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Midland has an estimated 6,980 residents, up from 6,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 645 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 119 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,666 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 Midland, demographic evaluation synthesising broader regional ABS updates with AreaSearch's post-Census address validations places the local resident count at approximately 6,980 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 645 people (10.2%) from the 6,335 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an ERP baseline of 6,844 identified via ABS updates released in June 2025 alongside 119 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Midland registers a population density of 1,665 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical benchmarks across locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 10.2% growth rate achieved since the 2021 census outperformed the 9.5% national figure, establishing the suburb of Midland as a regional outperformer. Population expansion across the suburb of Midland has been overwhelmingly underpinned by overseas migration, representing practically the entire source of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Midland apply 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling using 2022 as the base year, complemented by ABS Greater Capital Region age-cohort projections from 2023 (utilising 2022 data) for periods extending post-2032 or areas requiring supplementary coverage. Over the medium to long term, the suburb of Midland is forecast to experience growth exceeding the national median, gaining 1,216 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which represents a cumulative expansion of 15.5% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
193 new dwellings have been approved in Midland over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 39% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, 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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ABS building approval statistics analysed by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries indicate that Midland has maintained a run-rate of approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 193 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 55 approved during FY-25 to date. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 1.4 people arrived per newly constructed dwelling, reflecting a well-aligned supply-demand balance and steady underlying fundamentals, with new builds recording an average construction value of $379,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $81.4 million in the current financial year, highlighting strong ongoing commercial investment.
Relative to Greater Perth, residential construction approvals on a per-capita basis in Midland track at roughly two-thirds the metropolitan pace, yet the area ranks in the 84th percentile nationwide following an uptick in building momentum in recent years. Medium-to-high density housing leads current development, with attached dwellings accounting for 61.0% of approvals versus 39.0% for standalone houses. This emphasis on higher-density configurations delivers attainable price points suitable for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. Additionally, with roughly 105 people per dwelling approval, Midland demonstrates clear growth corridor attributes. Longer-term demographic estimates suggest Midland will expand by 1,080 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current building trajectories appear adequately matched to accommodate this upcoming demand, maintaining balanced conditions without precipitating severe cost pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Midland, worth an estimated $2.37 billion. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.17 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and precincts & urban renewal. 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 strategic planning initiatives, key capital works, and transport connectivity. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 projects positioned to impact the locality, most notably The Avenues Midland, METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct, New Junction Precinct, and Tarpaulin Shop Childcare And Office Transformation, with priority initiatives outlined in the following section.
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METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct
Long-running major urban renewal program centred on the new METRONET Midland Station (opened February 2026), delivering mixed-use residential, commercial, health, education and hospitality outcomes across multiple precincts. Active components include build-to-rent affordable apartment developments near the station, adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Railway Workshops (Workshops 2 and 3 currently offered to developers), grouped housing sites and the Clayton commercial precinct. Over $1.2 billion in combined government and private investment has been injected into the local economy.DevelopmentWA is the lead agency driving ongoing land sales and development approvals.
New Junction Precinct
An 11-hectare urban renewal project transforming the historic Midland Oval and surrounds into a new town centre for Perth's eastern gateway. The masterplan, finalised in 2018, connects the original Midland Junction with the Midland Gate Shopping Centre precinct and is expected to accommodate 1,500 to 2,000 residents in four to seven storey mixed use buildings. The precinct is planned to deliver around 1,000 to 1,200 dwellings, 23,000 square metres of retail floor space, 12,200 square metres of restaurant space, and 75,000 square metres of office space alongside civic and hospitality uses.Stage 1 is complete, including Junction Parade, Weeip Park, the Whadjuk Boya Ngura shadow arbour, and the eight level Catalyst apartment building delivered by De Mol Investments. Current works in 2025-26 include construction of Grandstand Way and Trackside Entrance, drainage works to Hill View Vista, and service relocations on Morrison Road. Future stages include the Residential Park public open space, the planned Swan Valley Fresh Markets expansion (medical centre and around 130 apartments), and a Providence Lifestyle vertical lifestyle village for over 55s. Cushman and Wakefield have been appointed selling agents for the first two lots released to public sale, with Council resolving in February 2026 to sell Lot 9509 on Junction Parade. The redevelopment is anticipated to take 10 to 15 years and is projected to deliver $990 million to the local economy, $2.2 billion to the WA economy, and around 4,000 new jobs.
Providence Lifestyle Vertical Village
Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.
The Avenues Midland
Masterplanned residential redevelopment opposite Midland Gate Shopping Centre delivering more than 400 apartments and townhouses across multiple stages with landscaped public spaces and mixed residential outcomes. Construction is underway on staged delivery.
