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Lamington (WA) has an estimated 2,233 residents, up from 2,036 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 1,830 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing upon regional ABS updates and verified new post-Census residential addresses, place the population of the suburb of Lamington (WA) at approximately 2,233 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 197 residents (9.7%) compared to the 2,036 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This updated figure of 2,233 residents incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 3 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,830 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the national benchmark across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing the SA3 area (7.5%) and the broader SA4 region, the suburb of Lamington (WA) emerged as a local growth frontrunner with its 9.7% post-2021 census expansion. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, delivering around 60.0% of recent population gains. Population modeling for the suburb of Lamington (WA) integrates the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections benchmarked to 2022. For periods extending past 2032 or locations outside that series, projections apply cohort-specific growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region data released in 2023 (using 2022 data). Demographic trajectories point to expansion sitting slightly below the national non-metropolitan median, with SA2 aggregated projections forecasting an increase of 126 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 5.6% across the 16 years.
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30 new dwellings have been approved in Lamington (WA) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals filtered from statistical area datasets, annual residential building permits in Lamington have averaged roughly 6 homes. This equates to approximately 30 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 6 during FY-25 to date. Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 7.5 incoming residents arrived for each completed dwelling, creating a substantial supply shortfall that places upward pressure on values and fuels buyer competition. Meanwhile, expected construction costs average $545,000 per dwelling, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks and highlighting an emphasis on higher-standard builds.
Per-capita residential construction in Lamington trails Rest of WA by 18.0% and ranks in the 47th percentile across the country, constraining purchasing opportunities and channeling demand toward established stock despite a recent pick-up in building activity. This below-average national volume reflects established urban conditions and potential local planning bottlenecks. Approved dwellings break down into 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium-to-high density townhouses or apartments. Delivering accessible entry price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors, this focus on higher-density builds marks a clear departure from the prevailing housing stock (currently 96.0% detached houses), illustrating site scarcity and evolving lifestyle preferences for varied, cost-effective residential options. Generating roughly 316 residents per building approval, the local property market is in an evolving phase. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Lamington is anticipated to expand by 126 residents by 2041. Should current construction trends persist, residential development is well positioned to absorb projected demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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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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Major planning frameworks, strategic infrastructure, and civic projects exert a defining influence on neighborhood progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 specific project expected to influence the surrounding locality. Core developments shaping the region encompass GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with focal initiatives summarized below.
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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.
1,295 residents of Lamington (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,304. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 75.4%. 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 1,589, 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 possesses a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 0.7%, and 3.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,295 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.8% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (75.4% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 2.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Mining shows particular local concentration, maintaining a workforce proportion 2.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no local workers, lagging the 9.3% benchmark seen throughout Regional WA. Comparing resident worker totals with the Census daytime workforce highlights that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few local commercial jobs. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across surrounding statistical areas shows that in the 12 months to March 2026, both employment and the total labour pool expanded by 3.1%, leaving local unemployment essentially static. Over the same timeline, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Forward demand indicators are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from Mar-26, which project five- and ten-year workforce trends against the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years with significant variation across industries, aligning these figures to Lamington's sector distribution suggests local employment growth of 5.3% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that excludes specific local demographic shifts).
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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 highlight that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Lamington rank exceptionally high nationwide. Median taxable earnings reach $87,154 while average income is $100,982, markedly higher than the corresponding figures of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, modeled estimates as of March 2026 suggest a median of roughly $96,680 and an average of $112,019. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes all positioned between the 95th and 97th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort comprises 32.1% of residents (716 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely tracking the metropolitan share of 31.1%. High-income earners are also well represented, with 46.9% earning above $3,000 per week, underpinning substantial local spending capacity. Community members retain 89.3% of their income after servicing housing costs, and the suburb is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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Census assessments show that Lamington's residential landscape is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses at 96.2%, with attached homes, units, and other formats comprising 3.8%, whereas Regional WA records 88.5% separate houses and 11.6% other property types. Fully owned properties accounted for 20.9% of homes, trailing regional ownership rates, while 49.4% were under mortgage and 29.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $1,733, noticeably higher than the Regional WA figure of $1,560, while weekly median rent stood at $370 compared to $265 regionally. On a national level, Lamington residents pay less than the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the nationwide median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lamington (WA) counted 700 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 768 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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Family units constitute 77.7% of local households, comprising couples with children at 39.7%, childless couples at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. The remaining 22.3% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 19.4% and shared group dwellings representing 2.4%. With a median of 2.7 people per household, occupancy exceeds 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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Higher learning outcomes in the district stand well above regional figures, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 16.1% across the SA4 region and 16.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees constitute 16.0% of qualifications, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including 31.3% holding certificates and 8.4% with advanced diplomas. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.8% of local residents actively attending educational institutions.
Specifically, 12.3% are enrolled in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, and 3.9% are completing tertiary studies.
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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 transit infrastructure in Lamington encompasses 9 operational bus stops across the suburb. These facilities are connected by 1 transit route, combining to deliver 63 passenger journeys every week. Transit proximity is high, with typical walking distances of 185 meters to the nearest boarding point. As a residential neighborhood, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles dominating at 93% of commute trips. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional benchmark. Meanwhile, 2.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 pandemic settings.
Across the transit network, services operate at a frequency of 9 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 7 weekly services per boarding location.
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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Health indicators in Lamington surpass national norms based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing around 67% of the community (1,502 people), well above the 56.4% figure for Regional WA and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary health issues identified locally, affecting 6.8 and 5.6% of the population respectively, while 77.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Health outcomes for individuals under 65 are particularly favorable. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.3% of the locality (207 people), below the Regional WA level of 19.1%. Older residents display notably strong health metrics, outranking general population national averages.
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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Cultural metrics in Lamington align broadly with the surrounding region, with Australian citizens making up 83.8% of the community, 79.5% of residents born in Australia, and 90.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the most practiced faith at 43.1% of residents. Islam shows the clearest local overrepresentation, accounting for 1.3% of the population relative to 0.8% across Regional WA. Examining parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Lamington are Australian at 31.0%, English at 25.8% (tracking below the regional level of 31.3%), and Scottish at 8.1%. Notable variations in other background groups include Maori heritage at 2.1% (compared to 1.0% across the region), New Zealand at 1.2% (against 0.9%), and Croatian at 1.2% (against 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. 30.0% 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 suburb of Lamington (WA) features an exceptionally concentrated young family demographic. Individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 34.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 26.6% throughout Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 9.3% versus 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 32, easing from 33 at the 2021 Census, which sits 8 years under the Regional WA median of 40 and well below the national median of 38 at the same Census. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 25.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest growth, rising by 166 (22%) to 934, while cohorts spanning children, young adults, and retirees are forecast to contract.
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 Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,036 at the 2021 Census → 2,233 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 (SAL50829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.