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Rockingham (WA) has an estimated 17,693 residents, up from 15,312 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,381 people, or 15.5%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 1,383 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the wider region with newly confirmed addresses post-dating the Census, the population of the suburb of Rockingham (WA) is calculated at approximately 17,693 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,381 people (15.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 15,312 people. This shift is derived from the 17,693 resident total determined by AreaSearch following the release of the latest ABS ERP figures in June 2025 alongside 94 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this headcount, population density reaches 1,383 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outperforming the wider country rate of 9.5%, the suburb of Rockingham (WA) experienced 15.5% expansion from the 2021 census to emerge as a standout growth area locally. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 62.0% of total demographic additions in recent times. Projections generated by ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the starting benchmark have been incorporated by AreaSearch. For non-covered SA2 zones and estimates extending past 2032, AreaSearch integrates cohort-specific growth metrics from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts released in 2023 using 2022 figures. Moving forward, the suburb of Rockingham (WA) is slated for above-median expansion relative to Australian statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 3,308 persons leading up to 2041, which corresponds to an overall cumulative growth rate of 18.7% across the 16 years.
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179 new dwellings have been approved in Rockingham (WA) over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 78, 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Rockingham has recorded roughly 35 residential approvals annually, yielding around 179 total dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 78 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 8.8 new residents were added each year per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years, creating an environment where demand substantially exceeds construction volume and fuels price competition among purchasers. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $555,000, which sits moderately above wider regional benchmarks and demonstrates a focus on higher-tier builds.
Concurrently, non-residential development has been strong, with commercial approvals reaching $830.2 million in the present financial year. Per-capita residential construction in Rockingham remains significantly suppressed compared to Greater Perth, tracking 69.0% below regional average per person. Although building volumes have picked up recently, this restricted incoming supply generally reinforces buyer demand and asset values for established stock. Output also trails national benchmarks, highlighting established urban maturity alongside potential development restrictions. Of new residential projects, detached houses represent 73.0% while medium and high-density housing constitutes 27.0%, preserving the suburban streetscape with spacious family dwellings. With roughly 233 people per dwelling approval, the precinct demonstrates scope for further development. Projections indicate that Rockingham will add 3,308 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should the current pace of construction persist, residential output could fall behind demographic expansion, heightening competition among homebuyers and underpinning upward price momentum.
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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 Rockingham (WA), worth an estimated $583 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 investment, capital works, and planning frameworks exert a critical influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 key projects with the potential to shape the surrounding precinct. Among the most prominent developments are Seaside Estate Madora Bay, Waikiki Hotel Site Redevelopment, Rockingham Community Hub and Rockingham Lotteries House, as well as the Rockingham City Centre Plan, with high-priority initiatives detailed below.
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Rockingham General Hospital Redevelopment
A multi-phase transformation of Rockingham General Hospital, significantly expanding its capacity and service range. The initial major redevelopment (2007-2010) converted the facility into a 229-bed general hospital with a new emergency department, ICU, and maternity services. More recent expansions include the 'Moordibirdup' modular ward (opened August 2022) adding 30 beds for low-to-medium acuity patients. By early 2026, the hospital integrated advanced VELYS robotic technology for surgical precision and continues to enhance mental health facilities including a Mental Health Emergency Centre.
Seaside Estate Madora Bay
Seaside Estate is a beachside masterplanned residential community in Madora Bay developed by Satterley Property Group. It features direct beach access, sustainable coastal design, parks, walking trails, a new display village on Maspalomas Drive, and proximity to schools, Mandurah, and transport links.
Rockingham Marina
The Cook Labor Government has committed to a new private marina at the intersection of Wanliss Street and Rockingham Beach Road. The Department of Transport is leading an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process in 2025 to identify a private proponent to develop and operate the facility. The project aims to address the long-term demand for boat pens in the Perth metropolitan area, improve coastal access, and provide a significant economic boost to the Rockingham Strategic Centre.The development will build upon previous planning work to expedite delivery.
