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Shelley (WA) has an estimated 5,271 residents, up from 4,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 476 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,475 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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An evaluation of ABS updates across the surrounding district alongside address validations conducted by AreaSearch following the Census indicates that the suburb of Shelley (WA) has an estimated 5,271 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 4,795 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 476 people (9.9%). Such demographic movement is deduced from an estimated resident population of 5,265 identified by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 25 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,474 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality within the upper quartile of nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch.
With a 9.9% gain since the 2021 census surpassing the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the suburb of Shelley (WA) stands out as a regional growth leader, with population expansion almost exclusively propelled by overseas migration in recent periods. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, have been adopted by AreaSearch. For unrepresented SA2 units or to forecast demographic changes following 2032 across all territories, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 data. Demographic trajectories indicate an above median population growth compared with statistical areas across the country, with the suburb of Shelley (WA) projected to expand by 686 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, representing a cumulative rise of 12.9% across the 16 years.
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197 new dwellings have been approved in Shelley (WA) over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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Examination of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries shows that Shelley averages approximately 39 dwellings approved annually, totaling 197 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 25 recorded so far in FY-25. An addition of 1.8 new residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates balanced supply and demand dynamics, though an acceleration to 4.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years points toward rising demand alongside tightening capacity. Approved residential projects reflect an average construction value of $670,000, signaling developer concentration on higher-end builds for the premium market, while $1.6 million in commercial development approvals this financial year underscores a strong residential orientation.
Per capita residential construction in Shelley exceeds Greater Perth by 112.0%, presenting substantial choice for purchasers despite a recent moderation in overall volume. Composition of new building is dominated by standalone homes at 95.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising 5.0%, reinforcing the suburban character and appealing to buyers seeking space. This emphasis on detached houses outpaces the existing stock profile of 78.0% at Census, highlighting persistent appetite for separate houses amid density considerations, while a metric of around 217 people per dwelling approval characterizes an evolving market. Longer-term projections indicate Shelley will gain 680 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided construction continues at current paces, residential additions should adequately absorb new demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Shelley (WA), worth an estimated $2 million. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.96 billion. 12 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, science & research and residential development. 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 developments, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. A total of 2 key projects identified by AreaSearch carry potential local influence, with primary initiatives including the Willetton Youth Centre Renovation, Southlands Boulevarde Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Australian Hockey Centre, and Willetton Sports Precinct Transformation.
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Willetton Youth Centre Renovation
Scheduled renovation works for the Willetton Youth Centre, temporarily closed from May 12 to June 13, 2025 for upgrades and improvements.
Australian Hockey Centre
A 163 million dollar redevelopment of the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University's Bentley campus into Australia's premier hockey destination. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 with ADCO Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project will deliver four outdoor pitches (at least two at International Hockey Federation Category 1 standard), a new indoor hockey centre with two FIH-standard courts, a 1,000-seat covered stadium expandable to 10,000 spectators in event mode, high-performance training facilities including gym, recovery, physio and athlete wellbeing areas, modern broadcast infrastructure, community changerooms, and administration offices for Hockey Australia and Hockey WA.The centre will serve as the official home of Hockey Australia's Centre of Excellence and High Performance Program through to 2042, supporting the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos for the next four Olympic cycles. Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, the build will support more than 200 jobs and contribute approximately 34.4 million dollars to WA's Gross State Product. The first of the four new international-standard pitches was completed in May 2025 ahead of major works. The project forms part of the WA Government's PlayOn WA initiative.
Kent Street Weir Precinct (Canning River, Wilson)
A staged long-term redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the banks of the Canning River (Djarlgarro Beeliar) in Wilson. Works include a new district-level inclusive play space with cultural interpretation elements, an off-leash dog exercise area, wetland buffer expansion with over 21,000 native plants, a pump track, upgraded shelters and BBQ facilities, and ecological restoration. The precinct is a gateway to the Canning River Regional Park and holds strong cultural significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people.Construction of the play space is underway in 2026 with completion expected by mid-2026. The broader Wilson Riverfront Masterplan has been subsumed into this staged precinct program.
Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the Canning River, delivered by the City of Canning as a major community recreation and environmental upgrade. Earlier stages delivered the weir and bridge upgrade, shelters, pathways, barbeques, the pump track, sewer works, and the completed Stage 4 dog exercise area and wetland buffer expansion with new fencing, amenities and more than 21000 native plants. The current Stage 5 district-level play space has completed detailed design and procurement, has funding support from Lotterywest, and is expected to commence construction in January 2026 and open by mid 2026.The play space includes junior and older-child play areas, water and sensory play, picnic and BBQ facilities, landscaping, accessible pathways, inclusive equipment and cultural interpretation developed with Whadjuk Noongar Traditional Owners and local Indigenous artists.
