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Mindarie (WA) has an estimated 9,396 residents, up from 7,867 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,529 people, or 19.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 405 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 1,516 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 Mindarie (WA) is estimated at around 9,396, based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS regional population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. This total reflects an addition of 1,529 people (19.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,867 people. This demographic movement is drawn from an estimated resident population of 9,153 identified by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 405 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. These figures yield a population density of 1,515 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the benchmark across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the SA4 region and the 9.5% national average, the 19.4% growth recorded by the suburb of Mindarie (WA) since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader. Population gains were primarily propelled by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 50.0% of recent growth, with natural growth and interstate migration also serving as positive contributors. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a base year, have been adopted by AreaSearch. For any SA2 areas without direct coverage, as well as for projecting trends beyond 2032 across all geographies, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth rates published by the ABS in its 2023 Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). These demographic projections point to above median population growth for the suburb of Mindarie (WA) relative to Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level projections estimating an increase of 1,802 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 16.6% across the 16 years.
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530 new dwellings have been approved in Mindarie (WA) over the past five years, an average of 106 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 111 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas by AreaSearch indicates that Mindarie averages approximately 106 residential dwelling approvals annually, with roughly 530 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 90 approved to date in FY-25. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 1.8 people arrived per completed dwelling, demonstrating a balanced supply-demand dynamic and stable market conditions, though this ratio rose to 3.2 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years, highlighting growing buyer interest and potential capacity constraints.
Newly approved homes carry an average expected construction cost of $624,000, illustrating developer prioritization of the higher-end, premium housing segment. In addition, commercial development approvals have amounted to $3.8 million during this financial year, reflecting a modest commercial development footprint. Per capita residential development in Mindarie tracks 13.0% above the Greater Perth regional average across the 5 year timeframe, maintaining accessible options for purchasers while supporting established housing demand, although recent building activity has moderated. This rate remains well above average on a national level, demonstrating solid developer confidence in the area. Recent approvals consist of 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by families seeking spacious living. With approximately 101 people per approval, Mindarie demonstrates ongoing residential expansion. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mindarie is projected to add 1,559 residents through to 2041. Prevailing development trajectories indicate that upcoming housing supply will comfortably accommodate demand, creating advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mindarie (WA), worth an estimated $833 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.2 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, retail and residential development. 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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Infrastructure investments, planning initiatives, and major civil works play a fundamental role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified 25 key infrastructure projects likely to influence the area, including the Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline, Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community, Claytons Mindarie Beachfront, and Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre, which represent the most significant local undertakings.
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Mindarie Regional Centre Stage 2
Proposed second stage expansion of the Mindarie Regional Centre comprising additional retail and commercial floorspace together with office and residential development to extend the established local activity centre. Public information available indicates the project remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement announced.
Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community
Catalina Estate is a large coastal master planned community spanning the suburbs of Clarkson and Mindarie in Perths northern corridor. The project is being delivered in three precincts - Catalina Beach, Catalina Central and Catalina Green - with around 20 percent of the 179 hectare site reserved for public open space including landscaped parks, playgrounds, sports fields, cycle paths and walkways. When complete, Catalina is expected to deliver close to 2,500 new homes for about 6,000 residents, supported by new local amenities such as beach access, community parks and a planned Catalina Plaza neighbourhood centre.
Dunes Beach Resort
Dunes Beach Resort is a premium ecotourism destination located at the former Quinns Rocks Caravan Park site in Mindarie. Opened in May 2026, it features 38 luxury glamping tents, a restaurant, kiosk, and lounge bar named Sandara. The resort caters to weddings, corporate events, and coastal getaways with function space for up to 240 guests, an alfresco deck, and extensive community access spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Centre
Catalina Plaza is a 14 million AUD neighbourhood retail centre in Catalina Green, Clarkson. The centre is planned as an IGA-anchored 7,177 sqm retail precinct with a 1,400 sqm supermarket, specialty shops, cafes and casual dining, health and wellness uses, a childcare centre, medical centre, veterinary centre and two drive-through food outlets. The development was approved in February 2025 and construction activity has commenced, with earthworks and servicing started in March 2026. Stage 1 building works are expected to start in July 2026, with completion expected in late 2027.
