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Mandurah has an estimated 10,284 residents, up from 8,804 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,480 people, or 16.8%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 142 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 1,436 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's evaluation of regional ABS updates and post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Mandurah reaches an estimated population of roughly 10,284 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 1,480 people (16.8%) relative to the 8,804 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon the ABS June 2025 ERP release showing 10,179 residents, combined with 142 validated new addresses identified since the Census. In terms of spatial concentration, the suburb of Mandurah records 1,436 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationally reviewed locations.
The area's 16.8% rate of gain since the 2021 census surpassed both the state and the 9.5% national average, positioning it among the leading growth locations in the surrounding territory. Inflows from interstate migration formed the primary catalyst, generating roughly 51.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its base period. For locations lacking this coverage or extending beyond 2032, models incorporate cohort-specific growth rates drawn from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 figures). Taking these structural population movements into account, future growth in the suburb of Mandurah is projected to track above the national median, adding 1,886 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures to record an overall 16-year expansion of 17.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
298 new dwellings have been approved in Mandurah over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 89, 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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Examining ABS residential approvals distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Mandurah has averaged approximately 59 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating 298 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 89 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local population expanded by an average of 4.1 people per year for every dwelling constructed, demonstrating that construction is significantly trailing incoming demand and fostering heightened competition among buyers alongside upward price movement. Construction costs for new residences align with broader regional averages, registering an average expected value of $372,000.
Non-residential development has also remained strong, highlighted by $43.7 million in commercial building approvals during this financial year. Per capita building volume in Mandurah represents roughly 56% of the level observed across Greater Perth, placing the locality in the 83rd percentile across the country as building works have gathered momentum in recent times. The composition of approved residential construction consists of 49.0% detached houses alongside 51.0% medium and high-density formats. Emphasising denser living arrangements delivers accessible price points catering directly to entry-level buyers, property investors, and downsizers. With an average of roughly 107 people per approval, Mandurah displays characteristics typical of an active growth corridor. Forward demographic projections suggest that Mandurah will add 1,781 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. While residential building activity is progressing at a steady rate alongside anticipated requirements, the expanding population may lead to increased purchasing competition over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mandurah, worth an estimated $1.56 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.82 billion. 18 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Strategic planning, public works, and major capital investments play a fundamental role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 projects expected to exert a meaningful influence on the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings include the Lakeside Quarter, Peel Health Campus Redevelopment, The Bridgewater Mandurah, and Mandurah Forum Retail Expansion 2026, with key details summarized in the schedule below.
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Peel Health Campus Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Peel Health Campus involving the construction of a brand new six-storey public hospital on a greenfields site adjacent to the existing facility, allowing the current hospital to remain operational throughout the build. The new hospital will feature a 39-bay Emergency Department, a dedicated Mental Health Emergency Centre, new cancer treatment and chemotherapy facilities, a dedicated mental health inpatient unit, palliative care hospice beds, additional inpatient beds including a high dependency unit, a new operating theatre complex, and expanded outpatient and medical imaging services.The campus returned to public hands under the South Metropolitan Health Service in August 2024. Forward works by Devlyn Australia, including new car parks, access roads, Western Power substations and a Central Energy Plant shell, are under way on site. In January 2026 a joint venture between Built Pty Ltd and Sacyr Construction Australia was named preferred alliance partner for the main works, which are expected to begin in mid-2026 with completion targeted for 2029. The project is funded through the WA Cook Government's 1.5 billion dollar Building Hospitals Fund, with internal forecasts indicating a total project cost of approximately 558 million dollars, well above the original 152 million dollar estimate.
Mandurah Junction Residential Estate
Mandurah Junction is a transit-oriented master planned community located next to the Mandurah Train Station. The 15-hectare estate is designed to house up to 2,000 residents, offering a mix of cottage lots, apartments, and townhouses. It emphasizes sustainability with over 200 retained mature trees, 650 new plantings, and high-speed NBN connectivity. Current activities focus on final stages of civil works and the development of mixed-use and grouped housing lots to complete the precinct vision.
