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Port Hedland has an estimated 4,142 residents, up from 4,081 at the 2021 Census — a change of 61 people, or 1.5%. Density is about 62 people per 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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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Port Hedland has an estimated population of 4,142 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 61 individuals (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,081 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 4,142, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 87 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 61 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment.
Natural growth was the primary contributor to demographic gains, accounting for approximately 63.0% of the overall population growth in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 locations, utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage, and to calculate development beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are built on 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly below the median for regional parts of Australia, with the suburb of Port Hedland projected to grow by 348 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 statistics, representing an overall expansion of 8.4% across the 16 years.
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Building activity is highly restricted in the suburb of Port Hedland, averaging only 1 new dwellings annually, amounting to 7 dwellings over the course of five years. This minimal development is typical of rural locations where the need for housing is small and construction is constrained by local demand and infrastructure limits. Due to these low numbers, yearly growth rates can fluctuate significantly depending on specific projects. Recent residential construction has focused entirely on standalone houses, preserving the rural environment and emphasis on spacious living. This pattern of building favors detached houses more than the proportion recorded during the Census (68.0%), illustrating a sustained preference for family residences despite rising density.
The ratio of 1663 people in the community for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet and low-intensity building market. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Port Hedland will add 348 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of housing may struggle to accommodate the growing population, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and upward pressure on prices.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Hedland, worth an estimated $4.44 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.4 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 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 works, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 24 projects likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Fortescue Port Hedland Operations Decarbonisation and Modernisation, Hedland on the Horizon: West End and South Hedland Town Centre Precinct Structure Plans, the Pilbara Ammonia Bunkering Project, and the Athol Street Cooke Point Development, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Fortescue Port Hedland Operations Decarbonisation and Modernisation
Comprehensive decarbonisation and modernisation of Fortescue's Port Hedland facilities as part of its Real Zero terrestrial emissions target by 2030. The Herb Elliott Port at Anderson Point operates at over 190 Mtpa capacity across five berths. Two 14.5 MWh battery-electric locomotives built by Progress Rail were delivered in late 2025 and officially launched in February 2026, now undergoing mainline trials ahead of a planned full fleet transition by 2027. The ammonia-powered Green Pioneer vessel continues green shipping trials.A 50 MW / 250 MWh BESS was delivered to North Star Junction in December 2025, with a further 20 MW / 120 MWh system scheduled for Eliwana in early 2026. The 190 MW Cloudbreak solar farm commenced construction in April 2025 and is approximately two-thirds complete. Over 460 km of Pilbara Energy Connect (PEC) transmission lines have been built. Fortescue has committed US$6.2 billion to achieve Real Zero across its Pilbara operations by 2030, with decarbonisation spend doubling to $900M-$1.2B in FY2025-26.
Pilbara Clean Fuels Bunkering Hub
A strategic initiative to establish a low-emissions ammonia bunkering hub at the Ports of Dampier and Port Hedland. The project involves a consortium including Pilbara Ports, NH3 Clean Energy (formerly Hexagon Energy Materials), Oceania Marine Energy, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). It aims to provide ammonia fuel for dual-fuel Capesize bulk carriers servicing the iron ore trade route to East Asia. The project is integrated with the WAH2 Clean Ammonia Project, which was granted Federal Major Project Status in May 2026.Key activities include FEED studies for production, water supply agreements with Water Corporation, and planned ship-to-ship bunkering trials.
Hedland on the Horizon: West End and South Hedland Town Centre Precinct Structure Plans
Hedland on the Horizon is a strategic planning initiative by the Town of Port Hedland to create two distinct Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) for the West End and South Hedland Town Centre. The project establishes a 10-year roadmap for land use, density, and infrastructure, aiming to revitalize these areas into vibrant, connected hubs. As of mid-2026, the project has progressed through multiple community engagement phases, including testing design scenarios in late 2025 that focused on the Spoilbank Marina activity hub and enhancements to Wedge Street.The plans are being integrated into the broader 'Hedland Plan' to guide future investment and council strategy, with final endorsement by the Western Australian Planning Commission targeted for late 2026.
Athol Street Cooke Point Development
A master planned community on approximately 48.89 hectares of Crown land in East Port Hedland, bound by Athol Street to the north, Cooke Point Drive to the west and Pretty Pool Creek to the south. The Athol Street Structure Plan was approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 20 January 2021 and provides for a mix of low to medium density residential lots, commercial and mixed-use land, an urban village with retail, cafes and short-stay accommodation, coastal protection works and public open space.Approved dwelling yield under the structure plan comprises around 232 single or grouped dwellings and 70 multiple dwellings, though DevelopmentWA marketing material references a longer term potential yield of up to 700 homes as the site is progressively developed. The Town of Port Hedland approved a ten year extension to the Development Plan approval period on 10 October 2025, now expiring 19 October 2035.
Port Hedland Inner Harbour Infrastructure Project
A critical communications upgrade for BHP Billiton Iron Ore involving the installation of 160km of Fibre Optic Cable (FOC). The project established robust network infrastructure across the rail corridor and multiple remote sites including Jimblebar and Mooka Siding, supporting port operations, control systems, and maritime safety in the Port Hedland area.
