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Lesmurdie has an estimated 8,813 residents, up from 8,413 at the 2021 Census — a change of 400 people, or 4.8%. That puts 638 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions for the surrounding region with post-Census address verification, the suburb of Lesmurdie has reached an estimated population of approximately 8,813 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 400 people (4.8%) above the 8,413 people recorded in the 2021 Census. These figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 8,805 assessed by AreaSearch from the ABS release in June 2025, supplemented by 7 validated new addresses established following the Census. The suburb of Lesmurdie displays a population density of 638 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space and room for prospective residential expansion.
International arrivals served as the primary driver of demographic gains, contributing around 87.0% of total local population growth over recent periods. Projections for the suburb of Lesmurdie incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia modeling centered on a 2022 baseline for SA2 divisions, supplemented by 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region age-cohort forecasts based on 2022 figures for outer horizons beyond 2032 and uncovered localities. Looking forward, the suburb of Lesmurdie is tracking slightly beneath the national median for statistical area expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 679 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall 7.6% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Lesmurdie over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS construction permits indicates that Lesmurdie averages roughly 8 dwellings granted planning approval each year. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 41 homes were approved in total, alongside 21 permissions issued during FY-25 to date. Each new residential build has accommodated an average of 2.9 new residents per year over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting steady demand that helps anchor local asset values. Approved dwellings feature an average construction cost of $654,000, pointing toward an emphasis among builders on higher-tier, quality residential projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $4.9 million have been authorized during the current financial year, underlining the district's strong residential focus. Residential building output in Lesmurdie remains subdued relative to the broader metropolitan area, tracking 65.0% below regional average per person across Greater Perth. Although construction has recently gained momentum, this limited pipeline generally supports existing property pricing, while reflecting a mature housing market that may face planning or spatial constraints compared to national levels. Every recent approval has been dedicated exclusively to standalone houses, preserving low-density suburban appeal for buyers seeking spacious environments. The presence of roughly 606 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores a tranquil development landscape with minimal building volume. Long-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch quarterly modeling show Lesmurdie adding 671 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, new housing supply could lag behind incoming population growth, creating tighter market conditions among purchasers and exerting upward pressure on property 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 Lesmurdie, worth an estimated $136 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.99 billion. 9 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and town planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major initiatives anticipated to influence the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include the Lesmurdie Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Childcare Expansion, Wattle Brook Private Estate, Willow Lakes Estate Cell 9 Wattle Grove Upgrades, and the Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan.
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Lesmurdie Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Childcare Expansion
Staged refurbishment and expansion of the Lesmurdie Village neighbourhood shopping centre. The project includes significant upgrades to the existing IGA-anchored retail precinct and the construction of a new purpose-built two-level childcare facility providing up to 96 places. Managed by Sullivan Property Consultants via BSP Commercial Trust No 4, the development enhances local convenience retail and essential community services. Construction of the childcare facility commenced in 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2026, with concurrent renovations to the retail specialty tenancies.
Willow Lakes Estate Cell 9 Wattle Grove Upgrades
Transformation of Willow Lakes Estate section in Wattle Grove into renewed open space for residents and community. Part of Cell 9 Wattle Grove project funded through Development Contribution Plan (DCP) with focus on creating functional and welcoming environments that incorporate aesthetic, practical, and environmental considerations. The Cell 9 area is situated within the City of Kalamunda and bordered by Tonkin Highway, Roe Highway, and Welshpool Road East.
Wattle Brook Private Estate
New residential estate development in Wattle Grove by Progress Developments offering house and land packages in established suburb with access to schools and community facilities.
St Brigid's College Lesmurdie Campus Library and Classroom Expansion
Two storey classroom building and major upgrade of the central library at St Brigid's College Lesmurdie, completed in 2023 to support growing enrolments from Lesmurdie and the wider City of Kalamunda. The works form part of a broader campus masterplan to modernise learning spaces while retaining the heritage character of the college.
Lesmurdie Primary School Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Lesmurdie Primary School delivering new administration and staff areas, three general classroom blocks, an early childhood learning area, covered assembly hall, hardcourts, dental therapy centre, car parking and landscaping. Officially opened in May 2024. Works delivered in two stages by Crothers Construction with design by Oldfield Knott Architects.
Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan
A long-term planning framework for the revitalisation of the Kalamunda Town Centre, formally approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 9 May 2025. The Plan, developed in collaboration between the City, the local community and businesses, sets out a vision to transform the town centre into a contemporary, attractive and functional hub while retaining its village in the forest character. Key precincts include a new Town Square on Railway Parade as a civic focal point, Haynes Street as the traditional Main Street, the recently completed Central Mall food and beverage precinct (opened September 2022), and Green Park and Barber Street Piazza as social gathering spaces.The framework facilitates approximately 400 new dwellings and around 2,800 square metres of additional shop and retail floor space, with a dedicated cycleway on Mead Street and Canning Road, consolidated parking, and improved pedestrian links connecting Stirk Park, Stirk Cottage, the Zig Zag Cultural Centre and the Bibbulmun Track. Implementation is staged over roughly a decade and is being delivered through a series of projects led by the City of Kalamunda alongside private investment.