Mandurah Common Ground Housing
A 50-unit, five-storey permanent supportive housing complex for adults experiencing chronic homelessness, rough sleeping or on low incomes. Includes self-contained apartments, communal indoor and outdoor areas, on-site support services and commercial space. Designed by Gresley Abas Architects and built by Atlas Building (WA) Pty Ltd under a $43.1 million construction contract awarded in October 2024. The second Common Ground facility in Western Australia, delivered as part of the State Government's All Paths Lead to a Home: Western Australia's 10 Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020-2030.
Lakeside Quarter
Premium waterfront land release and apartment development by Finbar Group in central Mandurah directly adjacent to Dudley Park, offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and luxury house-and-land lots overlooking the Mandurah Estuary.
The Bridgewater Mandurah
Luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment development located on the Mandurah Estuary waterfront immediately north of Dudley Park, featuring resort-style facilities and direct water views.
Western Foreshore Commercial Development
Proposed family-focused hospitality and entertainment precinct on a small section of Mandurah's Western Foreshore (Hall Park), comprising a licensed restaurant and microbrewery, an 18-hole mini golf course, a clubhouse/cafe, and a chocolate production and retail outlet. Left Coast Leisure Group is the preferred proponent. The City of Mandurah has sought excision of approximately 8000sqm from Class A Reserve 27581 to enable a State lease and subsequent City sub-lease to the operator. State Government public consultation on the land excision ran from 12 November to 14 December 2025; if approved by the WA Parliament, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage will consider leasing the site to the City before a Development Application is lodged with the WA Planning Commission.The project represents an estimated $25 million in private investment, the largest in Mandurah's city centre in decades, and is projected to support around 174 construction jobs and 329 ongoing jobs.
Meadow Springs Master Plan Redevelopment
Comprehensive master plan redevelopment of Meadow Springs area including residential subdivisions, commercial precincts, recreational facilities, and infrastructure upgrades. Major urban renewal project transforming the northern Mandurah suburbs.
WA Aged Care Training Centre of Innovation
Proposed industry-led aged care training and workforce hub, formally named the Western Australian Centre for Aged Care Innovation (Training and Workforce). A business case, feasibility study and needs analysis have been completed by the City of Mandurah and Peel Development Commission as part of the Transform Mandurah initiative, with delivery to be facilitated by Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA). The business case reports a 3.7 benefit-cost ratio and forecasts thousands of new jobs, but the project remains unfunded and no site or construction timeline has been confirmed; advocacy for state and federal government funding is ongoing.
4,157 residents of Mandurah are employed, from a labour force of 4,526. Unemployment sits at 8.2%, with participation at 50.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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 13,760, about 134% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Mandurah features a diverse workforce spanning professional, trade, lifestyle, and retail occupations, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 8.2% and annual employment growth estimated at 7.6% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. Working residents totalled 4,157 as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate remains elevated by 4.0% compared to the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth, while labour market engagement trails considerably, registering a participation rate of 50.1% against 69.9% across the metropolitan area. In addition, Census records indicated that only 5.6% of workers operated from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this outcome.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Accommodation & food demonstrates exceptional local concentration, employing personnel at 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 3.8% of the local workforce, lagging the 8.2% regional level. With a ratio of 1.1 workers for every resident recorded at the Census, the locality operates as an employment destination that draws personnel from neighboring districts. According to AreaSearch aggregations of ABS and SALM indicators, local employment expanded by 7.6% over the 12-month period while the total labour force increased by 9.3%, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour supply growth of 2.5%, and an unemployment uptick of 0.4 percentage points. Longer-term hiring prospects can be assessed through national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These models anticipate nationwide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge between individual industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to Mandurah's industry profile suggests potential local employment increases of 5.8% across five years and 12.6% across ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted projection that excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mandurah is $858 a week (about $45,000 a year), with median personal income at $557 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,193 a year against an average of $65,139. The average runs 41% 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that local earnings track beneath countrywide benchmarks. Taxpayers generate a median income of $46,193 and an average income of $65,139, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Applying the 10.93% Wage Price Index rise recorded since financial year 2023 suggests updated levels of approximately $51,242 (median) and $72,259 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all sit between the 0th and 7th percentiles across Australia. The largest single earning bracket contains 34.4% of residents (3,537 people) receiving between $400 - 799 weekly, whereas the metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 32.0%.