5,554 residents of Mindarie (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 5,710. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,147, about 87% 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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Aggregated statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Mindarie features a skilled resident workforce, distinguished by prominent construction industry participation, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated 3.0% employment growth over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents totaled 5,554, while the local unemployment rate stood 1.5% below the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth, alongside a labor participation rate of 73.0% compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census findings indicated that 11.4% of working residents operated from home, though these figures reflect the impact of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction engagement is particularly elevated, with local representation reaching 1.4 times the regional norm. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents 2.8% of the workforce compared to the 4.7% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident worker counts with local employment numbers highlights that the suburb is predominantly residential with limited on-site employment opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistical area data indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.0% while the labour force expanded by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Perth over the same period, employment increased by 2.0%, the labour force expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labor demand in Mindarie across five and ten-year intervals. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary across specific industries; applying these sector-based projections to Mindarie's workforce composition suggests local employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation without localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Mindarie (WA) is $2,555 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,842 a year against an average of $70,899. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Mindarie taxpayers recorded a median income of $55,842 and an average income of $70,899, which sits above the national average while comparing to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Based on 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at approximately $61,946 (median) and $78,648 (average) as of March 2026. Weekly household earnings ranked in the 91st percentile ($2,555 weekly) at the 2021 Census. In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort includes 27.8% of residents (2,612 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 32.0% fall within this bracket.
Local economic strength is highlighted by 41.9% of households recording weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning elevated consumer expenditure. Housing expenses absorb 13.9% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 91st percentile for disposable income and in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Mindarie (WA) had 2,626 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,362 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in Mindarie comprise 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Outright home ownership in Mindarie reached 33.9%, well above Perth metro levels, while 52.1% of properties were mortgaged and 14.0% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,362 and median weekly rent was $500, both exceeding Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Compared to national figures, mortgage repayments in Mindarie are significantly above the $1,863 Australian median, and local rents sit substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mindarie (WA) counted 2,626 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,136 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 85.9% of all local households, consisting of 45.5% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 14.1%, with single-person households accounting for 13.2% and group households making up 0.6% of the total. The area maintains a median household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Mindarie (WA) hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,952 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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 in Mindarie track behind nationwide levels, with 23.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia, suggesting opportunities for broader skills development. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees comprise 17.4%, postgraduate qualifications make up 4.5%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (26.1%). Participation in formal learning is strong, with 29.0% of local residents actively enrolled in education. Within this student population, 9.8% are undertaking secondary education, 8.8% attend primary education, and 5.8% are enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Mindarie (WA) reaches 49 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Mindarie is supported by 49 bus stops across 7 different routes, which collectively generate 1,169 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents generally situated 222 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method at 79%, alongside 13% commuting by train. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional average, while 11.4% worked from home at the 2021 Census under COVID-19 conditions. Public transport operations provide an average of 167 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.7% of residents in Mindarie (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics assessed by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness rates show excellent health outcomes in Mindarie, with very low rates of common health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 55% of the total population (~5,200 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most common diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.2 and 5.9% of residents respectively, whereas 73.7% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.9% of the population (1,775 people), above the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, with health ratings among older residents tracking closely with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.4% of Mindarie (WA) residents were born overseas and 11.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (39.9%) and Australian (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mindarie demonstrates greater cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 54.4% of its residents born overseas and 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 56.0% of residents in Mindarie compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral origins, the three most common backgrounds in Mindarie are English at 39.9% (substantially higher than the 28.0% regional level), Australian at 16.2% (below the regional average of 21.2%), and Irish at 8.5%. Distinct variations also appear across other heritages, with Welsh accounting for 1.4% of Mindarie residents (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian representing 3.8% (vs 1.0%), and Dutch making up 1.8% (vs 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mindarie (WA) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.9% 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 Mindarie aligns closely with Greater Perth patterns, exhibiting a maximum difference of 12.4 percentage points across the four primary age bands. The median age is estimated at 45, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 8 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that Census, as well as above the national median of 38 at the same Census. Since the Census, the proportion of middle-aged and young retiree residents (45 - 64) has shifted from 35.0% to an estimated 32.0%. Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts (65+) are projected to account for the bulk of population growth, adding 1,190 residents (67%) to reach 2,966.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mindarie (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 | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 405 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,867 at the 2021 Census → 9,396 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 (SAL50960). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.