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Rivervale has an estimated 13,016 residents, up from 10,897 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,119 people, or 19.4%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 265 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 3,897 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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In the suburb of Rivervale, recent evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the wider territory with AreaSearch address validations since the Census indicate a population reaching approximately 13,016 by Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,119 people (19.4%) relative to the 10,897 people tallied in the 2021 Census. Such trajectory builds upon an ERP baseline of 12,842 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 data release, alongside 265 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a concentration of 3,897 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits within the highest 10% nationwide on AreaSearch rankings, placing local land at a high premium.
Outpacing both state marks and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Rivervale's 19.4% climb highlights its status as a notable regional growth driver, fueled predominantly by overseas migration, which supplied roughly 75.0% of recent population additions. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing 2022 as their origin year for individual SA2 territories. For any locations omitted or for outlooks extending past 2032, models draw upon ABS Greater Capital Region cohort estimates published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks. Driven by anticipated demographic changes, the suburb of Rivervale is projected to feature in the highest quarter of statistical divisions nationally, expanding by 3,271 persons through 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries to deliver a cumulative 23.8% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
448 new dwellings have been approved in Rivervale over the past five years, an average of 89 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 149 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 396, 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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Examining ABS residential approval data distributed across statistical divisions, AreaSearch identifies that Rivervale maintains an annual run-rate of approximately 89 approved residential properties, accumulating 448 homes authorized across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 396 recorded to date in FY-25. Solid underlying demand that sustains asset values is underscored by an influx of 2.1 new residents per dwelling completed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New dwelling construction averages $528,000 in value, exceeding regional baselines and highlighting an emphasis on higher-standard development.
In addition, commercial approvals have totalled $7.4 million this financial year, pointing to relatively restrained non-residential construction. Per-capita building volume in Rivervale surpasses Greater Perth by 113.0%, widening options across the market and ranking far above the countrywide standard on robust builder sentiment. The composition of forthcoming stock is divided between 22.0% detached houses and 78.0% townhouses or apartments. This high concentration of high-density product delivers accessible price tiers suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It also represents a noticeable departure from existing residential stock (currently 43.0% houses), reflecting scarce development parcels while meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Registering around 58 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays strong development market dynamics. Demographic projections suggest Rivervale will welcome an additional 3,097 residents leading up to 2041, measured against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Although construction pipelines are tracking population growth targets, prospective buyers might encounter increased competition as the local community broadens.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rivervale, worth an estimated $1.48 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic civic investment, major capital ventures, and statutory frameworks significantly guide local performance. In total, 31 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch with expected local influence. Prominent developments include Wyndham LUX Perth Hotel (61-65 Great Eastern Highway), Burswood Station East Planning Framework, 6 Homelea Court Build-to-Rent Development, and Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct), with detailed listings below highlighting the most pertinent works.
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6 Homelea Court Build-to-Rent Development
Approved for a 12-level building comprising 171 one- and two-bedroom apartments with amenities including a gymnasium, residents lounge, and outdoor facilities. The site was sold by Finbar Group to Housing Choices Australia for a proposed build-to-rent social and affordable housing development as part of the Springs Precinct.
Wyndham LUX Perth Hotel (61-65 Great Eastern Highway)
World's first hotel with Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). 10-level, 120-room luxury hotel featuring NXT Building System technology. Includes swimming pool, gym, meeting rooms, restaurant and rooftop bar with Swan River views. Construction time reduced to 12 months using prefabricated sustainable technology.
Burswood Station East Planning Framework
Strategic planning framework for transit-oriented development around Burswood Station. Mixed-use development focusing on residential, commercial, and community facilities with improved public transport integration.
Belvidere Street Streetscape Revitalisation Project
A $9.5 million streetscape revitalisation of the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct and Activity Centre in Belmont WA, jointly funded by the Australian Government (4.745 million via the Thriving Suburbs Program) and the City of Belmont. The project delivers alfresco dining areas, green spaces, enhanced lighting, improved pedestrian and cyclist amenities, underground power, and new community focal points. Design by Hatch RobertsDay with Scenario 3 selected via community consultation. Detailed design by Talis Consulting was completed through 2024-25.The construction contract was awarded to BOS Civil at the December 2025 Council Meeting. Stage 1 works commenced April 2026 with full project completion anticipated December 2026. Works are staged to minimise disruption to businesses which continue to operate throughout construction.
Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct)
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, adjacent to Optus Stadium. The project features a 3.4km multi-use track designed for an annual Supercars street circuit (slated for 2028) as well as cycling and athletics. Key facilities include a 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre for live music, a multi-purpose building with indoor courts for disability sports, and a new hospitality venue. The design incorporates an urban forest with 150,000 new plants, doubling the existing tree canopy.Site establishment and early works commenced in February 2026, with major construction activities currently underway to meet a 2027 completion target.
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre Refurbishment
City of Belmont project for further refurbishment of Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. The latest City project update says a consultant has commenced key stakeholder engagement to inform the concept design stage. Earlier completed works at the centre included refurbishment of filtration, electrical systems and plant rooms serving the 50m, 25m, lagoon and spa pools, along with access and compliance upgrades. The centre is owned by the City of Belmont and managed by BlueFit.
Finbar Rivervale Tower (Lot 1000)
$39 million, 19-storey residential tower with 143 apartments (34 one-bedroom, 106 two-bedroom, 3 three-bedroom) designed by SS Chang. Features three basement levels with 169 car parking bays, ground floor amenities including 20m pool, gym, dining room, recreational facilities, kayak storage, and rooftop cabana with BBQ facilities. Joint venture between Finbar Group and Wembley Lakes Estates with estimated end sales value of $96 million. Part of The Springs precinct redevelopment with absolute Swan River frontage.
