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Melville (WA) has an estimated 6,591 residents, up from 6,204 at the 2021 Census — a change of 387 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 2,746 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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In the suburb of Melville (WA), the population stands at approximately 6,591 as of Aug 2026, calculated through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 387 people (6.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,204 people. Such growth stems from an estimated resident count of 6,575 determined via the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 in combination with 31 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Melville (WA) registers a density of 2,746 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile nationwide under AreaSearch benchmarks.
Net overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 94.0% of recent population expansion. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 modeling from ABS and Geoscience Australia anchored to 2022. For geographies outside this scope, alongside all post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth rates published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are utilised. On the back of these demographic trajectories, the suburb of Melville (WA) is forecast to achieve population expansion above the national statistical area median, gaining 815 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 figures to record an overall rise of 12.1% across the 16 years.
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138 new dwellings have been approved in Melville (WA) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped across statistical geographies indicate Melville records roughly 27 dwelling approvals annually on average, amounting to approximately 138 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. Backed by steady demand that bolsters real estate values, each approved dwelling has accommodated an average of 2.5 new residents annually over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Residential construction costs average $920,000 per dwelling, highlighting an emphasis on higher-end, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.9 million this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character.
Per capita residential construction in Melville trails Greater Perth substantially, sitting 54.0% below regional average per person. This limited flow of new stock generally provides upward support for existing residential valuations. Activity also sits below nationwide averages, pointing to the suburb's mature urban fabric and possible zoning constraints. Standalone houses account for 88.0% of recent building consents compared to 12.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density neighborhood aesthetic and catering to buyers seeking detached layouts. With an estimated 467 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape reflects an established residential market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Melville is anticipated to expand by 799 residents by 2041. Although current residential construction tracks along at an adequate pace relative to projected growth, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the local population builds.
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Melville (WA), worth an estimated $980 million. 4 are already under construction and 8 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has highlighted 8 key initiatives positioned to influence the area. Prominent developments include Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital - Ward Extension & Redevelopment, The Point Attadale, Fremantle to Murdoch and Cockburn Central Transport Capacity, and the Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade, with the most significant works outlined below.
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Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
The Point Palmyra
Proposed mixed use development on the former Palmyra Bowling Club site, comprising 98 apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, delivering new housing and local shops close to Fremantle in partnership between 10 Development and DevelopmentWA.
Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of Attadale Reserve on the Swan River foreshore, planned to include a new sports pavilion, changerooms, floodlighting and landscape improvements. The project sits within the City of Melville's implementation of the Attadale Alfred Cove Foreshore Master Plan (AACFMP), completed in 2021, under which the City has been progressively upgrading changerooms and floodlighting across a number of its reserves.
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre, providing modern and functional facilities for school and community camps, conferences, and workshops. The wider precinct is a site of deep cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, known as Dyoondalup. Recent completed works in the broader Point Walter Reserve include the Dyoondalup Bike Park and playground upgrades.
East Fremantle Aged Care Facility
A new purpose-built aged care facility in East Fremantle designed to provide high-quality residential care with modern amenities, therapy spaces, and landscaped gardens for elderly residents.
Melville District Activity Centre Plan - Palmyra Precinct
Statutory activity centre plan guiding higher density mixed use redevelopment across the Melville District Centre, which spans parts of Palmyra, Melville, Attadale and Bicton around the Melville Plaza Shopping Centre and the Canning Highway and Stock Road intersection. Approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 8 August 2017, the plan is the principal planning document for the centre and sets place based controls for land use, building height, plot ratio, setbacks and public realm, replacing earlier precinct level structure planning for this part of Palmyra.It is applied alongside City of Melville Local Planning Scheme No. 6, which assigns the centre a maximum plot ratio of 1.2 and is implemented progressively as individual development applications and local development plans are lodged. Implementation is active: a six storey mixed use development at 36 and 38 Waddell Road, 391 Canning Highway and 167 Stock Road, Palmyra, valued at about 100 million dollars and comprising a residential aged care facility, independent living apartments, a medical centre, shop and restaurant, has been progressed through the Metro Inner Joint Development Assessment Panel, with an amendment application (DAP/23/02413) lodged in June 2025 and determined in October 2025. Separately, the City of Melville is midway through a multi year review of Local Planning Scheme No. 6 aimed at supporting a target of 18,000 additional dwellings by 2050 through targeted density increases around activity centres and along the Canning Highway corridor. A revised residential density approach was presented to Council on 16 June 2026, with a further round of community consultation anticipated from late July 2026, a draft report to Council in October 2026 and submission to the WAPC in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Approved activity centre plans such as this one operate independently of the scheme review and are not directly amended by it.
Hug Homes
Modular transportable homes for social and affordable housing with a minimal environmental impact, plus skills training for the unemployed and vulnerable.
Bicton Central
Bicton Central is a modern neighbourhood shopping hub that underwent a significant redevelopment to enhance its retail and dining offering. The centre is anchored by a flagship Coles supermarket and Liquorland, complemented by a diverse range of specialty stores including wellness services, boutique retail, and alfresco dining options. The project focused on creating a high-quality community space with improved pedestrian access and contemporary architecture to serve the Bicton and surrounding riverside suburbs.