Rio Tinto Pilbara Rail Network Expansion (AutoHaul)
The world's first fully autonomous, long-distance heavy-haul rail network, spanning approximately 1,700km. The system utilizes Hitachi Rail technology to connect 17 mines to port facilities at Port Hedland and Cape Lambert. The network features over 220 trains monitored from a central Operations Centre in Perth, improving safety and operational efficiency by approximately 6%. Ongoing updates in 2026 focus on software optimization, predictive maintenance, and the integration of locally manufactured rail cars.
Port Hedland Spoilbank Marina
The Port Hedland Spoilbank Marina (also known as Pirra Pirra Marina in Kariyarra language) officially opened in November 2024, creating a transformational waterfront amenity for the community and visitors. The marina features a four-lane recreational boat ramp, 22 cyclone-rated floating boat pens, state-of-the-art fish cleaning facilities, a two-storey fishing jetty, and recreation and event space with public amenities. The project includes an art walk highlighting Aboriginal culture with artworks designed by Kariyarra artists, and provides safer access to deep water for recreational boaters with direct ocean access separate from busy shipping lanes.
Port Hedland Boulevard Shopping Centre
Established neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, Harvey Norman and BWS, with supporting specialties, a Woolworths service station and over 220 car parks. Serves as a key retail hub for Port Hedland.
2,745 residents of Port Hedland are employed, from a labour force of 2,767. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 84.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,841, about 141% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly capable workforce characterizes the suburb of Port Hedland, with heavy representation in manufacturing and industrial operations, an unemployment rate of only 0.8%, and estimated annual employment growth of 3.7% based on compiled regional data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 2,745 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than the 3.5% rate in Regional WA, with participation in the workforce reaching a high level of 84.7% compared to 65.6% across Regional WA. According to Census records, a minor 2.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The dominant employment sectors for residents are mining, transport, postal & warehousing, along with health care & social assistance. The local economy is highly specialized in mining, with a workforce share that is 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. With a ratio of 1.5 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the community serves as an employment center, hosting more jobs than it has residents and drawing workers from adjacent areas. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding areas by AreaSearch indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.7% and the labor force expanded by 3.6%, while unemployment remained unchanged. In contrast, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Port Hedland. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with local industries to project future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that local employment will grow by 5.3% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population projections.
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Median household income in Port Hedland is $3,434 a week (about $179,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,859 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $100,747 a year against an average of $121,565. 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 income in the suburb of Port Hedland is positioned in the top national percentile based on 2023 financial year ATO records compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income is $100,747 and the average income is $121,565, compared to regional averages of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates sit at approximately $111,759 for the median and $134,852 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show household, family, and personal incomes all ranking between the 99th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution is led by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which accounts for 40.3% of residents (1,669 people), contrasting with the wider region where 31.1% of residents fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. High income earners are highly represented, with 62.4% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to significant spending power. Residents retain 93.5% of their income after paying for housing, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Hedland had 1,344 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 18% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 77% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,812 a month. Rent absorbs 6.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 12.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Port Hedland at the last Census consisted of 68.1% standalone houses and 31.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership was lower than the regional rate, standing at 8.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (14.7%) or renting (76.7%). The median monthly payment for mortgages was $1,812, which is higher than the regional average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent was $210, compared to $265 in Regional WA.
Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Hedland counted 1,344 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% 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 69.5%, consisting of couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parent families at 5.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.5%, comprising single person households at 27.8% and group households at 3.1%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the regional average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Port Hedland hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 657 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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 the community is high compared to the region, with university graduation rates at 25.8% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Rest of WA rate of 17.6% and the SA4 regional figure of 20.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 50.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (37.6%). School and study participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 16.4% in primary school, 6.5% in high school, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Port Hedland means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 68 active stops operating in the suburb of Port Hedland, which are serviced by bus transport. These stops are connected by 1 different routes that provide 73 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 138 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most commuters travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 91%, followed by walking at 5%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A minor 2.7% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.
Service frequency averages 10 runs per day across the network, which translates to approximately 1 weekly trips per transit stop.
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82.1% of residents in Port Hedland report no long-term health condition. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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The suburb of Port Hedland displays positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness, with both youth and older groups showing low rates of common health conditions. The level of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 75% of the population (3,125 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 6.2% and 5.8% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 82.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
The community has 3.6% of residents aged 65 and over (149 people), which is below the regional proportion of 19.2%. Seniors in the area display strong health metrics, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Hedland is largely Australian-born, at 76.3% of residents, with 12.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.9%) and Australian (25.1%). 5.3% 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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Cultural diversity is high in the suburb of Port Hedland, where 12.5% of the population speaks a language other than English at home and 23.7% of residents were born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.2% of the population. A notable divergence from regional patterns is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to a rate of exactly zero percent across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are English at 25.9%, which is lower than the regional average of 31.3%, Australian at 25.1%, and Irish at 8.5%.
Other specific ethnicities show elevated representation: New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.5% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.8% (compared to 1.0%), and Dutch ancestry is at 1.8% (compared to 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Hedland is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 29.2% 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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With a median age of 34, the population of the suburb of Port Hedland is younger than the Regional WA average of 40 and the national median of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 23.8% compared to the regional pattern, while the 65 - 74 group is less common at 2.9%. The concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket expanded from 21.6% to 23.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 19.6% to 21.3%.
On the other hand, the 0 to 4 age group contracted from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 13.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, led by a 22% growth in the 25 to 34 cohort (increasing by 191 people from 882 to 1,074), while the 85+ and 75 to 84 cohorts will experience declines.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Hedland
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 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 — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,081 at the 2021 Census → 4,142 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 (SAL51259). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.