Bel-Air Apartments - Great Eastern Highway
New residential apartment development at 239 Great Eastern Highway offering luxury apartment living with promotional packages available. Part of the corridor's residential densification strategy.
8,236 residents of Rivervale are employed, from a labour force of 8,588. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 11,166, about 86% 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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Workforce analysis aggregated by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries reveals a well-schooled local labor pool featuring notable representation across manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.1% and 1.2% annual jobs growth. As of March 2026, 8,236 residents are employed, mirroring Greater Perth's 4.2% unemployment benchmark, while labor force participation reaches an elevated 76.1% compared to 69.9% across the metropolitan area. A modest 6.7% of working residents operated from home according to Census responses, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be noted. The resident workforce is concentrated most heavily within health care & social assistance, professional & technical disciplines, and mining.
Mining representation is particularly prominent, registering an industry share 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 6.1% of Rivervale's working base relative to 9.2% in Greater Perth. Given its predominantly residential footprint, local employment capacity remains constrained as demonstrated by comparing resident workers against Census workplace headcounts. Review of combined SALM and ABS datasets over the 12-month period reveals that employment climbed by 1.2% while the labor pool grew by 2.0%, lifting unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Perth, employment lifted 2.0% and the labor force expanded 2.5%, moving unemployment up by 0.4 percentage points. Forward demand can be further contextualized by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment forecasts across five and ten-year horizons when aligned to Rivervale's sectoral profile. Across the country, job numbers are modeled to grow 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these benchmarks directly to local industry weighting points to prospective employment gains of 6.4% across five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rivervale is $1,723 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,015 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,922 a year against an average of $71,989. 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-level statistics for financial year 2023 indicate earnings in the suburb of Rivervale outpace the national norm, reporting a median of $60,922 alongside an average of $71,989, whereas Greater Perth records a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $67,581 (median) and $79,857 (average) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place individual personal wages in the 80th percentile nationally ($1,015 weekly), while household earnings position at the 48th percentile.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 34.9% of the local cohort (4,542 individuals), paralleling the 32.0% observed regionally. Mortgage and rent obligations create notable cost pressures, leaving 82.0% of income remaining to place the area in the 46th percentile, with its SEIFA income score positioning in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rivervale had 4,873 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 36% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,760 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, dwelling forms across Rivervale were split between 42.6% houses and 57.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, units, and alternative dwellings), diverging sharply from Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Rivervale stood at 16.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, with remaining households divided between mortgaged properties (29.5%) and rental housing (54.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,760, while median weekly rent matched the wider region at $350, set against Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350.
On a national basis, local mortgage payments sit beneath Australia's $1,863 average, with rental costs also under the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rivervale counted 4,873 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,821 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the majority of local living structures at 54.3%, consisting of couples without children (26.4%), couples with children (18.1%), and single parent families (7.5%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 45.7%, led by lone person households at 38.4% alongside group households at 7.4%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.1 people, tracking below the Greater Perth norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Rivervale hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 508 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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 distinguish the area across the region, where 36.7% of residents aged 15+ hold a university credential, outperforming the WA proportion of 27.9% and the broader SA4 region measure of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 25.4%, accompanied by postgraduate awards (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and applied technical accreditations are likewise prominent, held by 33.0% of residents aged 15+ via advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (20.3%). Active participation in academic pursuits is elevated, with 27.0% of the populace currently pursuing formal studies. This aggregate comprises 8.3% attending tertiary institutions, 6.8% enrolled in primary education, and 4.2% engaged in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rivervale reaches 35 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 transit infrastructure in Rivervale includes 35 active stops catering to local bus networks. These facilities are supported by 7 distinct routes that generate 2,189 weekly passenger trips. Overall network accessibility is rated as excellent, featuring an average distance of 191 meters to the nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles serve as the main travel choice for 76% of commuters, while 14% utilize buses. Household vehicle access stands at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, below broader regional figures. Furthermore, 6.7% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all servicing routes provide an average of 312 trips per day, translating to roughly 62 weekly trips for each respective transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.8% of residents in Rivervale report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Examining community wellness indices, AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and medical diagnoses points to general alignment with nationwide standards, with prevalent conditions remaining subdued among the wider populace but elevated among senior, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance participation is widespread, covering roughly 56% of the population (~7,260 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the primary diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 6.4% and 8.1 of residents respectively, whereas 74.8% reported no ongoing medical issues compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Positive health metrics are especially evident across the under-65 cohort.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.4% of residents (1,744 people), trailing Greater Perth's 15.9%, though sitting below national rankings relative to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.8% of Rivervale residents were born overseas and 33.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.7%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays substantial multicultural diversity, where 43.8% of individuals were born overseas and 33.5% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 39.0% of Rivervale residents. Notably, Buddhism exhibits a clear local concentration, accounting for 4.9% of the population versus 2.7% across Greater Perth. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestry backgrounds in Rivervale comprise English heritage at 22.7% (tracking below the regional 28.0%), Australian heritage at 18.4%, and Other backgrounds at 17.7% (materially exceeding the 11.2% regional baseline).
Distinct variations appear across several specific heritages as well, with Korean representing 1.0% locally against 0.3% regionally, Spanish at 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% versus 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rivervale is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 37.4% 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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Rivervale's demographic structure concentrates heavily on young adults without dependents. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 42.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, whereas youth and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.2% against a metropolitan share of 30.5%. The median age is evaluated by AreaSearch at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than Greater Perth's 37 at that time. The most visible shift post-Census is among the senior segment (65+), rising from 11.7% to an estimated 13.4%.
By 2041, older age groups are projected to absorb the primary volume of demographic expansion, increasing by 1,163 residents (67%) to reach 2,907.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rivervale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 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 — 265 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,897 at the 2021 Census → 13,016 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 (SAL51299). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.