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Pegs Creek has an estimated 2,424 residents, up from 2,050 at the 2021 Census — a change of 374 people, or 18.2%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 540 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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Pegs Creek's population is estimated at around 2,424 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS population releases for the wider region and post-Census validated addresses. This indicates a rise of 374 people (18.2%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 2,050 people. The estimation of 2,424 residents is derived by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release combined with 19 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. This population level yields a density ratio of 539 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion.
Pegs Creek's 18.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped the national benchmark (9.3%) and the Rest of WA, placing the suburb among the regional growth leaders. Population expansion was mostly propelled by natural growth, which accounted for approximately 64.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 areas lacking this data, and to model growth beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is anticipated to land just below the national median for non-metropolitan zones, with aggregate SA2 projections indicating the area will expand by 179 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 7.4% across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Pegs Creek is very low, averaging 2 dwelling approvals annually, which sums to 12 dwellings over the five-year period. Such modest development rates are typical for rural areas where housing requirements remain limited and construction projects are naturally constrained by local market demand and infrastructure limits. Because approval volumes are so small, individual projects can exert a disproportionate influence on yearly growth figures and relative metrics. Pegs Creek exhibits far lower development activity than the Rest of WA, with construction rates also sitting below national averages.
Furthermore, recent building completions have consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the spacious, rural character of the locality. Interestingly, builders are focusing on traditional houses to a higher degree than the historical housing mix reflects (59.0% at Census), showing that demand for single-family residences remains strong despite density trends. A quiet, low-development environment is highlighted by the ratio of 596 people in the area for every single dwelling approval. Looking forward, the population of Pegs Creek is projected to increase by 179 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building trends persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match the population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and underpin stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Pegs Creek, worth an estimated $53 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical factors for regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are likely to affect this locality. Key developments include the Perdaman Urea Project - Project Destiny, Madigan at Baynton West, the Karratha Hotel Development, and the Yuri Hydrogen Project, with details of the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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The Quarter Karratha
Mixed-use civic, retail and commercial precinct anchored by The Quarter HQ office/retail building, a city square and 46 service worker apartments, delivered as part of the Karratha city centre revitalisation.
Madigan at Baynton West
Madigan at Baynton West is a major residential development in Karratha designed to provide affordable living and essential worker housing. The estate is a key component of the Karratha Urea Project's workforce strategy, with developer Perdaman constructing 133 homes to accommodate its permanent operational staff. As of early 2026, over 30 homes have been delivered with another 30 under active construction. The project features climate-responsive design, a 1.38-hectare landscaped public open space, and proximity to Baynton West Primary School.Future stages include plans for approximately 250 additional lots, a childcare center, and a new primary school to support long-term regional growth.
Gap Ridge Homemaker Centre
Karratha's first dedicated homemaker centre, featuring a 7,600 square meter Bunnings Warehouse and nine large format retail tenancies. As the only Bunnings in the Pilbara region, it services local demand for DIY, hardware, furniture, electrical appliances, and white goods. The project is located adjacent to residential developments and the Gap Ridge Industrial Estate, with the retail trade market in the area expected to reach 249 million AUD by 2026. Construction officially commenced on April 1, 2026.
Western Edge
A 160-hectare master-planned community in South Hedland designed to transform underutilized land into a residential hub for over 3,000 residents. The project received a major 75.2 million AUD funding boost in the 2026-27 WA State Budget to deliver the first 121 lots across Stages 1 and 2. It includes enabling infrastructure for water, power, and telecommunications, as well as public open space. The full project has the potential for up to 1,000 lots, including social housing.
South Hedland Town Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of South Hedland's Town Centre featuring a new main street, vibrant Town Square, public open spaces, road realignment, landscape treatments, underground services, and medium-to-high density mixed-use development opportunities. The project transforms the town centre into a modern hub designed for people, business, and investment. Premium development lots are now available for sale with infrastructure already in place.
South Hedland Residential Land Development
Residential land subdivision in South Hedland with fully serviced single residential lots (power, water, NBN ready) available for purchase. Lots are in established streets including Buzzard Street and Gannet Street, supporting affordable home building in the Pilbara region.