Lesmurdie Falls Estate
Boutique hillside residential estate of 48 elevated lots at the top of Lesmurdie, offering large homesites with panoramic views over the Swan Coastal Plain and convenient access to Lesmurdie Falls and Mundy Regional Park walking trails, completed in stages between 2018 and 2023. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Forrestfield/High Wycombe Industrial Area
A staged industrial development area in the City of Kalamunda focused on logistics and transport-based industries, leveraging proximity to Perth Airport, Forrestfield Marshalling Yard, and Roe Highway. Transitioning from rural and orcharding uses since 2012, the area is developed under Industrial Development zoning guided by the Stage 1 Local Structure Plan and Design Guidelines. A Development Contribution Plan (DCP) funds shared infrastructure including road connections and service upgrades; the Council adopted an updated DCP with a cost contribution rate of $23.36 per square metre in May 2025.
4,689 residents of Lesmurdie are employed, from a labour force of 4,786. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,587, about 75% 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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Lesmurdie features a competent labor pool where key service industries are well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and 1.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,689 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.3% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment fields for working residents consist of education & training, health care & social assistance, alongside construction. The locality exhibits a substantial clustering in education & training, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a comparatively smaller share of the local base, engaging 11.5% of working residents compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. Given its heavily residential profile, the suburb generates limited on-site employment, as evidenced by the divergence between Census resident workers and local job positions. AreaSearch evaluated combined SALM and ABS figures that were compiled from larger statistical regions over the period ending March 2026, finding that both employment and the labour force grew by 1.7 percent while unemployment stayed largely stable. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0 percent and labour force growth of 2.5 percent, accompanied by an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlooks starting Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Lesmurdie. These forecasts, which span five and ten year horizons, were aligned with the local employment composition to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral forecasts are applied to Lesmurdie’s employment distribution, the result indicates local employment should grow by 6.0 percent over five years and 12.8 percent over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting exercise for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Lesmurdie is $2,083 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $804 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,239 a year against an average of $78,768. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show Lesmurdie recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $56,239 and an average of $78,768, outperforming nationwide standards while comparing to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in the 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach approximately $62,386 for median income and $87,377 on average. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings stood at $2,083, placing the suburb in the 71st percentile, while personal income reached the 50th percentile.
Income distribution shows 29.1% of residents (2,564 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.0% observed across the region. High-earning households generating over $3,000 per week constitute 32.2% of the population, reinforcing strong local spending capacity. Households retain 87.5% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, reflecting substantial financial resilience and placing the locality in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lesmurdie had 2,845 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 16.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 landscape in Lesmurdie recorded during the latest Census consisted of 95.8% detached houses alongside 4.2% alternative residential formats such as apartments and semi-detached dwellings, presenting a much higher standalone proportion than the 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings found across metropolitan Perth. Outright home ownership is notably pronounced at 43.4%, exceeding capital city norms, while mortgaged properties comprise 46.6% and tenancies make up 9.9%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality were $2,100, which sits above the metropolitan Perth benchmark of $1,907 and the Australian figure of $1,863.
Conversely, median weekly rents of $350 matched the Perth metro figure of $350 while remaining below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lesmurdie counted 2,845 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 80.3% of local households, led by couples with children at 40.3%, childless couples at 30.4%, and single parent families at 9.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for 19.7% of homes, predominantly single-occupant dwellings at 18.6% and shared group accommodation making up 1.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.0% of adults in Lesmurdie hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,213 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality demonstrates an impressive educational background, with tertiary qualification attainment among persons aged 15+ reaching 28.0%, surpassing the wider SA3 average of 22.5%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Technical and applied trades are also widely held, with vocational qualifications attained by 38.1% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (25.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Engagement across formal learning institutions is substantial, encompassing 30.5% of the local population. This educational cohort includes 11.2% attending high schools, 10.0% in primary schooling, and 4.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Lesmurdie reaches 86 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Local transit infrastructure features 86 active transport stops across Lesmurdie operated by bus networks. These stops are integrated into 8 individual routes that generate 481 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 318 meters from the nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential orientation, the vast majority of commuters travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Car ownership stands at 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while a modest 9.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 68 trips per day, which translates to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.9% of residents in Lesmurdie report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Lesmurdie, with mortality rates and chronic health conditions remaining subdued across the broader population while aligning with nationwide norms among senior age cohorts. Private medical coverage is remarkably prevalent, taken up by approximately 58% of the community (5,152 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 8.2 and 7.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 68.9% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. The working-age demographic demonstrates robust wellness with low chronic illness rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.6% of residents (1,991 people), exceeding the 15.9% share in Greater Perth. While health measures among local elderly residents remain above average, they sit slightly lower on a nationwide scale than the suburb's overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.9% of Lesmurdie residents were born overseas and 7.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lesmurdie tracks above typical benchmarks, with 27.9% of residents born abroad and 7.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 52.5% of the local community, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary heritages in Lesmurdie are English at 32.1%, Australian at 24.9%, and Irish at 8.3%. Other distinctive ancestral representations include Dutch ancestry at 2.5% (compared to 1.5% regionally), South Australian at 1.0% (vs 1.0%), and Russian heritage comprising 0.5% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lesmurdie is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 22.4% 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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Lesmurdie maintains an older age structure relative to Greater Perth. Updated August 2026 estimates indicate that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 22.6% of the locality, contrasted with 15.9% across the broader capital, while young and mid-career adults aged 25 - 44 represent 19.3% versus 30.9% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure, while tracking 7 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and exceeding the national Census mark of 38. The primary shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 bracket, rising from 18.0% to an estimated 19.3%.
Forecasts to 2041 indicate that the retiree and elderly segment will experience the most substantial expansion, growing by 594 residents (30%) to reach 2,586, whereas younger age groups and children are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lesmurdie
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 | May 2026 4 months ago 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 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,413 at the 2021 Census → 8,813 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 (SAL50849). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.