3,811 residents of Melville (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 3,859. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,099, about 77% 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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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch highlight Melville's highly qualified resident workforce and strong footprint across core service industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 1.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,811, while local unemployment sits 3.0% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%. Labour force participation closely tracks the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that merely 11.0% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic conditions at the time warrant consideration. Resident employment demonstrates heavy clustering within professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
The community exhibits a pronounced specialization in education & training, exceeding the regional average by 1.5 times. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing records reduced engagement, accounting for 3.7% against the wider region's 4.7%. Given the disparity between Census counts for local workers and resident workers, the largely residential precinct provides relatively few employment positions within its borders. AreaSearch assessment of aggregated ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the preceding 12-month period, a 1.9% reduction in the labour force alongside a 2.1% contraction in total employment pushed unemployment up by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the equivalent timeframe, employment expanded by 2.0%, the labour pool increased by 2.5%, and unemployment climbed 0.4 percentage points. Long-term labour outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce needs for Melville across five- and ten-year horizons when weighted against the local industry baseline. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Projecting these sectoral trends onto Melville's existing workforce breakdown suggests potential local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (noting this represents a baseline weighting calculation for illustrative use without local demographic adjustment).
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Median household income in Melville (WA) is $2,183 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $991 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,066 a year against an average of $94,941. The average runs 53% 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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AreaSearch analysis of aggregated ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 shows Melville taxpayers recorded a median income of $62,066 and an average income of $94,941. These figures place the suburb among the top-earning areas nationally, outperforming the Greater Perth medians and averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Accounting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $68,850 for median earnings and $105,318 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household incomes in upper brackets, landing between the 77th and 77th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, 26.4% of residents (1,740 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, broadly comparable to the 32.0% regional share. High earnings are evident with 37.2% taking home over $3,000 weekly, driving local demand for high-end retail and commercial services. Housing expenses absorb 14.1% of earnings, while overall purchasing power places residents in the 79th percentile for disposable income and within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melville (WA) had 2,296 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 3% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,325 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show Melville's housing stock consisted of 77.7% separate houses alongside 22.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), mirroring the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Melville stood significantly above the Perth metro benchmark at 39.2%, with remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (45.0%) and rental accommodation (15.8%). The median monthly mortgage commitment reached $2,325 compared to the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent stood at $420 against $350 regionally. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local monthly mortgage repayments markedly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melville (WA) counted 2,296 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,439 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 73.2% of local residences, made up of couples with children at 37.8%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parent families accounting for 10.1%. The remaining 26.8% comprises non-family setups, where lone person households represent 24.6% and group households make up 2.3%. The median household size stands at 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Perth benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.6% of adults in Melville (WA) hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,025 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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 among Melville residents exceeds regional and state standards, with 38.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 28.6% across the SA4 region and 27.9% throughout WA. This high qualification profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of 11.3% with advanced diplomas and 19.2% with certificates. Active participation in education is prominent across the community, with 30.7% of residents enrolled in study.
This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 6.8% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Melville (WA) reaches 25 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Melville's public transit network features 25 active transport stops dedicated to bus operations. Across 7 distinct routes, the network generates 1,849 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 239 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's commuter profile, private vehicles represent the main mode of travel at 83%, alongside 7% utilizing rail and 7% using bus services. Households maintain an average vehicle fleet of 1.5 per dwelling. Census findings from 2021 recorded a modest 11.0% working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 264 trips per day across the local network, providing roughly 73 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.4% of residents in Melville (WA) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health indicators compiled by AreaSearch show excellent outcomes in Melville, characterized by low mortality and low incidence of chronic illness across both younger and older demographics, alongside an exceptionally high private health insurance rate of approximately 65% of the total population (4,276 people). This exceeds the Greater Perth level of 59.0% as well as the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 6.8% and 7.9% of the population respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
Working-age cohorts display strong health metrics with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.9% of the population (1,179 people), surpassing the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%. Health metrics among older age brackets remain above average and track consistently with nationwide rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Melville (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 76.6% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show Melville tracking above average levels, with 23.4% of the community born overseas and 10.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, representing 50.2% of residents in Melville compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Melville are English at 29.6%, Australian at 25.0%, and Irish at 8.5%. Furthermore, specific cultural ancestries show above-average concentration relative to the broader region, including Italian at 7.1% (versus 4.2% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (versus 0.8%), and Welsh at 1.1% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melville (WA) is 42. 25.6% 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 Melville aligns closely with broader Greater Perth trends, showing a maximum variance of 8.2 percentage points across the four main demographic bands. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains 42, unchanged from the 2021 Census figure and 5 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. The 65+ senior and retiree age group is forecast to experience the largest demographic increase by 2041, growing by 557 (47%) to reach 1,737 individuals, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are expected to diminish over that duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melville (WA)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,204 at the 2021 Census → 6,591 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 (SAL50932). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.