South Hedland Town Square
Public open space adjacent to South Hedland Shopping Centre featuring grassed outdoor amphitheatre, children's playground, public amenities, and landscaped areas. Serves as a community gathering place and event venue for local celebrations and activities.
Hedland Health Campus
A modern 12,000sqm single-level health facility serving as the regional healthcare hub for the Pilbara. The campus features four main pavilions housing a 24-hour emergency department, ambulatory care, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and mental health services. Designed with a unique heat-buffer roof system and cyclone-rated materials to withstand extreme regional climates.
1,613 residents of Pegs Creek are employed, from a labour force of 1,638. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 81.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% 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 1,698, about 70% 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 suburb of Pegs Creek features a skilled labor force, particularly in the construction sector, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5% and an estimated annual job growth of 5.6% based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,613, while the unemployment rate sat 2.0% below the Regional WA rate of 3.5%, and the participation rate reached a very high 81.4% compared to Regional WA's 65.6%. Census data indicates that a low 2.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are mining, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is virtually absent with no residents employed in the sector compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the suburb itself are limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 5.6% and the labor force expanded by 5.7%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. This contrast with Regional WA, which saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labor force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Pegs Creek. These projections for five and ten-year horizons have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Pegs Creek indicates that local employment would grow by 5.4% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Pegs Creek is $2,420 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,451 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $80,241 a year against an average of $94,506. 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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Income levels in the suburb of Pegs Creek rank among the highest nationally, according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Pegs Creek recorded a median income of $80,241 and an average income of $94,506, compared to Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $89,011 for the median and $104,836 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pegs Creek all placed in the 88th to 97th percentiles across Australia.
The data shows that 42.0% of the population (1,018 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the regional trend of 31.1% in this bracket. A substantial 39.1% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local business activity. Housing costs consume 14.4% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pegs Creek had 715 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 20% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $367 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.5%. 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 stock in Pegs Creek consisted of 59.4% detached houses and 40.6% alternative dwellings like apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options. Home ownership rates in Pegs Creek lagged behind the regional average at 7.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (30.0%) or renting (62.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was significantly higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent was $367 compared to the regional figure of $265.
Nationally, Pegs Creek mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pegs Creek counted 715 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 845 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.3%, consisting of couples with children at 27.0%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent households at 8.4%. The remaining 38.7% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 34.5% and group households making up 4.2%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Pegs Creek hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 38.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 246 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 892 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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Educational attainment in Pegs Creek lags behind regional measures, as 22.5% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 47.8% of the population aged 15+ holding a trade credential, split between advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (38.6%). Participation in education is high, with 37.3% of residents enrolled in study.
This group is composed of 15.9% in primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 3.1% attending tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Pegs Creek means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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80.3% of residents in Pegs Creek report no long-term health condition. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 for Pegs Creek are positive, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low across both young and old cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 65% of the population (1,568 people). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 6.6% and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 80.3% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
The working-age population is healthy, with a low occurrence of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and older comprise 5.0% of the population (121 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average in Regional WA. Health outcomes for this older cohort are strong, ranking higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.9% of Pegs Creek residents were born overseas and 19.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (22.8%). 8.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pegs Creek shows higher cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 19.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 39.1% of the population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.5% of residents compared to 1.0% in Regional WA. Regarding ancestry and parental birthplaces, the largest groups in Pegs Creek are English at 24.1% of the population (below the regional average of 31.3%), Australian at 22.8% (below the regional average of 28.4%), and Other at 9.9%.
Notable differences also occur in other groups: New Zealanders represent 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori represent 2.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Filipino residents represent 4.2% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pegs Creek is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 34.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Pegs Creek features a median age of 33 years, which is lower than the Regional WA median of 40 and the Australian average of 38. Compared to the region, Pegs Creek has a larger share of residents aged 25 to 34 (21.5%) and fewer aged 65 to 74 (3.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is also higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.3% to 13.2%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 16.8% to 18.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Pegs Creek will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 bracket expected to grow the most at 22%, adding 116 people to reach a total of 638, while the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pegs Creek
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,050 at the 2021 Census → 2,424 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 May 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 (SAL51222). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.