strong, reaching 75.8% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census responses indicate that a minor 2.6% of workers worked from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 restriction periods.
The primary employment sectors for residents are mining, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training. The locality exhibits a strong job specialization in mining, where its share is 2.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is heavily underrepresented, accounting for none of Lamington's workforce compared to 9.3% in Regional WA. The community is overwhelmingly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as highlighted by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from regional files, shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.1% alongside a 3.1% expansion of the labor force, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. In contrast, Regional WA saw a drop of 0.1% in employment, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a rise of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future labor demand in Lamington. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these trends onto Lamington's workforce structure suggests local jobs should rise by 5.3% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note this is a weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lamington (WA) is $2,886 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,430 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,154 a year against an average of $100,982. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that taxpayer earnings in Lamington rank in the highest national brackets. The median stands at $87,154, while the average income is $100,982. This is significantly higher than Regional WA, where the median is $59,973 and the average is $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $96,680 (median) and $112,019 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Lamington all rank highly, placing between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally.
The largest group, representing 32.1% of residents (715 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, matching wider metropolitan patterns where 31.1% are in the same bracket. Local financial capacity is underscored by 46.9% of households earning weekly amounts exceeding $3,000, which supports high consumer expenditure. After servicing housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary capacity, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lamington (WA) had 700 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 12.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 13.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Lamington consisted of 96.2% detached houses and 3.8% other options (such as semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional WA's split of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other formats. Home ownership rates in Lamington lagged behind the wider regional average at 20.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (49.4%) or tenants renting (29.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, which is notably above the Regional WA median of $1,560, while the median weekly rental cost was $370, compared to $265 in Regional WA.
Nationally, Lamington's mortgage outlays are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lamington (WA) counted 700 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 766 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 19% 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 represent the majority of local households at 77.7%, consisting of couples with children (39.7%), couples without children (27.3%), and single-parent homes (9.9%). The remaining 22.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 19.4% and group shared homes at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Lamington (WA) hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 484 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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 educational profile of the locality is standout within the region, with higher education qualification rates (23.7% of residents aged 15+) sitting above both the SA4 average of 16.1% and the SA3 average of 16.6%, highlighting a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (31.3%). Participation in study is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lamington (WA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 9 passenger stops active in Lamington, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate route, which provides 63 weekly passenger journeys. Transport proximity is high, with residents living an average of 186 meters from their nearest stop. Because Lamington is predominantly residential, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 93%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. A low 2.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 9 trips per day across the available routes, which is equivalent to approximately 7 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.5% of residents in Lamington (WA) report no long-term health condition. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Lamington shows favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 67% of the local population (1,499 people). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 6.8% and 5.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.5% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
The demographic under 65 demonstrates stronger health profiles than average. The area has 8.5% of its population aged 65 or older (189 people), which is lower than the 19.2% recorded in Regional WA. Health outcomes among older residents are especially strong, ranking higher nationally than the local population average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lamington (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.0%) and English (25.8%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lamington aligns closely with regional averages regarding cultural variety, with 83.8% of the population holding citizenship, 79.5% born in Australia, and 90.3% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 43.1% of residents. The most distinct variance is observed in Islam, which represents 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Lamington are Australian (31.0%), English (25.8%, which is below the regional average of 31.3%), and Scottish (8.1%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Maori is overrepresented at 2.1% of Lamington (compared to 1.0% across the region), New Zealand ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Croatian ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lamington (WA) is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.1% 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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Lamington's median age of 32 years is younger than the Regional WA average of 40, and also younger than the Australian average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.7% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 5.0%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group rose from 16.7% to 18.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 14.8% to 16.4%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.5% to 10.9%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.4% to 11.1%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate notable shifts for Lamington, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 112 people (27%) from 416 to 529, while drops are projected for the 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lamington (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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,036 at the 2021 Census → 2,229 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 (SAL50829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.