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Lathlain has an estimated 4,282 residents, up from 3,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 583 people, or 15.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,781 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Lathlain's population is estimated at around 4,282 as of Aug 26. This reflects an increase of 583 people (15.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,699 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,281, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,780 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Lathlain's 15.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.5%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. To model locations without direct coverage and project demographic shifts past 2032, AreaSearch incorporates age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 benchmarks). These forward-looking estimates place the suburb of Lathlain above the national median for population expansion, projecting an addition of 692 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 metrics, representing a cumulative rise of 16.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Lathlain over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Lathlain averages roughly 14 residential building permits each year, totaling approximately 71 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 19 permits issued to date in FY-25. Because an average of 5.7 new residents arrived annually for each home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction is falling considerably short of influx rates, intensifying market competition and elevating property values; concurrently, developers have directed attention toward higher-tier products, with new homes registering an anticipated construction cost of $1,082,000.
On the commercial front, $9.3 million worth of project approvals have been lodged throughout the ongoing financial year, pointing to a steady non-residential development pipeline. Per capita building output in Lathlain runs at roughly 75% of the wider Greater Perth standard, though an acceleration in local construction has elevated the suburb into the 77th percentile nationally. Recent residential approvals comprise 33.0% standalone houses alongside 67.0% medium-to-high-density apartments and townhomes. This emphasis on denser formats opens more accessible price points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. This delivery pattern diverges from the established housing stock, where standalone dwellings currently make up 78.0%, demonstrating land scarcity and an evolving appetite for varied, cost-effective residential options. The current ratio of around 139 people per dwelling approval highlights a growing development environment. Projections indicate that Lathlain will add 691 residents up to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If dwelling delivery fails to accelerate beyond existing rates, residential construction may fall behind demographic gains, which would likely heighten buyer competition and place upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lathlain, worth an estimated $170 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, transport links, and major planning initiatives represent pivotal drivers of local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 key projects with the potential to influence the surrounding district. Notable works include Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct), Burswood Point, Ebizco Rivervale Mixed-Use Tower (Armadale Road), and the Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project, with the most relevant schemes detailed in the following summary.
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Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project
A major revitalisation project creating a world-class sporting, recreation, health, and education precinct. The project spans eight zones, including facilities for the West Coast Eagles and new public open spaces. With seven zones complete, focus is on the final Zone 1: replacing the 63-year-old Perth Football Club grandstand with contemporary administration, training, and community facilities.
Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct)
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, adjacent to Optus Stadium. The project features a 3.4km multi-use track designed for an annual Supercars street circuit (slated for 2028) as well as cycling and athletics. Key facilities include a 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre for live music, a multi-purpose building with indoor courts for disability sports, and a new hospitality venue. The design incorporates an urban forest with 150,000 new plants, doubling the existing tree canopy.Site establishment and early works commenced in February 2026, with major construction activities currently underway to meet a 2027 completion target.
Ebizco Rivervale Mixed-Use Tower
Eight-storey mixed-use development on a 2,733sqm site at 6 Armadale Road, Rivervale. Comprises 43 residential apartments, 46 short-stay serviced apartments, a ground-floor restaurant, communal pool and gym, and 104 basement and ground-level car parking spaces. Approved by the Metro Inner-South Joint Development Assessment Panel.
Belvidere Street Streetscape Revitalisation Project
A $9.5 million streetscape revitalisation of the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct and Activity Centre in Belmont WA, jointly funded by the Australian Government (4.745 million via the Thriving Suburbs Program) and the City of Belmont. The project delivers alfresco dining areas, green spaces, enhanced lighting, improved pedestrian and cyclist amenities, underground power, and new community focal points. Design by Hatch RobertsDay with Scenario 3 selected via community consultation. Detailed design by Talis Consulting was completed through 2024-25.The construction contract was awarded to BOS Civil at the December 2025 Council Meeting. Stage 1 works commenced April 2026 with full project completion anticipated December 2026. Works are staged to minimise disruption to businesses which continue to operate throughout construction.
6 Homelea Court Build-to-Rent Development
Approved for a 12-level building comprising 171 one- and two-bedroom apartments with amenities including a gymnasium, residents lounge, and outdoor facilities. The site was sold by Finbar Group to Housing Choices Australia for a proposed build-to-rent social and affordable housing development as part of the Springs Precinct.
Wyndham LUX Perth Hotel (61-65 Great Eastern Highway)
World's first hotel with Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). 10-level, 120-room luxury hotel featuring NXT Building System technology. Includes swimming pool, gym, meeting rooms, restaurant and rooftop bar with Swan River views. Construction time reduced to 12 months using prefabricated sustainable technology.
Burswood Point
Burswood Point is a multi-billion dollar urban renewal project transforming 38 hectares of Swan River foreshore into a masterplanned precinct. The development includes 4,500 residences, including the luxury Somerset East and West towers, alongside River and Garden homes. The precinct features 91,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, a shopping centre comparable to Claremont Quarter, a 150-room Anantara luxury hotel, and 110,000 sqm of parkland. As of May 2026, vertical construction is underway on the Somerset residential towers with two tower cranes active on site.
