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Merriwa (WA) has an estimated 6,134 residents, up from 5,587 at the 2021 Census — a change of 547 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 2,679 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Merriwa (WA) stands at approximately 6,134, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside newly validated addresses recorded following the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,587 people, this represents an addition of 547 people (9.8%). This metric draws on an estimated resident population of 6,129 calculated from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 together with 2 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Demographic concentration sits at 2,678 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the highest quartile among locations nationally evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the suburb of Merriwa (WA) saw a 9.8% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Inbound international migration supplied roughly 67.0% of recent population additions, serving as the core catalyst for demographic expansion. In formulating forward outlooks, AreaSearch employs 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as a base point across individual SA2 areas, supplemented by age-cohort expansion figures from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 base figures) for unmapped SA2s and post-2032 modeling. Reflecting these underlying demographic adjustments, the suburb of Merriwa (WA) is slated to experience population expansion above the national median, gaining 1,235 persons through to 2041 via aggregated SA2 projections, which translates to a cumulative increase of 20.1% over the course of 16 years.
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Annual residential building approvals in Merriwa average approximately 1 dwellings based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS statistics, delivering around 7 homes across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been logged. With an influx averaging 31.1 new residents per year against each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 over the past 5 financial years, structural supply constraints relative to demand remain apparent, typically creating upward price momentum and tighter purchasing conditions. Concurrently, newly approved homes reflect an average construction cost of $336,000, coming in underneath broader regional benchmarks and pointing toward relative construction affordability.
Non-residential development activity recorded $1.0 million in approved commercial undertakings during this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly domestic character. Construction levels across Merriwa lag well behind Greater Perth benchmarks. While building activity has shown recent upticks, ongoing supply limitations often support property valuations for established dwellings. Local approval volumes also track below national levels, suggesting a mature urban footprint and potential development bottlenecks. Detached houses account for 67.0% of newly consented residential projects while townhouses or apartments make up 33.0%, highlighting an increasing presence of medium-density stock that broadens residential choices across various price points, bridging classic detached family residences and compact options. Demonstrating its established urban status, Merriwa records approximately 1219 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Merriwa is slated to expand by 1,230 residents by 2041. Should current building approval trajectories persist, residential construction could lag demographic expansion, creating tighter market dynamics and bolstering upward pressure on property values.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merriwa (WA), worth an estimated $52 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.6 billion. 30 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 capital works, planning policies, and public investment serve as vital catalysts for community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 10 infrastructure undertakings likely to shape the district. Notable projects include the Butler District Planning Scheme Amendment No. 212, Dunes Beach Resort (Mindarie Ecotourism Resort), Brighton Estate Master Planned Community, and Claytons Mindarie Beachfront, with detailed descriptions of key works outlined below.
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Gumblossom Community Centre Upgrade, Quinns Rocks
Multi-stage upgrade of the Gumblossom Community Centre precinct in Quinns Rocks, including refurbishments to the community centre, sports pavilion and activity (playgroup) building. Works include new and upgraded kitchens, improved lighting and air conditioning, reconfigured meeting and office spaces, upgraded toilets and changerooms for universal access, improved storage, outdoor barbecue and craft areas, and new internal and external CCTV. Stage 1 community centre works commenced in February 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2025. Expected overall completion in the 2025-2026 financial year.Supported by a $400,000 Lotterywest Grant.
Oldham Rise Quinns Rocks
Oldham Rise is a small coastal infill estate in Quinns Rocks delivered by LWP Property Group on elevated land off Oldham Way, within walking distance of Quinns Beach. The project will create around 68 new house and land lots with ocean views, new local streets and public realm upgrades close to Quinns Rocks Primary School and nearby parks.
Brighton Estate Master Planned Community
Brighton Estate, developed by Satterley Property Group, is a master-planned community in Butler, WA. Recognized as Australia's first 6-star Green Star BeachSAFE community, it won the Urban Development Institute of Australia's Award for Master Planned Development in 2013. The estate comprises four sub-divisional estates: The Dunes, The Green, Seahaven, and Junctions North, with extensive investment in landscaping, parks, playgrounds, and community infrastructure.
Wanneroo Road Corridor Improvements
Program of Main Roads WA and WA Government upgrades along Wanneroo Road in Perth's northern corridor. Earlier interchange projects at Ocean Reef Road and Joondalup Drive are complete, while current funded works include the Wanneroo Road duplication from Dunstan Road to Romeo Road and a 2025-26 northern roads package for intersection improvements at Warwick Road, Hepburn Avenue, Gnangara Road and East Road, plus planning for the future Whitfords Avenue-Wanneroo Road-Gnangara Road interchange.
Irene McCormack Catholic College
Irene McCormack Catholic College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school in Butler, Western Australia, serving students in Years 7-12. It offers a comprehensive curriculum with modern facilities, including advanced science labs, a performing arts center, and sports facilities, fostering academic excellence and holistic student development.
Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline
A 33.5km underground trunk main connecting the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant to the Wanneroo Reservoir. As of May 2026, construction is active with significant road closures and pipe installation moving through Mariginiup along Caporn Street. The project uses WA-manufactured 1600mm diameter steel pipes and is the largest drinking water pipeline ever built by Water Corporation. It will transfer 50 billion litres of water annually to Perth's Integrated Water Supply Scheme.
Banksia Grove Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Approved redevelopment of Banksia Grove Village Shopping Centre within the Banksia Grove masterplanned community. DA2025/17 was approved in April 2025 for additions including new shop and cafe tenancies, a pedestrian promenade and plaza, alfresco dining, a swim school, three fast food outlets, a tavern with an adjoining kids playground, a drive-through liquor store and additional car parking. The existing centre is anchored by Coles and includes Liquorland, Nido Early Learning, specialty retailers and pad sites, serving Banksia Grove, Carramar and Tapping.
