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Leeming has an estimated 11,692 residents, up from 10,883 at the 2021 Census — a change of 809 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 1,569 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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The suburb of Leeming is estimated to have a population of around 11,692 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch research that synthesised recent ABS broader-area updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared with the 10,883 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an addition of 809 people (7.4%). AreaSearch calculated the current 11,692 resident population figure after reviewing the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) release from June 2025 alongside an extra 10 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With this headcount, the suburb of Leeming records a density of 1,569 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 7.4% sits within 2.1 percentage points of the 9.5% national average, underscoring solid local growth dynamics. Most of these recent gains were underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 73.0% of the overall population increase. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch uses the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). When covering locations outside that dataset and projecting growth beyond 2032 across all territories, age-cohort growth trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead for the suburb of Leeming, anticipated population gains sit slightly below the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 847 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
68 new dwellings have been approved in Leeming over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area data show that Leeming has averaged approximately 13 new residential approvals per annum, yielding an estimated 68 homes across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 7 approvals have been logged. An average influx of 8 new residents annually for each residence constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 demonstrates that residential demand is substantially exceeding supply, a trend that typically fuels buyer competition and elevates property values, with newly constructed homes averaging an expected construction cost of $428,000. Furthermore, $2.1 million in commercial building approvals has been registered in the current financial year, highlighting an urban development environment oriented primarily toward housing.
Residential building activity has consisted entirely of standalone dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density suburban fabric and catering to family households seeking spacious accommodation. A metric of approximately 1163 people per approval highlights the mature, established status of the local residential market. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Leeming will add 847 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing delivery could fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pressure on prices.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Leeming, worth an estimated $787 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.82 billion. 17 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public investments, and major urban initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 infrastructure projects that could influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, the Social and Affordable Housing Tower (Lot 121, Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct), the ASCEND Industrial Estate at Jandakot Airport, and the Leeming Recreation Centre Review, with the most significant works outlined below.
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Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct
Major health, education, research, housing and mixed-use precinct beside Fiona Stanley Hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch University and Murdoch Station. Murdoch Square, the first major stage, opened in 2024 with healthcare, aged care, medi-hotel, hotel, offices, retail, food and beverage uses and public spaces. The next stage includes Rise@Murdoch on Lot 121, a 213-apartment social and affordable rental housing development with ground-floor retail, now under construction and expected to complete in 2028.Lot 120 is planned for commercial space and parking, with further precinct development to follow.
Rise@Murdoch (Lot 121, Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct)
Rise@Murdoch is a 213-apartment build-to-rent development on Lot 121 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, delivering 65 social housing homes and 148 affordable rental homes plus ground-floor retail and office space. Construction started in March 2026 under a partnership led by Foundation Housing with Human Urban (H-U), and delivery partners ABN Group, PACT Construction and Plenary Group. The project is backed by a 46.2 million dollar WA State Government grant and nearly 165 million dollars in Federal funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund, and sits adjacent to Murdoch Square, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University.
John Connell Reserve Master Plan
Comprehensive 20-year master plan for the 122-hectare John Connell and Melville Glades Reserves in eastern Melville. The plan consolidates recreational, environmental, and cultural values while addressing site contamination from the former Dundee Road Landfill (1974-2000). Currently on hold pending a native vegetation clearing permit from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, lodged June 2023. The project involves community consultation, sporting facility improvements, biodiversity enhancement, and potential commercial development complementary to core recreational uses.
Leeming Recreation Centre Review
Needs analysis and feasibility review for the nearly 40-year-old Leeming Recreation Centre, which is nearing the end of its operational lifespan with parts no longer meeting current industry standards. PAATSCH Group was appointed to assess community infrastructure needs, explore commercial opportunities, and evaluate options for the facility's future. Council noted the Needs Analysis in June 2025, and in May 2026 endorsed progressing to a detailed Feasibility Study focused on Option 4 - Demolish and Rebuild, with $100,000 allocated in the draft 2026/27 budget.The detailed study will include broader community engagement, collaboration with Leeming Senior High School and the Department of Education, concept planning, cost modelling, and investigation of funding options. The centre remains open throughout the process, with current operator Striker Indoor Sports and Fitness holding a lease until November 2029. No decision to close the centre has been made.
New Women and Babies Hospital
A $1.8 billion WA Government project delivering a new 12-storey Women and Babies Hospital within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct at Murdoch, replacing King Edward Memorial Hospital. The facility will provide inpatient maternity, gynaecology, and neonatology services, including operating theatres, a family birth centre, a mother baby unit, and outpatient clinics. Webuild is the appointed Managing Contractor, with Georgiou Group delivering two new multi-deck car parks. The broader project also encompasses major expansions at Osborne Park Hospital (women and newborn services) and Perth Children's Hospital (neonatology), creating more than 1,400 jobs during construction.Monthly construction updates are published at buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au.
New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct)
A $1.8 billion major health infrastructure project transforming the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct into a world-class hub for maternity and neonatal care. The 12-storey facility will replace King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing 274 beds, advanced neonatology units, and state-of-the-art operating theatres. Major construction works, piling, and foundation laying are actively underway by Webuild, with completion targeted for 2029.