Budget constraints are widespread, with 47.1% of households managing on weekly incomes under $800, while severe housing cost pressures leave just 77.1% of income uncommitted, placing the area in the 2nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mandurah had 4,110 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 14% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,250 a month. Rent absorbs 31.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing tenure and architecture in Mandurah presented a split of 46.3% houses and 53.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings) at the last Census, contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched the wider metropolitan benchmark of 28.5%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 16.9% and rental accommodation comprised 54.6%. Typical housing costs remain comparatively low; median monthly mortgage obligations stood at $1,250 against $1,907 across Perth metro, while median weekly rent was $270 compared to $350 regionally. Relative to countrywide benchmarks, mortgage payments sit far beneath the $1,863 Australian average, and local rents remain notably below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mandurah counted 4,110 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,801 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 47% 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 structures represent 49.2% of local households, consisting of 24.3% couples without children, 12.7% single parent families, and 10.5% couples with children. The remaining 50.8% is made up of non-family arrangements, where single-person households account for 47.2% and group accommodations comprise 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 1.8 people, which is smaller than the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Mandurah hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 582 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 912 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 levels highlight educational hurdles locally, with 13.9% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the 30.4% national average, creating clear scope for educational programs. The qualification profile is led by bachelor degrees at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational training represents a major strength among residents aged 15+, with 41.7% possessing technical qualifications comprised of 10.5% advanced diplomas and 31.2% certificates. A significant 25.6% of residents are actively engaged in formal study. This student body includes 7.9% enrolled in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 2.9% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Mandurah reaches 104 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Public transit infrastructure in Mandurah comprises 104 operational bus and rail boarding points. A network of 21 routes serves these facilities, delivering 3,314 weekly passenger trips. Local accessibility is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 230 meters from their closest transit point. As an outward-commuting residential community, 76% of travellers drive a car, while 8% travel by train and 6% use the bus. Vehicle availability sits below the regional norm at an average of 0.7 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.6% worked from home, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 473 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 31 weekly departures at each stop. The accompanying diagram displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.2% of residents in Mandurah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable community challenges regarding chronic illness and mortality, with health issues prevalent across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance membership encompasses roughly 53% of the community (~5,456 people), slightly surpassing the typical SA2 area benchmark but trailing the 59.0% level seen throughout Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns in the locality, affecting 12.0 and 11.5% of the population respectively, while 57.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, below the 71.9% recorded across Greater Perth.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health strains from chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 30.0% of the population (3,085 people), nearly double the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth, with older age brackets registering higher rates of illness relative to national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Mandurah residents were born overseas and 9.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (25.7%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mandurah ranks above typical levels, with 30.6% of the population born outside Australia and 9.9% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant faith, representing 45.5% of residents. The Other religious category displays an elevated local presence, accounting for 1.5% of the community compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, English heritage leads at 34.6% of the population (exceeding the 28.0% regional level), followed by Australian at 25.7% and Irish at 7.5%. Several other origins also show above-average concentration, including Maori at 1.3% (against 0.9% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (against 0.8%), and Welsh at 0.7% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mandurah is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 23.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Mandurah clearly reflects its identity as a retirement and coastal lifestyle destination. As at August 2026, older residents aged 65+ comprise 30.0% of the population, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young people aged 0 - 24 represent 22.2% against a regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age of 50 matches the 2021 Census figure, standing well above the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38 recorded at that time. The most notable post-Census transition occurred in the 45 - 64 age category, which contracted from 26.8% to an estimated 24.8%.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate that the 65+ age cohort will expand by 1,561 residents (51%) to reach 4,646, while younger and middle-aged demographics are expected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mandurah
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 12 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 — 142 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,804 at the 2021 Census → 10,284 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 (SAL50890). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.