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North Beach (WA) has an estimated 4,186 residents, up from 3,689 at the 2021 Census — a change of 497 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,956 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 suburb of North Beach (WA) has an estimated population of approximately 4,186, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with new address validations post-Census. When compared to the 3,689 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 497 people (13.5%). The figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 4,172 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 15 validated new addresses identified since Census night. Population density for the area stands at 1,956 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmark across nationwide locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the broader SA3 territory and the national average (9.5%), the 13.5% expansion recorded since the 2021 census establishes the suburb as a regional growth outperformer. Recent expansion was driven predominantly by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 72.0% of total population additions, though natural increase and interstate movements likewise registered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of North Beach (WA) draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as a base year across SA2 locations. For unmodeled SA2 geographies and periods extending beyond 2032, calculations incorporate age-cohort trajectory rates published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 baseline figures). Looking ahead, long-term demographic modelling indicates above-median expansion relative to Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 estimates anticipating an influx of 635 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.8% across the 16 years.
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127 new dwellings have been approved in North Beach (WA) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, 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 by AreaSearch indicates that North Beach averages roughly 25 residential dwelling approvals per annum, yielding a 5-year total of 127 homes across recent financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 23 approvals have been granted. New population inflows averaged 3.1 people annually for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating a substantial imbalance where structural demand outpaces new supply, a condition that typically fuels asset appreciation and heightened buyer competition. Furthermore, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average value of $1,506,000, development activity is clearly oriented toward high-end, premium residential stock.
Non-residential additions have been subdued, registering just $732,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential building activity in North Beach exceeds Greater Perth benchmarks by 47.0% across the 5 year period, offering adequate purchasing opportunities while maintaining underlying market demand. The composition of approved dwellings leans heavily toward detached houses at 79.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 21.0%, reinforcing the locality's established low-density suburban environment focused on spacious family living. Notably, developers are constructing single-family houses at a higher rate than the 62.0% recorded at Census, underscoring strong and enduring demand for standalone properties despite wider metropolitan infill trends. A ratio of around 179 people per approval characterizes the area's current development phase. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate North Beach adding 621 residents through to 2041. The prevailing volume of residential building activity appears well-calibrated to accommodate this projected expansion, fostering balanced market conditions without triggering excessive price escalation.
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AreaSearch tracks 61 current infrastructure and development projects close to North Beach (WA), worth an estimated $6.27 billion. 15 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Infrastructure investments, major developments, and regional planning decisions carry significant influence over local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects positioned to influence the area. Key undertakings include Sorrento Beach Estate - Stage 3 Release, Star Swamp Bushland Reserve Conservation Upgrades, Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, and West Village, with priority initiatives summarized below.
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331 West Coast Drive Trigg
331 West Coast Drive is a boutique collection of five luxury beachfront apartments designed by MJA Studio. Developed by Westbridge Funds Management, the project offers panoramic coastal views and includes a ground floor commercial space.
Sorrento Beach Estate - Stage 3 Release
Final stage release of premium coastal land lots in the established Sorrento Beach Estate precinct, offering elevated ocean view homesites close to Hillarys Boat Harbour and local amenities.
West Village
A landmark luxury residential development featuring 253 apartments across two buildings of 14 and 23 storeys. West Village offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and urban convenience, positioned adjacent to the redeveloped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio, the development features over 2,500 square meters of resort-style amenities including swimming pool with private cabanas, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wine lounge, and golf simulator. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean views over North Beach and Trigg, along with vistas of Lake Gwelup and Perth city skyline.The development emphasizes sustainability with a 7-star NatHERS rating, extensive landscaping with over 13,000 plants and trees, and deep soil zones connecting to neighboring Trigg Bushland. With over 220 million dollars in sales achieved, West Village represents one of Perth's most significant luxury apartment developments, offering one to four-bedroom residences and nine exclusive penthouses. Construction was anticipated to commence in mid-2024 with tier one builder Roberts Co in discussions to undertake the build.
Carine Regional Open Space Sports Lighting Upgrade
LED floodlighting upgrade replacing metal halide lights on 3 poles with 8 LED poles covering both AFL fields. Includes lower-powered community lighting for recreation use when sport lighting not in use. Benefits Hamersley Carine Football Club and Carine Junior Football Club.
Ora Sorrento
Boutique collection of 73 luxury beachfront residences featuring one, two, and three-bedroom apartments plus exclusive three and four-bedroom penthouses across eight storeys. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio with interiors by Aspect Studio, the development embraces 'barefoot luxury' with resort-style amenities including heated ocean-view pool, gym, sauna, steam room, residents' lounge, wine cellar, putting green and bocce court. Ground floor features hospitality precinct and public plaza.
Glengarry Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the nearly 50-year-old Glengarry Shopping Centre into a modern retail and commercial precinct. The project includes a 3,843sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, a smaller 825sqm supermarket, 539sqm of specialty retail tenancies, a 346sqm restaurant/cafe, and 774sqm of office space. The development features 284 parking bays, including 209 basement bays and six direct-to-boot bays, aimed at revitalizing the underutilised local hub.
Stephenson Avenue Extension
A transformative road infrastructure project extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to the Mitchell Freeway. Phase 1 (completed Feb 2022) established the link to Flax Way. Phase 2, currently in finishing stages, includes a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, an 80-metre-long bridge over the freeway and rail line, and a major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange from 18 to 30 stands. The project aims to reduce congestion on Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street while unlocking 55 hectares of land for future urban renewal and housing in the Stirling City Centre.