The Marina Mindarie Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of The Marina Mindarie including upgraded marina infrastructure, new hospitality venues, commercial space, residential apartments, public realm improvements and additional boat pens. Construction has commenced on multiple components while further stages continue to be delivered over several years.
2,674 residents of Merriwa (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,960. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 57.6%. 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 5,050, about 82% 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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A cross-section of white-collar and manual professions characterises Merriwa's local labour pool, with the building and construction trade exhibiting especially strong representation. AreaSearch aggregated statistical data indicates a 9.7% unemployment rate alongside 2.1% annual employment growth. As of March 2026, 2,674 residents are engaged in employment; however, the local unemployment rate sits 5.5% above the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth, highlighting capacity for improvement, while the labour force participation rate of 57.6% trails the Greater Perth figure of 69.9%. Census records show that 5.8% of employed locals worked from home, a metric that may incorporate Covid-19 restrictions.
Key industries supporting local workers comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows distinct local concentration, employing personnel at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.2% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 8.2%. The gap between Census resident workers and local jobs indicates a largely dormitory suburban area featuring limited commercial employment within its borders. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 2.1% and labour force increased by 3.8%, resulting in unemployment rise by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Merriwa. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Merriwa's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Merriwa (WA) is $1,255 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,955 a year against an average of $61,471. 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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According to AreaSearch's release of ATO tax data for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, Merriwa residents report a median personal income of $48,955 and an average of $61,471, falling beneath Australian benchmarks and lagging Greater Perth figures of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Incorporating a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated income estimates of roughly $54,306 for the median and $68,190 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places the area's family, household, and individual income metrics between the 16th and 17th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 29.8% (1,827 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 32.0% regional share. Severe housing cost burdens affect the community, with 78.1% of income remaining after accommodation expenses, ranking at the 12th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merriwa (WA) had 2,053 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, standalone dwellings accounted for 76.0% of Merriwa's residential landscape, with the remaining 24.0% comprising other dwelling structures such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings throughout Perth metro. Outright property ownership in Merriwa reached 19.1%, tracking behind the broader metropolitan level, while 51.2% of homes were held under a mortgage and 29.7% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations stood at $1,500, coming in well below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while median weekly rental payments were $330 compared to $350 across the metro area.
On a nationwide scale, Merriwa's home loan repayments track well below the $1,863 Australian baseline, while rental costs sit notably lower than the national figure of $375.
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Merriwa (WA) counted 2,053 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,254 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary residential arrangement, representing 68.7% of local households. This is made up of couples with children at 24.8%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single parent families at 16.9%. Non-family living situations represent 31.3% of dwellings, including lone person households at 28.6% and group households at 2.4%. Typical household occupancy stands at a median of 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.6 figure recorded for Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.8% of adults in Merriwa (WA) hold a university qualification, including 7.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 784 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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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Higher education qualifications are held by 10.8% of the local population, falling significantly below the 30.4% national standard. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 7.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Conversely, technical and vocational training shows extensive uptake, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical certifications, comprising certificates (32.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A substantial 29.3% of the resident community is actively participating in formal study. Primary schooling accounts for 11.5% of residents, 8.6% attend secondary institutions, and 3.0% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Merriwa (WA) reaches 23 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 820 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Within Merriwa, public transit infrastructure consists of 23 active transport stops served exclusively by buses. These locations are connected via 3 individual routes that deliver 823 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 182 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential profile, commuter movements are predominantly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method at 80%, complemented by 10% by train and 5% by bus. Vehicle density averages 1.2 per dwelling, tracking below regional norms, while a modest 5.8% of the workforce worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Across all transit corridors, service volumes total an average of 117 trips per day, which corresponds to around 35 weekly trips per individual stop.
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60.3% of residents in Merriwa (WA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 10.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic health conditions and mortality rates highlight notable healthcare burdens in Merriwa, with various ailments affecting both older and younger demographics. Uptake of private medical insurance is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 52% of the population (~3,165 people), whereas the Greater Perth benchmark reaches 59.0%. Locally diagnosed health conditions are led by arthritis (10.0%) and mental health conditions (9.6%), with 60.3% of the populace reporting no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated chronic condition incidence, while residents aged 65 and over represent 26.2% of the population (1,607 people), exceeding the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth.
Health outcomes for older residents present ongoing considerations, aligning broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.5% of Merriwa (WA) residents were born overseas and 13.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays pronounced cultural diversity relative to surrounding areas, with 36.5% of the populace born overseas and 13.3% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.4% of residents. The most noticeable demographic overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of the local community compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Evaluating ancestral background through parents' country of birth, English heritage represents the largest cohort at 33.8%, significantly surpassing the 28.0% regional standard, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.9% and Other backgrounds at 8.6%.
Distinct proportional variations appear across other communities, with Maori ancestry comprising 2.0% (against 0.9% across the region), South Australian representing 1.4% (vs 1.0%), and New Zealand heritage accounting for 1.3% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merriwa (WA) is 40. 24.7% 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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Demographically, Merriwa exhibits a more mature profile than much of the surrounding area. Based on updates to August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 26.2% of the populace compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 24.6% relative to the 30.9% regional level. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. Younger age brackets (0 - 24) have adjusted from 31.4% at the Census to an estimated 28.9%.
Forward projections to 2041 indicate the 65+ cohort will absorb the majority of population growth, adding 1,024 residents (64%) to reach a total of 2,631, whereas child and youth cohorts are anticipated to diminish.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merriwa (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, State agencies, 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,587 at the 2021 Census → 6,134 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 (SAL50939). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.