16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing
A three-storey lifted apartment building providing 15 one-bedroom social housing dwellings for seniors aged 55 and over. The development includes 9 apartments built to Gold Level Livable Housing Australia standard and 6 apartments to Silver Level standard, with a communal lounge and dining space on the ground floor. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Provider Connect Victoria Park through a partnership between the WA State Government and Federal Government (Housing Australia), with combined funding of $9.698 million.The site is well-located near public transport, retail amenities, and Connect Victoria Park's Village Hub.
2,733 residents of Lathlain are employed, from a labour force of 2,787. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 77.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 3,366, about 79% 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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Lathlain features a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 1.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,733 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (77.0% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Specialization is especially pronounced within professional & technical fields, where local representation is 1.4 times that of the broader region. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 6.8% of workers in Lathlain compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. The area's distinctly residential composition results in limited on-site employment generation, as evidenced by the disparity between Census working population counts and total resident numbers. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics across the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 1.6% alongside a 1.7% increase in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0%, workforce numbers grow by 2.5%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections provides additional context regarding potential workforce demand in Lathlain. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industry categories. When weighted against Lathlain's current occupational distribution, these forecasts suggest local job numbers could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting extrapolation without incorporating local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lathlain is $2,040 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,025 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,291 a year against an average of $79,031. 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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Postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveals a median taxpayer income of $59,291 and an average income of $79,031 in Lathlain. These figures demonstrate strong national standing, sitting just behind the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for the 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $65,772 for median earnings and $87,669 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Lathlain's household, family, and individual incomes near the 74th percentile nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket contains 29.9% of residents (1,280 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion where 32.0% fall into the same band. Affluence is further illustrated by the 32.6% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, fostering demand for upscale commerce and services. Housing expenses absorb 14.7% of local income, disposable earnings place the community in the 70th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lathlain had 1,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 13% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Lathlain consisted of 77.7% separate houses and 22.3% medium-to-high-density properties (comprising semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats), aligning closely with the wider Perth metro profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership matched the Perth metro benchmark of 29.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (35.2%) or leased to tenants (35.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the locality stood at $2,167, noticeably higher than the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent was identical to the metropolitan level at $350.
Relative to Australia-wide metrics, mortgage payments in Lathlain sit substantially above the $1,863 national median, whereas local rental rates fall below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lathlain counted 1,462 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,692 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 65.2% of local residences, divided into couples with children (29.6%), childless couples (26.0%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family arrangements account for the other 34.8%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 28.2% and share houses at 6.4%. At 2.4 people, the median household size remains slightly below the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Lathlain hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 669 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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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Tertiary attainment in Lathlain outpaces broader benchmarks, with 40.1% of the population aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, exceeding the 27.9% recorded across WA and 29.9% within the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications positions residents well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Undergraduate degrees form the largest segment at 27.3%, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical and vocational education is also prominent, with 30.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.6%). A substantial 29.5% of the local population is actively engaged in studies.
This student cohort comprises 8.2% in primary schooling, 8.1% pursuing higher education, and 6.9% attending secondary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lathlain reaches 16 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Lathlain is serviced by an active public transit network containing 16 transit stops accommodating bus routes. Across these facilities, 7 separate routes combine to deliver 2,153 weekly passenger services. Commuter convenience is strong, with the typical dwelling situated 222 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, the majority of trips travel outward; private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 77%, while 10% commute by train and 7% utilize buses. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Only 9.5% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across the entire network, services operate at a frequency of 307 trips per day, which translates to roughly 134 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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74.9% of residents in Lathlain report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Mortality figures and condition assessments analyzed by AreaSearch indicate excellent overall health standards in Lathlain, marked by very low rates of typical medical conditions across every demographic cohort. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, encompassing roughly 59% of the local population (2,508 people). Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most commonly reported health conditions in the community, diagnosed in 8.1 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 74.9% of the local population reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 71.9% benchmark for Greater Perth. Working-age locals display strong general vitality alongside minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.0% of the community (556 people), a smaller share than the 15.9% recorded across Greater Perth, with elderly residents enjoying positive health outcomes that align with nationwide norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Lathlain residents were born overseas and 18.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (23.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lathlain exceeds that of most comparable local markets, with 18.6% of residents using a language other than English at home and 29.6% born outside Australia. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.8% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most notable relative concentration, accounting for 2.8% of local residents against 2.7% across Greater Perth. Looking at ancestral heritage based on parents' country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Lathlain are English at 27.0%, Australian at 23.5%, and Other at 9.5%. Additional community representations diverge from regional norms, including Italian at 6.6% (compared to 4.2% across the wider region), Polish at 1.1% (versus 0.7%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lathlain is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 33.3% 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 in the suburb of Lathlain is younger than that of Greater Perth overall. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 35.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, while senior citizens aged 65+ comprise 13.0%, below the regional figure of 15.9%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and remaining 2 years lower than the Greater Perth median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic change since the Census occurred in the 25 to 44 cohort, which increased from 33.9% to an estimated 35.4%.
By 2041, the 65+ demographic is projected to experience the largest numerical rise, expanding by 396 (71%) to reach 953 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lathlain
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 (3,699 at the 2021 Census → 4,282 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 (SAL50835). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.