Waikiki Beach Hotel and Mixed Commercial Development
Redevelopment of the long-vacant former Waikiki Hotel/Motel site on the Safety Bay foreshore, at the corner of Safety Bay Road and Malibu Road, into a beachfront mixed commercial precinct. The approximately 13,000sqm oceanfront site is being developed by Fabric Property across four parcels: a child care centre for up to 82 children; a medical centre with consulting rooms, physiotherapy, pharmacy, speciality tenancies and a cafe; the Waikiki Beach Hotel, a 1,000-patron tavern with bar, restaurant, terrace and deck areas, a drive-through bottleshop and a dedicated children's play area; and a fourth parcel earmarked for future residential development.A gym is also included. The Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel approved the $12 million mixed commercial development on 9 April 2024, after an earlier deferral over a parking shortfall was resolved by requiring a minimum of 159 on-site bays supplemented by public parking across the road. Conditions include acoustic assessments prior to building permit and occupation, and end-of-trip bicycle facilities. A conditional liquor licence for the tavern was frozen in February 2025 following objections from two nearby residents, prompting publican Arthur Barrett to threaten withdrawal, but the Liquor Commission of Western Australia dismissed the objections on 4 November 2025, finding the grant unlikely to cause undue offence, annoyance, disturbance or inconvenience, and reactivated the licence. Amendments to the tavern approval were subsequently approved by the panel on 14 October 2025 and a further minor layout amendment on 24 February 2026. The site operated as a tavern for around 50 years until the early 2000s, and City of Rockingham Planning Policy 3.3.23 requires any redevelopment to include a licensed premises component to restore the site's role as a social focal point for the coastal strip. Construction had not been publicly confirmed as commenced as at mid-2026; the development approval lapses four years from grant if not substantially commenced.
Atwater Estate Rockingham
Boutique residential community by Cedar Woods delivering approx. 54 green title lots and 32 turnkey townhomes between Lake Richmond and coastal bushland, about 600m from Palm Beach. Land releases are sold out with a limited range of townhomes still selling. Ongoing construction and staged delivery across the estate.
Spyglass Hill Secret Harbour
Spyglass Hill is a residential estate developed by Satterley Property Group in Secret Harbour, offering elevated lots with proximity to golf courses, parks, and ocean views. It forms part of the broader Secret Harbour development, which encompasses approximately 3,500 lots and has received awards for its design.
The Rivergums Baldivis
Established masterplanned residential estate by Cedar Woods in Baldivis with schools, parks, lakes and childcare on-site. Final stages are in progress with land and house-and-land packages still selling.
Safety Bay and Waikiki Foreshore Lighting Replacement Works
Replacement and modernization of aged public lighting infrastructure along the Safety Bay and Waikiki foreshore reserves. The project includes the installation of new energy-efficient LED luminaires, new light poles, and upgraded underground electrical cabling to enhance pedestrian safety, security, and public amenity across key foreshore carparks and recreational pathways.
8,001 residents of Rockingham (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 8,817. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 56.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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. 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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Rockingham maintains a diverse employment base covering both white and blue-collar occupations, supported by strong representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.3% per statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. By March 2026, working residents numbered 8,001, though the local jobless rate sits 5.1% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, revealing opportunities for labor market gains. Workforce involvement is also subdued, registering a participation rate of 56.8% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records show that a modest 5.8% of workers operated from home, a figure that warrants contextual consideration given past Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment drivers for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as construction. Public administration & safety shows marked local concentration, capturing an employment share 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging just 3.5% of workers in Rockingham relative to 8.2% across Greater Perth. Although employment exists locally, comparisons between Census resident workers and local jobs suggest a substantial volume of residents travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS information, compiled from larger statistical regions, the period leading up to March 2026 saw the labour force shrink by 0.7% and employment fall by 1.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, while unemployment increased by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Rockingham. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid with the local employment composition to project growth trends. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Rockingham's employment structure, local employment is projected to rise by 5.7% 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).
