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Mount Hawthorn has an estimated 8,697 residents, up from 8,183 at the 2021 Census — a change of 514 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 3,564 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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Drawing on recent ABS population updates along with address validation performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Hawthorn has reached an estimated population of approximately 8,697 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 8,183 people, this represents an addition of 514 people (6.3%). This updated figure stems from an estimated resident population of 8,683 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP data release (June 2025), coupled with 21 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a resultant density of 3,564 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Mount Hawthorn ranks within the top national quartile assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration formed the backbone of recent population expansion, accounting for roughly 75.0% of all net gains. Projections for the suburb of Mount Hawthorn draw upon ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022), supplemented post-2032 and across unmapped zones by age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Mount Hawthorn is set to outpace the national median for statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 forecasts projecting an increase of 1,181 persons to 2041, which translates to a total 16-year expansion of 13.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Hawthorn over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Building approval records compiled from ABS statistical area releases indicate that approximately 10 new residential dwellings gain approval annually in Mount Hawthorn, accumulating to an estimated 54 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. With roughly 5.8 new residents added each year for every dwelling constructed across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local residential construction is lagging well behind population inflow, creating tighter market conditions and upward price momentum. Concurrently, approved residential builds average an estimated construction value of $731,000, pointing to developer emphasis on high-end, premium housing.
In the non-residential sector, $32.8 million in commercial building approvals have been authorized during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable private sector investment in local commerce. Per-capita residential building activity in Mount Hawthorn trails Greater Perth considerably, sitting 78.0% below regional average per person. This constrained pace of new construction serves to reinforce value retention and demand across the established dwelling stock. Subdued activity relative to national benchmarks further highlights the built-out character of the suburb alongside probable regulatory and planning constraints. Of recently approved structures, 78.0% consist of detached houses while 22.0% comprise townhouses or apartments, preserving a traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by families seeking larger floorplans. A ratio of approximately 1333 people per dwelling approval confirms a mature urban setting. Demographic projections indicate that Mount Hawthorn will add 1,167 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. If the existing pace of dwelling construction continues unchanged, new residential supply will struggle to match incoming resident numbers, thereby heightening purchasing competition and bolstering real estate values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Hawthorn, worth an estimated $212 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.45 billion. 26 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Urban performance is heavily shaped by public capital works, major developments, and strategic council planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 infrastructure projects positioned to influence the surrounding area. Key initiatives comprise the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade, the Scarborough Beach Road Streetscape Upgrade, the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Precinct Enhancement, and the City of Vincent Arts Plan 2023-2028 - Mt Hawthorn Public Art, with prominent undertakings outlined below.
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Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade
City of Vincent is undertaking a phased upgrade of the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre and the surrounding Axford Park precinct. Recent works include a significant roof renewal and interior modernisations of the hall facilities. As of April 2026, the project includes a major lighting upgrade at Axford Park with energy-efficient LED systems to enhance safety and community event support, aligned with the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan.
Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Precinct Enhancement
The City of Vincent is implementing a comprehensive enhancement of the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre through the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Planning Framework and Place Plan. Key initiatives include the 'Safer Streets' program on Eton, Haynes, and Sydney Streets featuring raised plateaus and pedestrian islands, decorative lighting upgrades at Axford Park, and improved walkability. The project also coordinates the delivery of a minimum of 1,098 additional dwellings within the town centre and surrounding streets to support future growth and local business activity.
Scarborough Beach Road Streetscape Upgrade
This project involves major streetscape and safety improvements focused on the intersection of Scarborough Beach Road, Eton Street, and Haynes Street in Mt Hawthorn. Key features include raised platforms to manage vehicle speeds, dedicated turning lanes to improve traffic flow, bicycle bypass upgrades, and enhanced pedestrian islands. These works aim to improve connectivity to local reserves and support the broader Mt Hawthorn Precinct Transport Study.
Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Planning Framework
A place-making and planning framework guiding future development of the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre along Scarborough Beach Road, between Braithwaite Park and Britannia Road, including Oxford Street. Led by the City of Vincent, the framework implements the state Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor Framework at a local level. It aims to create a vibrant mixed-use main street with improved public spaces and tree canopy, safer walking and cycling routes, and better integration with public transport and local businesses.Community consultation including workshops, walkshops, and a 3D scenario pop-up shop closed in September 2024. The project is currently in the Community Engagement Report preparation stage ahead of drafting the formal Planning Framework for Council endorsement.
City of Vincent Arts Plan 2023-2028 - Mt Hawthorn Public Art
City of Vincent endorsed its Arts Plan 2023-2028 in August 2023 and is using it to guide public art, murals, creative programs and cultural outcomes across Vincent, including Mt Hawthorn. Current delivery is through ongoing arts policy, the Arts Advisory Group, public art registration and town centre place planning rather than a single standalone Mt Hawthorn installation project.
Litis Stadium Development and Britannia Reserve Upgrades
City of Vincent has delivered a $4.3 million upgrade program at Litis Stadium and Britannia Reserve. Works included new multi sport changerooms with umpire and physio rooms, a public toilet, Floreat Athena clubroom renovations, removal of the old underpass, new paths and landscaping, and a 500 lux floodlighting system suitable for National Premier League football, gridiron and international level training.
Mount Hawthorn Mixed-Use Development
A six-storey mixed-use development by Cast Developments at 177 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn. The building comprises nine apartments (three 2-bedroom and six 3-bedroom) across the first three floors, two ground-floor retail tenancies, a double-storey penthouse on the fourth and fifth floors, and a basement with 16 car parks and 10 bicycle bays. Designed by Bollig Design Group, the project was approved by the Metro Inner JDAP on 18 February 2025, with an amendment lodged in April 2025.Construction was targeted to commence in 2025 for a 2026 completion.
