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Rangeway has an estimated 2,186 residents, up from 1,871 at the 2021 Census — a change of 315 people, or 16.8%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 1,208 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population adjustments alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Rangeway is estimated to have a resident count of approximately 2,186 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 315 people (16.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,871 people. Such an adjustment is deduced from the estimated resident population of 2,181 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, coupled with 11 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,207 persons per square kilometer, a figure broadly consistent with the standard benchmarks seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the SA4 region (8.2%) and the SA3 area, the suburb of Rangeway registered 16.8% growth since the 2021 census to emerge as a prominent local growth leader. This expansion was predominantly fueled by natural growth, accounting for roughly 75.0% of total recent demographic increases. SA2 demographic forecasts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage, and for all projections extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth rates drawn from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 data). Looking at long-term outlooks, demographic expansion is anticipated to sit slightly under the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Rangeway will expand by 191 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 8.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Rangeway over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of 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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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals indicate that the suburb of Rangeway has sustained an annual mean of roughly 8 new residential approvals, totaling an estimated 40 homes permitted across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 14 approved during FY-25 to date. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), approximately 4.5 people entered the locality each year for every home constructed, causing demand to markedly outpace additions; such an imbalance generally drives price increases and heightens buyer competition, with incoming dwellings having a mean construction value of $457,000.
In addition, $24.4 million worth of non-residential building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Relative to Rest of WA, local building activity is slightly elevated (28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), helping to maintain sound choice for purchasers while underpinning current market demand. Furthermore, all recent building permits have been solely for detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's established low-density feel with family-oriented housing suited for buyers requiring more room. Registering approximately 140 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays clear hallmarks of an expanding market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, future projections suggest the suburb of Rangeway will add 186 residents through to 2041. Under existing building trends, incoming residential development is expected to comfortably accommodate incoming demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting demographic expansion above existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rangeway, worth an estimated $55 million. 7 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. 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 upgrades, major works, and urban planning decisions play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to directly impact the local area. Relevant wider initiatives include the Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan, Geraldton Green Connect Project, Revised Wandina Structure Plan, and Geraldton Youth Precinct Masterplan Development.
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7-Eleven Service Station, Durlacher Street, Geraldton
Development of a 7-Eleven service station and convenience store at Lot 203 (179) Durlacher Street, Geraldton, on the southern portion of the Rigters IGA site. The 193 square metre store includes six refuelling bays, a fuel canopy, eight car parking bays, pylon signage, landscaping, and 24/7 operations. Approved by the Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP/24/02803) in March 2025 with a development value of $2.7 million. The proponent is Dunmarra Pty Ltd, with Planning Solutions acting as planning consultant and Hindley & Associates as building designers.Early-stage construction was confirmed underway in April 2026, with the store expected to open later in 2026. The nearby Flores Road store (Webberton) opened in October 2025 as Geraldton's first 7-Eleven.
Youth Precinct Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the Youth Precinct on the Geraldton Foreshore, covering approximately 7,353 square metres of public open space on the site of the ageing existing precinct. The upgrade will deliver a skatepark, trampolines, a parkour course, a zipline, shaded seating areas, swings, and a renewed Rage Cage, along with lighting and CCTV. The Updated Masterplan was co-designed with local youth and endorsed by the City of Greater Geraldton Council in July 2025. Construction began the week of 27 July 2026 and is expected to take approximately six months to complete.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan
Local development plan and design guidelines applying to the hillside subdivision created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola. The LDP, adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton, guides how approximately 18 ocean-facing residential lots and one public open space lot are developed under R20 and R40 densities, with controls on building envelopes, height, setbacks, noise mitigation from Brand Highway and protection of the vegetated rear slope. The estate is now largely subdivided, with individual coastal lots along Brand Highway being marketed and sold for new homes, so build-out is progressing on a lot-by-lot basis rather than through a single builder.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion
A 30 million dollar expansion of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre on North West Coastal Highway that effectively doubles the precinct to 38,471 square metres of floor space across two parallel buildings. Construction is underway, with a relocated Bunnings Warehouse of 16,743 square metres taking the place of the existing Wonthella store, alongside a 5,072 square metre Harvey Norman, four additional bulky goods showrooms totalling 3,975 square metres, a vehicle service centre and a fast food outlet.A new KFC is part of the precinct upgrade and was reported as opening soon in early 2026. The works involve demolishing about 3,705 square metres of existing space while retaining 12,681 square metres, with the precinct extended toward Place Road and additional car parking added.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway (Lots 219 and 220) Local Development Plan
Local Development Plan and detailed design guidelines for residential lots created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola. The plan has been adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton and prescribes additional requirements to the Residential Design Codes, including building envelopes, setbacks, height limits, noise and bushfire mitigation measures, and requirements to maintain views and ensure an attractive presentation to Brand Highway. The LDP remains listed as an operative planning document for the site in the Citys Local Development Plans register.
Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus includes an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, a new integrated mental health service (with an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit), and a reconfigured main entry. The project is being implemented in stages to minimize disruption. The Geraldton Health Campus will be redeveloped to provide Midwest residents with safe and efficient care closer to home.
Fenix Resources Worker Dwellings
Development of 60 quality dwellings for Fenix Resources workers, with a project value of $30 million.
Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP)
A transformative infrastructure project to future-proof the port and drive economic growth in the Mid West. Includes a new $52 million bulk materials handling facility (completion late 2026) and a proposed Surge Protection Breakwater. Total project value is $350 million.
867 residents of Rangeway are employed, from a labour force of 960. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 55.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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 1,741, about 80% 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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Rangeway possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with lifestyle and retail sectors notably represented, an unemployment rate of 9.7%, and 6.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 867 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 6.2% above Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.6% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 2.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors among local residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. In particular, retail trade shows strong local representation, employing workers at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.5% of employed locals, trailing the 9.3% benchmark seen throughout Regional WA. Based on Census comparisons between local resident workers and jobs located within the boundary, this largely residential district provides relatively few on-site workplace opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 6.4% and labour force increased by 5.3%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Regional WA recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Rangeway. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rangeway's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rangeway is $921 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $515 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,812 a year against an average of $49,522. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $39,812 and an average taxpayer income of $49,522 in the suburb of Rangeway. These earnings trail nationwide benchmarks as well as the respective Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $44,163 (median) and $54,935 (average). 2021 Census records place local personal, family, and household earnings within the 1st to 4th percentiles across the country.
The dominant income bracket covers 660 residents earning $400 - 799 weekly (30.2%), contrasting with Regional WA where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 31.1%. Overall, 42.2% of households receive under $800 weekly, highlighting substantial affordability constraints. Living costs weigh heavily on budgets, leaving only 84.1% of income remaining and positioning the area in the 3rd percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rangeway had 632 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $910 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. 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 local housing stock consisted of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared with 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Home ownership stood at 28.7%, trailing the broader region, with remaining households divided between mortgaged properties (33.3%) and rental accommodation (38.0%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were $910, substantially beneath the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, while typical weekly rent was $200, below the regional level of $265. Across Australia, local mortgage payments sit significantly below the nationwide median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rangeway counted 632 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 738 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 61.1% of all local households, divided between single parent families (21.8%), couples without children (19.9%), and couples with children (17.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 38.9%, consisting primarily of lone person households (35.0%) alongside group households (2.8%). The median household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
6.3% of adults in Rangeway hold a university qualification, including 5.0% with a bachelor degree and 0.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 38.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 842 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 are held by 6.3% of the local population, sitting well below the national level of 30.4% and highlighting an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary qualification at 5.0%, alongside graduate diplomas (0.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.5%). Vocational training is well established, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (38.6%) and advanced diplomas (6.6%). A substantial proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 36.8% currently attending formal educational institutions. This comprises 16.6% enrolled in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 1.4% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rangeway means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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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Public transport connectivity across the suburb of Rangeway includes 15 active bus stops across 5 distinct routes, delivering 85 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 162 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential nature of the suburb, outbound travel predominates, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport method at 92%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.1 vehicles, below the regional benchmark, while 2.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit services, the local network runs an average of 12 trips per day, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Rangeway report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.9 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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AreaSearch analysis of chronic illness patterns and mortality metrics shows meaningful health pressures across the community, with various conditions impacting both younger residents and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of the total population (~1,024 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 10.1% and 11.0% of the local population respectively, while 60.5% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. Elevated rates of chronic conditions pose challenges for working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.8% of residents (367 people), under the 19.1% recorded in Regional WA, with health indicators for older cohorts aligning closely with broader nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rangeway is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.4%) and English (26.3%). 18.5% 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 measures place the locality below standard regional averages, with 77.0% holding citizenship, 88.3% born in Australia, and 92.5% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 44.7% of the community. Islam registers a higher local presence at 1.3% compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries are Australian (30.4%), English (26.3%, lower than the regional figure of 31.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (18.5%, substantially exceeding the regional level of 6.1%). Notable variations are also present among other backgrounds, with Filipino heritage at 1.8% (vs 1.2%), Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.1%), and Maori at 0.8% of Rangeway (vs 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rangeway is 36. 27.2% 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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The demographic profile in the suburb of Rangeway leans younger than the wider region. Updated August 2026 estimates indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 34.5% of the community, exceeding the 29.1% recorded across Regional WA, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 16.8%, compared to 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years below the Regional WA benchmark of 40 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 14.7% to an estimated 16.8%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) driving the majority of demographic growth, adding 171 residents (29%) to reach 752, while older age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rangeway
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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,871 at the 2021 Census → 2,186 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 (SAL51280). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.