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Median household income in Rockingham (WA) is $1,169 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $671 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,442 a year against an average of $65,809. 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 taxpayer statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level by AreaSearch show Rockingham with a median taxable income of $54,442 and an average taxable earnings level of $65,809. These results trail national norms and sit below the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,393 (median) and $73,002 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings in Rockingham between the 11th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows a primary grouping of 26.8% of locals (4,741 people) within the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with the regional pattern where 32.0% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability constraints are pronounced, with 82.1% of income remaining after shelter expenses, placing the community at the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rockingham (WA) had 6,905 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 14% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. 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 in Rockingham was divided between 65.6% standalone houses and 34.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Rockingham reached 34.8%, noticeably higher than the broader metropolitan standard, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rental accommodations at 38.1%. Median mortgage repayments sat well below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,517 per month, alongside a median weekly rent of $300, against metro averages of $1,907 and $350.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, Rockingham's mortgage repayments remain substantially below the $1,863 national mark, while typical rents are positioned considerably below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rockingham (WA) counted 6,905 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,979 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 56.9%, consisting of 27.7% couples without children, 17.6% couples with children, and 10.7% single parent families. The remaining 43.1% are non-family residences, with lone person households representing 40.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, remaining below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Rockingham (WA) hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 4,264 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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Tertiary attainment in the area presents ongoing challenges, with university credential rates standing at 13.9% against the Australian average of 30.4%, creating a clear target for future educational engagement. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 9.7%, postgraduate qualifications make up 2.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.8%. Vocational learning is well established, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (32.1%). Engaging in structured study occupies a notable 24.2% of the local population. Breaking this down across institutions, primary school students represent 7.9%, secondary education attendees account for 6.7%, and tertiary students comprise 3.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rockingham (WA) reaches 168 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 168 active transport stops across Rockingham, consisting of bus services. These points are connected by 13 separate transit routes that deliver a combined 2,883 weekly trips. Accessibility remains strong, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 180 meters. Being largely residential, the precinct sees the vast majority of commuters traveling elsewhere, with private motor vehicles being dominant at 82% alongside 8% commuting via train. Motor vehicle ownership is recorded at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan standard, while 5.8% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census amidst potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit networks run an average of 411 trips daily across the service map, delivering roughly 17 weekly trips per stop. The surrounding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.8% of residents in Rockingham (WA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch highlight significant health challenges in Rockingham, characterized by elevated chronic illness rates and mortality figures that affect both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation stands slightly ahead of the benchmark SA2 rate at approximately 53% of the total population (~9,435 people), which compares against 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed ailments in the locality, affecting 11.0 and 9.5% of residents respectively, whereas 60.8% of individuals reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Chronic illness rates remain prominent across the working-age population. The community also includes 28.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,954 people), exceeding the 15.9% regional proportion. Older residents face some wellness obstacles, though overall health benchmarks align broadly with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Rockingham (WA) residents were born overseas and 10.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.2%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rockingham exhibits cultural diversity exceeding most suburban markets, with 37.4% of its resident population born overseas and 10.2% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 48.3% of the population. In terms of regional variations, Judaism forms an overrepresented minority at 0.1% of the population, relative to 0.3% observed across Greater Perth. Looking at parental birthplaces and ancestry, the three most common heritage groups in Rockingham are English at 36.2% (substantially above the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 22.5%, and Scottish at 8.6%.
Distinct variations appear among other communities as well, including Welsh representation at 0.9% (versus 0.7% regionally), Serbian background at 0.8% (versus 0.3%), and Maori ancestry at 1.4% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rockingham (WA) is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.2% 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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Rockingham functions prominently as a lifestyle and retirement hub, as evidenced by its demographic structure. As at August 2026, retiree and elderly age brackets (65+) constitute 28.0% of the population, well above the 15.9% proportion across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 23.4% against a regional benchmark of 30.9%. The median age estimated by AreaSearch stands at 48 as at August 2026, down from 49 at the 2021 Census, yet 11 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that same Census.
Since that time, the proportion of mature adults and younger retirees (45 - 64) has shifted from 27.9% to an estimated 25.4%. By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive local growth by adding 2,734 residents (55%) to reach 7,688, while child and young adult demographics are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rockingham (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, 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 — 94 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,312 at the 2021 Census → 17,693 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 (SAL51301). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.