Paddington Precinct (Woolworths Mt Hawthorn)
Major redevelopment of the historic Paddington Hotel site, featuring the preservation and restoration of the 1930s heritage facade. The project provides a mixed-use precinct including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 10 specialty retail units, and 18 residential apartments, serving as a key anchor for the Mount Hawthorn town center.
5,084 residents of Mount Hawthorn are employed, from a labour force of 5,318. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 77.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,886, about 91% 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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Mount Hawthorn is characterized by an exceptionally qualified local labor pool with prominent standing in professional services, an unemployment level of 4.4%, and steady job conditions over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, 5,084 residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 0.2% above the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, whereas the local labor force participation rate reaches an elevated 77.9%, outstripping Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records indicate that 12.2% of workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. In particular, professional & technical roles display strong local concentration, capturing a market share 1.7 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 3.1% of working residents, trailing the 5.5% benchmark recorded across Greater Perth. Although commercial hubs operate within the area, employment totals relative to resident worker counts suggest substantial outbound commuting among the local workforce. Examining aggregated ABS and SALM series over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment edged up by 0.1% against a 1.2% expansion in the local labor force, which lifted unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the same period, employment expanded by 2.0% and the labor force grew by 2.5%, driving an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context for future workforce requirements in Mount Hawthorn. Across Australia, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different industries. Mapping these sector projections onto Mount Hawthorn's current labor profile suggests local employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Hawthorn is $2,890 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,262 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,482 a year against an average of $97,549. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Mount Hawthorn registers taxable incomes well above nationwide figures according to AreaSearch analysis of ATO records for financial year 2023. The suburb of Mount Hawthorn records a median individual taxpayer income of $69,482 and an average taxpayer income of $97,549, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Accounting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current modeled incomes stand at approximately $77,076 (median) and $108,211 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census demonstrates that personal, family, and household earnings all sit between the 93rd and 95th percentiles nationally.
Looking at weekly household earnings, the single largest bracket is the 33.2% making $4000+ weekly (2,887 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. A substantial 48.5% of households earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting strong community financial capacity. After meeting mortgage and rental commitments, households retain 87.5% of their gross receipts, supporting a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Hawthorn had 2,966 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,518 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. 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, the housing composition in Mount Hawthorn stood at 77.7% houses alongside 22.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative dwelling types), closely mirroring the 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings observed across the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership aligned with wider metropolitan trends at 30.7%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 42.8% and rental arrangements made up 26.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs in the locality reached $2,518 and median weekly rent stood at $420, substantially exceeding the respective Perth metro standards of $1,907 and $350.
On a broader scale, local mortgage repayments far exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rents likewise eclipsing the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Hawthorn counted 2,966 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,152 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 74.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children (41.3%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parent families (8.9%). Non-family living structures account for the remaining 25.3%, led by single-person households at 22.1% alongside group households at 3.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.2% of adults in Mount Hawthorn hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,000 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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 among Mount Hawthorn residents exceeds state and metropolitan standards by a considerable margin, with 50.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. This pronounced qualification profile strongly underpins participation in professional industries. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 33.0%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.9%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.2% of qualifications held by those aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (13.0%). Participation in study is exceptionally widespread, with 31.9% of the local population actively undertaking educational courses.
Broken down by sector, 11.4% attend primary school, 8.7% are in secondary schooling, and 6.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Mount Hawthorn reaches 48 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Mount Hawthorn is equipped with 48 active public transport stops, predominantly comprising bus infrastructure. A network of 8 transit routes serves these locations, delivering a combined 1,811 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with the typical resident situated 154 meters from the closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, daily travel is heavily outbound: private motor vehicles account for 75% of trips, while buses capture 10% and trains carry 7%. Vehicle access stands at an average of 1.4 cars per household. A modest 12.2% of workers were recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules across the entire network provide an average of 258 trips per day, translating to roughly 37 weekly services per stop.
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76.4% of residents in Mount Hawthorn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators across Mount Hawthorn are exceptionally positive based on mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence assessed by AreaSearch, demonstrating very low rates of common health conditions across every demographic cohort. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 66% of the population (5,733 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently diagnosed ailments in the community, recorded among 7.6 and 6.9% of residents respectively, whereas 76.4% reported no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Greater Perth figure of 71.9%.
The working-age population displays strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 11.3% of the community (982 people), a smaller share than the 15.9% seen across Greater Perth, and experience strong general health outcomes consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Mount Hawthorn residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Hawthorn demonstrates higher than average cultural diversity, with 14.9% of households using a non-English language at home and 25.9% of residents born abroad. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 42.8% of the local population. A notable religious variation appears in the Jewish community, which accounts for 0.8% of local residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading reported heritages in Mount Hawthorn are English at 25.7%, Australian at 23.0%, and Irish at 8.8%. Additional distinct cultural concentrations are present across the suburb, including Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Italian at 7.9% (versus 4.2% across Greater Perth), and Polish at 1.0% (relative to 0.7% metropolitan-wide).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Hawthorn is 37. 23.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Mount Hawthorn tracks closely with the broader metropolitan area, showing a maximum divergence of only 4.6 percentage points relative to Greater Perth. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the figure recorded during the 2021 Census and matching the 37 recorded for Greater Perth at that time. The most notable generational shift since the Census occurred in the senior demographic (65+), which grew from 10.1% to an estimated 11.3% of total residents. Looking ahead to 2041, older age groups are projected to drive the majority of local population gains, increasing by 551 residents (56%) to reach an aggregate of 1,534.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Hawthorn
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 13 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 Apr 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,183 at the 2021 Census → 8,697 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 (SAL51015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.