The Dunes Beachfront Residences
A $450-million luxury beachfront residential development by Edge Visionary Living, featuring two buildings (East and West) with 235 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, sub-penthouses, and penthouses offering panoramic north-west ocean views to Rottnest Island and Trigg bushland. Designed by Hillam Architects with a curved facade inspired by coastal sand dunes. Resort-style amenities include a 25m lagoon pool and pavilion, gymnasium, yoga retreat, games room, formal and informal residents' lounges, wine cellar and tasting room, sunset bar, sauna, steam room, and library.Premium finishes include Gaggenau appliances and double-glazed windows. Awarded Best Waterfront Development in Australia at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. Construction underway since October 2024, with completion anticipated in 2027 due to reported delays.
2,382 residents of North Beach (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,413. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,384, about 81% 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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The local labour force in North Beach is distinguished by advanced educational qualifications, prominent professional services participation, an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.3%, and annual employment growth estimated at 4.0% according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,382, while the local jobless rate sits 2.9% below the 4.2% figure observed across Greater Perth, with overall workforce participation aligning closely with Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records indicate that 14.1% of working locals operated from home, though these figures were influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training.
The construction sector exhibits an especially high local concentration, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional rate. In contrast, retail trade accounts for 6.3% of local workers, trailing the 9.3% regional benchmark. Comparison of resident employee totals against local workplace numbers confirms that this predominantly residential suburb generates relatively few employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records across broader statistical zones, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw both total employment and the broader labour force expand by 4.0%, leaving overall unemployment virtually unchanged. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labour force grow by 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment generation for North Beach. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against the local industry profile via a weighted illustrative model (excluding localized population adjustments), employment among North Beach residents is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.
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Median household income in North Beach (WA) is $2,124 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,016 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,276 a year against an average of $101,886. The average runs 59% 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of North Beach place it in an exceptionally high national bracket based on ATO data for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch. Median taxable income reached $64,276 and average income reached $101,886, exceeding the corresponding Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Incorporating a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $71,301 for median earnings and $113,022 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within the 74th to 80th percentiles nationwide.
A notable 24.4% of residents (1,021 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, in contrast to regional concentrations where the $1,500 - 2,999 category represents 32.0%. A substantial 37.2% of households generate weekly income above $3,000, underpinning robust purchasing power. Housing costs claim 13.6% of income, disposable earnings rank in the 76th percentile, and the suburb falls into the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Beach (WA) had 1,501 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 9% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,541 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within North Beach, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 62.2% houses and 37.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within North Beach was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 40.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (29.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,541, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350.
Nationally, North Beach's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Beach (WA) counted 1,501 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,703 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 67.4% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children (30.6%), couples with children (28.3%), and single parent families (7.4%). The remaining 32.6% consists of non-family households, divided between lone person households at 29.4% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Perth figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.9% of adults in North Beach (WA) hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 979 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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Higher education qualifications among North Beach residents aged 15+ reach 40.9%, markedly outperforming broader benchmarks such as WA at 27.9% and the SA4 region at 29.0%. This pronounced educational base positions the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 27.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.8% of adults holding applied credentials, consisting of 12.3% advanced diplomas and 17.5% certificates. A substantial 26.3% of the resident population is actively participating in formal study.
Within this student cohort, primary education accounts for 9.3%, secondary schooling comprises 7.3%, and 5.0% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Beach (WA) reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in North Beach includes 33 operational bus stops. These facilities are served by 3 separate routes that generate a combined 385 weekly passenger trips. Network access is considered excellent, with the typical resident situated 157 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard: private vehicles account for 84% of commuter trips, while rail services capture 9%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles. Additionally, 14.1% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19.
Transit services run at an average rate of 55 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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72.1% of residents in North Beach (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch indicates outstanding overall health outcomes in North Beach, characterized by very low rates of common medical ailments across every demographic band. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 68% of the local population (2,831 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic health conditions among residents are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (6.9%), while 72.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions whatsoever, slightly exceeding the 71.9% proportion in Greater Perth.
Working-age adults display excellent health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over represent 22.7% of the community (950 people), above the 15.9% share recorded across Greater Perth, with older residents maintaining strong health indicators that track closely with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.0% of North Beach (WA) residents were born overseas and 8.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (22.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in North Beach track above average, with 28.0% of residents born abroad and 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, accounting for 50.1% of the populace. Notably, Judaism is represented at 0.3%, matching the 0.3% share observed throughout Greater Perth. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries are English at 33.3% (exceeding the 28.0% regional proportion), Australian at 22.6%, and Irish at 9.3%. Notable representation is also seen across several other backgrounds, including South Australian at 1.2% (against 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.0% (against 0.7%), and Macedonian at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Beach (WA) is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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Demographic profiles show North Beach has an older age distribution relative to the wider capital. August 2026 estimates record 22.7% of locals in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 15.9% throughout Greater Perth, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 25.8% against a regional baseline of 30.9%. The estimated median age sits at 43, having shifted from 44 at the 2021 Census, which was 6 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census.
The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred in the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which decreased from 27.7% to an estimated 25.5%. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding by 383 residents (40%) to reach 1,333, while the cohort of young to middle aged adults is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Beach (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,689 at the 2021 Census → 4,186 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 (SAL51130). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.