Swan Valley Fresh Markets Expansion
Significant expansion of Swan Valley Fresh Markets site within New Junction precinct. Plans include larger fresh food market, medical centre, and residential apartments. Partnership with City of Swan for land provision.
Midland Gate Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Recently completed major expansion and refurbishment of Midland Gate adding a new dining and entertainment precinct, fresh food market hall and additional specialty retail. Recent enhancements to the centre have refreshed the facade, entry points, and amenities. The centre was acquired by Fawkner Property and PAG in late 2023.
Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.
Bushmead Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.
3,729 residents of Midland are employed, from a labour force of 4,070. Unemployment sits at 8.4%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,306, about 133% 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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Midland features a capable labor pool dominated by manufacturing and industrial enterprises, an unemployment rate of 8.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.4% during the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area information. As of March 2026, 3,729 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.2% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, indicating potential for enhancement, and workforce participation remains broadly comparable to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census data reveal that only 3.9% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food represent the primary sources of employment for local residents. Retail trade displays an especially high presence locally, generating jobs at 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 3.9% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 9.2%. Census figures also confirmed 1.2 workers for each resident, establishing the locality as a key employment hub that accommodates more jobs than resident workers and draws labour from surrounding districts. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 4.4% and labour force increased by 3.5%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Midland. 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 Midland's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Midland is $1,138 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,472 a year against an average of $65,951. 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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The suburb of Midland shows a median taxpayer income of $54,472 and an average of $65,951 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,426 (median) and $73,159 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes sit at just the 9th percentile, while personal income performs better at the 31st percentile.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.8% of residents (2,010 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Midland had 2,900 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 17% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,350 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. 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 records indicate that the residential landscape in Midland is heavily tilted toward attached structures, with semi-detached, apartment, and other non-detached formats making up 67.7% of homes, compared to 32.3% for standalone houses; in contrast, Greater Perth consists of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 17.1%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties comprise 19.0% and rental accommodation represents 63.8%. Typical mortgage payments sit well under metropolitan levels at a median of $1,350 per month (versus $1,907 across Perth metro and $1,863 nationally), and weekly rental costs average $295, markedly lower than the Perth metro median of $350 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Midland counted 2,900 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,195 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 48% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 46.1% of all dwellings locally, split across childless couples (17.6%), single-parent arrangements (14.0%), and couples with dependent children (12.4%). Non-family living arrangements represent 53.9% of the total, largely comprised of single-person households at 47.8% alongside group dwellings at 6.1%. At 1.9 people, the median household size tracks below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Midland hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 410 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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 presents an area for development in the district, where 18.0% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the 30.4% Australian standard, highlighting scope for focused educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 12.8%, postgraduate credentials account for 3.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 41.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (30.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). A substantial 27.6% of local residents are actively pursuing formal study. Primary schooling accounts for 8.4% of the population, secondary education engages 5.7%, and higher education institutions enrol 5.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Midland reaches 76 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 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 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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Transit infrastructure across Midland comprises 76 operational stops spanning bus and rail services, operated across 34 individual routes that deliver 3,747 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is strong, with the typical resident situated 183 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting choice at 74%, while rail and bus transport account for 9% and 6% respectively. Household vehicle access averages 0.7 per dwelling, beneath regional figures, and 3.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 535 daily trips, representing roughly 49 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.9% of residents in Midland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to meaningful health challenges in Midland across both older and younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 53% of the resident population (~3,725 people), marginally surpassing the SA2 national midpoint but remaining below the Greater Perth level of 59.0%. Mental health conditions and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 12.6 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 62.9% of residents report no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Elevated chronic illness rates are evident among working-age individuals.
Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.6% of the population (1,228 people), exceeding the 15.9% metropolitan benchmark, with elderly health outcomes aligning broadly with countrywide norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.3% of Midland residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (19.5%). 3.8% 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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Midland displays considerable cultural diversity, with 38.3% of community members born abroad and 25.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 45.3% of the population. A notable variance is observed in the Other category, which comprises 1.7% in Midland compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries in Midland are English at 26.9%, Australian at 19.5%, and Other at 10.9%. Relative to broader metropolitan patterns, the area features heightened concentrations of Filipino (4.6% vs 1.4%), Maori (2.3% vs 0.9%), and Croatian (1.4% vs 0.8%) heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Midland is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.8% 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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Midland displays a demographic profile skewed toward younger working adults, with the 25 - 44 cohort representing 36.5% of the community as at August 2026, above Greater Perth's 30.9%, whereas youth and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.7% compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, having decreased from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age bracket has risen from 32.4% to an estimated 36.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and senior residents (65+) will deliver the largest expansion, adding 648 persons (53%) to total 1,876.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Midland
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 Jun 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 — 119 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,335 at the 2021 Census → 6,980 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 (SAL50947). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.