ASCEND Industrial Estate at Jandakot Airport
A 220-hectare premier industrial and logistics precinct at Jandakot Airport developed by Dexus and Cbus Super. The estate provides high-specification warehousing with 5-star Green Star credentials and extensive solar integration. Key recent activity includes the 2026 expansion of PFD Food Services into a new 22,290sqm flagship facility and the 2027 scheduled completion of a major 18,000sqm distribution hub for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API).
Leeming Senior High School Upgrades
Refurbishment of science and art specialist classrooms valued at $2.1 million to provide modern learning environments for students. The project supports the school's successful Science and Technology Academy specialist program and performing arts department. Upgrades were part of the WA Recovery Plan and created seven jobs during construction.
6,656 residents of Leeming are employed, from a labour force of 6,742. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 69.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,210, 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data reveal a highly qualified resident labour force with prominent participation in essential services and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.3%. As of March 2026, 6,656 residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 2.9% under the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth, while local labour force participation matches the Greater Perth level of 69.9%. Census records indicate that a modest 11.2% of workers worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown circumstances must be taken into account. The leading industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The local employment base exhibits a distinct concentration in education & training, where worker numbers reach 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, construction provides employment for only 6.9% of the workforce, below the 9.3% seen across Greater Perth. The heavily residential profile of the locality provides comparatively few on-site jobs, as evidenced by comparing Census working population counts with resident worker tallies. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across wider statistical areas, the 12 months to March 2026 saw the local labour pool contract by 0.9% and total employment drop by 0.8%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0%, the workforce grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Longer-term hiring expectations are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26, which have been aligned with the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years with significant sectoral variation, applying these industry weights to the local workforce suggests employment could rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Leeming is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,931 a year against an average of $82,337. 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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ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Leeming are exceptionally strong by national standards. The median taxable income stands at $59,931 while the average taxable income reaches $82,337, compared to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $66,481 for median income and $91,336 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings reached the 84th percentile at $2,330.
Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest single cohort, encompassing 30.0% of residents (3,507 people), mirroring the regional share of 32.0%. Upper-income earners are strongly represented, with 37.5% making over $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial spending capacity. Furthermore, households retain 88.9% of their income after meeting housing commitments, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leeming had 3,817 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential dwelling stock in Leeming at the latest Census was dominated by separate houses at 93.5%, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types accounted for 6.5%, compared to Perth metro proportions of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood substantially above the broader metropolitan level at 46.9%, with 41.0% of residences carrying a mortgage and 12.1% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,167, noticeably higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $440 compared to $350 across Perth metro.
On a nationwide basis, Leeming exceeds both the Australian median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the national median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leeming counted 3,817 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,101 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.9%, comprising couple families with children (42.8%), couple-only households (31.7%), and single-parent households (8.8%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 16.1%, with single-person residences accounting for 14.8% and share houses representing 1.5%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.8% of adults in Leeming hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,367 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment across the locality is exceptionally high in comparison to regional benchmarks, with 37.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, outperforming the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region level of 28.6%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (18.0%). A significant 27.8% of the local population is engaged in formal education. This group is distributed across primary schooling (9.1%), secondary education (8.4%), and higher or technical education programs (5.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Leeming reaches 78 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within Leeming includes 78 operational transit stops, consisting of a network of bus stops. These facilities are connected by 16 distinct routes that generate 2,919 scheduled weekly passenger services. Commuter convenience is high, with households typically situated 172 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 78% of commuters, alongside 14% utilizing trains and 5% using buses. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, surpassing the wider metropolitan standard.
An estimated 11.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transit operations across all services generate an average of 417 journeys each day, providing approximately 37 weekly departures at each individual stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.5% of residents in Leeming report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence reveals excellent overall health outcomes across Leeming, characterized by very low rates of common health conditions across all demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (7,002 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported chronic illnesses in the community, diagnosed in 6.8 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 72.5% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, tracking ahead of the 71.9% figure for Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population (2,677 people), above the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, and senior residents maintain particularly favorable health profiles that align with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.3% of Leeming residents were born overseas and 21.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (22.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Leeming demonstrates higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 37.3% of community members born overseas and 21.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 47.4% of residents. The most notable religious variance is observed in Buddhism, which represents 3.3% of the local population compared to 2.7% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Leeming are English (28.4%), Australian (22.0%), and Chinese (10.2%), with Chinese heritage significantly outstripping the regional benchmark of 4.0%.
Other distinct demographic representations include South Australian ancestry at 1.1% (versus 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.7%), and Dutch at 1.7% (versus 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leeming is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.6% 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 age distribution in Leeming skews older than the Greater Perth metropolitan benchmark. August 2026 estimates by AreaSearch indicate that 22.9% of the community belongs to retiree and senior age brackets (65+), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 22.9% locally versus 30.9% across the broader region. Consequently, the estimated median age is 41, decreasing from 42 at the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that same Census. Over the post-Census period, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) has decreased from 27.4% to an estimated 23.7%.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest expansion within senior and retiree cohorts, increasing by 944 residents (35%) to reach 3,621, while cohorts comprising young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leeming
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,883 at the 2021 Census → 11,692 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 (SAL50842). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.