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Safety Bay has an estimated 8,462 residents, up from 7,662 at the 2021 Census — a change of 800 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 1,832 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 ABS demographic releases for the wider district alongside address points confirmed since the Census, the suburb of Safety Bay has a resident count of approximately 8,462 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 800 people (10.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,662 people. Such growth builds upon a baseline population of 8,461 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 in combination with 7 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb of Safety Bay maintains a density of 1,831 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the Australian benchmark of 9.5%, the 10.4% post-2021 Census increase establishes the suburb of Safety Bay as a regional growth frontrunner, with interstate arrivals accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by age-cohort trajectories from the 2023 Greater Capital Region figures (anchored to 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 modeling. Looking ahead, future expansion in the suburb of Safety Bay is projected to track slightly underneath the nationwide median. Aggregated SA2 forecasts suggest the suburb of Safety Bay will add 368 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 4.3% across the 16 years.
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71 new dwellings have been approved in Safety Bay over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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AreaSearch's review of ABS residential approval statistics indicates that Safety Bay averages approximately 14 dwellings approved per annum, amounting to 71 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average of 9 new residents each year for every dwelling constructed, highlighting a notable supply shortfall that generally drives buyer competition and values upward. Expected construction costs average $580,000 per dwelling, showing that builders are concentrating on the upper-tier residential market. Meanwhile, commercial development remains subdued, with $2.0 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year.
Per-capita construction volumes in Safety Bay sit 83.0% below the Greater Perth standard, indicating limited development activity despite recent upticks. Building levels also trail the national norm, reflecting the mature character of the area and potential planning constraints. All recent approvals have consisted of separate houses, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric and catering to family buyers seeking space. An established market structure is evident, with roughly 358 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Safety Bay is projected to expand by 367 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-matched to anticipated demographic changes, supporting a balanced property market without substantial price escalation.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Safety Bay, worth an estimated $264 million. A further 56 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 capital projects and planning strategies play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 influential infrastructure initiatives in the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include The Strand at Safety Bay, Oceanside Promenade, Safety Bay/Waikiki Foreshore Lighting Replacement Works, and the proposed Safety Bay Road & Penguin Road Mixed-Use Precinct.
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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.
Oceanside Promenade
Boutique project of 28 luxury townhouses and apartments directly opposite Safety Bay Beach, offering ocean views and high-end coastal finishes. Developed by Blueprint Homes in partnership with JBA Constructions, the project targets downsizers and premium coastal buyers in Safety Bay.
The Strand at Safety Bay
The Strand at Safety Bay is a premium coastal land estate delivering 48 beachside lots directly opposite the Safety Bay foreshore. Many homesites offer ocean views and all are within walking distance of the beach, yacht club and local cafes, providing a low-rise coastal neighbourhood focused on lifestyle and beach access.
Safety Bay Road & Penguin Road Mixed-Use Precinct
Planned revitalization and intensification of the Safety Bay Road and Penguin Road Local Centre into a walkable coastal village. Guided by the City of Rockingham Local Planning Strategy, the project involves rezoning key lots to commercial and residential uses to facilitate a mix of local retail, medical, and commercial tenancies. The strategy emphasizes improved public realm, medium-density housing, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity to the Safety Bay foreshore.
Malibu Views Estate
Malibu Views Estate is an elevated coastal subdivision in Safety Bay, delivering premium lifestyle lots with views over the Indian Ocean and Garden Island. The estate is within walking distance of Safety Bay Beach and Penguin Island, providing established local residents with new detached housing opportunities in an infill setting close to existing services, schools and transport.
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.
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.
DHA Defence Housing Program - Rockingham
Approximately 550 new homes for defence personnel and their families in the Rockingham region, delivered under Defence Housing Australia's New Builds Volume Leasing and Build to Lease programs. Parcels will be provided by Parcel Property with homes constructed by local builders including Forma Homes and Plunkett Homes across Wellard, Baldivis, Mundijong and surrounding suburbs. The first dwellings are expected from the 2025-26 financial year with delivery continuing towards 2030.
4,050 residents of Safety Bay are employed, from a labour force of 4,230. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,112, about 84% 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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Safety Bay's workforce demonstrates a balanced mix across professional and trade-based occupations, supported by a healthy presence in essential services and a local jobless rate of 4.3% based on statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,050, with unemployment closely mirroring the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%. However, labor force engagement of 60.3% falls well short of the regional rate of 69.9%. Census records show that only 8.2% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions. Local resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The manufacturing sector exhibits substantial strength, with local representation reaching 1.7 times the regional rate. In contrast, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.8% of workers, trailing the Greater Perth figure of 8.2%. A comparison between Census working and resident populations suggests the suburb provides relatively few jobs internally, remaining primarily a residential enclave. AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM records indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, Safety Bay's labor pool contracted by 0.7% and total employment dipped by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Industry demand forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. When mapped to the local sectoral distribution, these projections indicate potential job growth for Safety Bay of 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes local demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Safety Bay is $1,445 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,077 a year against an average of $67,639. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $54,077 and an average of $67,639 in Safety Bay, tracking near national norms while sitting below the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated March 2026 estimates suggest a median of $59,988 and an average of $75,032. Census distributions place the suburb's household, family, and individual earnings modestly between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. The primary earnings category is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 29.6% of residents (2,504 people), which closely aligns with the regional proportion of 32.0%.
After meeting shelter costs, locals retain 85.4% of their earnings for general living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Safety Bay had 3,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,679 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that standalone houses constitute 93.7% of Safety Bay's residential stock, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing types accounting for 6.3%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Outright home ownership is particularly prominent at 41.7%, well exceeding the Perth metro level, while mortgaged properties make up 38.2% and rental accommodation represents 20.1%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,679, noticeably below the metropolitan figure of $1,907 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $310, offering a significant discount compared to $350 in metropolitan Perth and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Safety Bay counted 3,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,374 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 27% 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 make up 71.0% of local households, consisting of couples without children (31.5%), couples with children (28.4%), and single parent arrangements (10.6%). Non-family households represent the remaining 29.0%, comprising single-person dwellings at 27.0% and shared households at 1.8%. The typical household size of 2.4 people sits below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Safety Bay hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,850 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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Attainment of university qualifications in the area is relatively low at 16.2%, sitting substantially beneath the nationwide benchmark of 30.4% and highlighting an avenue for targeted learning initiatives. Bachelor degrees constitute 11.6% of qualifications, alongside postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 44.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, comprised of certificates (32.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Engagement in formal study is robust, with 25.9% of the population actively enrolled. This cohort comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Safety Bay reaches 75 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 1.5 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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Safety Bay is serviced by 75 active public transport stops accommodating local bus transit across 6 dedicated routes, delivering 1,593 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is strong, with an average distance of 180 meters to the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard: 83% of travel is by private vehicle and 9% by rail, with an average of 1.5 vehicles per household. In the 2021 Census, 8.2% of residents reported working from home, a metric that may reflect temporary COVID-19 circumstances. Transit services operate at an average rate of 227 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 21 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.7% of residents in Safety Bay report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence, health outcomes in Safety Bay closely track national benchmarks, displaying standard incidence rates across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is solid at approximately 54% of the population (~4,573 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 9.9% and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 64.7% of residents report no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Chronic illness is elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.8% of the population (1,929 people), exceeding the Greater Perth share of 15.9%. Overall health indicators for older residents remain above average and consistent with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Safety Bay residents were born overseas and 5.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.8%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Safety Bay sits above typical levels, with 30.5% of the community born abroad and 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 44.9% of residents. Judaism shows a distinct local concentration at 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 37.8% (outpacing the regional level of 28.0%), followed by Australian at 25.5% and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct cultural representations include Welsh residents at 1.0% (against 0.7% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and Maori background at 1.1% (versus 0.9% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Safety Bay is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 23.1% 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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Safety Bay's demographic profile is weighted toward mature age groups relative to Greater Perth. Updated figures to August 2026 reveal that seniors aged 65+ make up 22.8% of the community compared to 15.9% regionally, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 24.4% against 30.9% across Greater Perth. The median age remains at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sits 7 years older than Greater Perth's median of 37 and exceeds the Australian Census benchmark of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, falling from 26.7% to an estimated 24.8%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts (65+) will experience the strongest growth, adding 548 residents (28%) to reach 2,477, while child, young adult, and 25 - 44 cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Safety Bay
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 5 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,662 at the 2021 Census → 8,462 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 (SAL51319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.