Melville City Centre Library and Cultural Centre
Major new four-level library and cultural centre forming the cultural heart of the future Melville City Centre. The project will deliver the City's main library, museum, exhibition galleries, performance and creative spaces, community meeting rooms, children's and youth areas, cafe and public plaza. Detailed design is progressing with procurement planned for late 2026 and construction proposed from 2027.
Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment
Upgrade and expansion of Mount Pleasant Primary School in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, including new teaching blocks, an upgraded administration building and a covered assembly area to modernise facilities and support enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located at 29 Queens Road, Mount Pleasant, within the City of Melville.
Curtin University B316 Sciences Building
Six-storey million science facility providing 22,000+ square metres of academic floor space across five storeys. The building houses teaching labs, research facilities, shared support spaces, science learning hubs and the WA School of Mines. New state-of-the-art sciences building providing modern teaching and research facilities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs. Features advanced laboratories and collaborative learning spaces. Designed by Grimshaw Architects in association with GHD Design and Aspect Studios. Construction by Lendlease.
Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion
Major expansion of Westfield Booragoon from 72,000 square metres to 120,000 square metres across two stages. Stage 1 includes a new entertainment and leisure precinct with a 9-screen Hoyts cinema complex, fresh food precinct with relocated and expanded Woolworths, a new boutique supermarket, food laneway, 53 additional specialty stores, new east-west mall extension, and rooftop and basement car parking off Almondbury Road. Development approval was granted by the WAPC in February 2023. Scentre Group successfully applied for a four-year extension to the commencement deadline, with the WAPC formally approving this on 15 May 2025 and setting a revised substantial commencement deadline of February 2029.The delay was attributed to labour shortages and supply chain disruptions. The project is a 50/50 joint venture between Scentre Group and Dexus and is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. Architect is Gensler; planning consultant is Urbis.
2,819 residents of Shelley (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,862. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,140, about 79% 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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A well-qualified workforce characterizes Shelley, underpinned by substantial representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 1.5%, and an estimated 1.7% expansion in employment over the past year per aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. Employed residents numbered 2,819 as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 2.7% below the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, while labor force participation registered at 64.9% compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records identified 9.8% of workers operating from home, noting the broader context of Covid-19 restrictions during that period. Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical.
The locality demonstrates a notable concentration in education & training, capturing an employment proportion 1.4 times that of the broader region. Conversely, construction represents only 6.6% of local workers compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth, and the disparity between resident workers and local jobs indicates limited workplace opportunities within this primarily residential enclave. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the year to March 2026, Shelley recorded a 1.7% increase in employment and a 1.8% expansion in the labour force, maintaining a steady unemployment environment. Across Greater Perth, employment lifted 2.0% and the labour force rose 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project broader employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Correlating these industry trends with the local workforce profile suggests Shelley could achieve employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on illustrative industry weighting without factoring in localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shelley (WA) is $2,186 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $898 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,110 a year against an average of $90,119. The average runs 47% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Data from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates elevated earnings in Shelley, featuring a median income of $61,110 and an average income of $90,119, exceeding Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of $67,789 for median income and $99,969 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the 71st percentile nationally, with 27.8% of individuals (1,465 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 32.0%.
A substantial 36.6% of households receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, and residents retain 87.6% of income once housing expenses are met, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shelley (WA) had 1,701 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,275 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 records indicate that separate houses account for 78.5% of residences in Shelley, with semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings comprising 21.4%, closely tracking Perth metro proportions of 77.8% and 22.1%. Outright home ownership reached 41.6%, substantially higher than the wider metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties were mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (25.0%). Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,275 against the Perth metro figure of $1,907 and the national benchmark of $1,863, while median weekly rent stood at $380 compared to $350 across Perth metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shelley (WA) counted 1,701 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,870 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 78.5% of all households in the locality, made up of couples with children (40.9%), couples without children (27.8%), and single parent families (9.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.5%, comprising lone person households at 19.3% and group households at 2.1%. The area registers a median household size of 2.7 people, marginally exceeding the Greater Perth figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.9% of adults in Shelley (WA) hold a university qualification, including 28.8% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 13.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 460 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,141 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 qualification levels in Shelley exceed broader standards, with 45.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared with 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational certifications represent 24.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Active participation in study is widespread, with 31.8% of the local population engaged in educational programs. This cohort includes 9.9% attending primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 7.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Shelley (WA) reaches 23 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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 1.6 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 Shelley features 23 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus services across 11 individual routes, delivering 1,439 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with an average distance of 181 meters to the closest stop. Outward commuting prevails given the residential layout, with private vehicle travel accounting for 80%, train transit for 11%, and bus commuting for 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, while 9.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 205 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 62 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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74.7% of residents in Shelley (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Evaluation of morbidity metrics and mortality indicators highlights positive health circumstances throughout Shelley, marked by minimal incidence of prevalent chronic illnesses across all age demographics. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 63% of residents (3,319 people), outperforming the Greater Perth level of 59.0% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 6.4 and 5.7% of residents respectively, while 74.7% of the population reported no chronic ailments, exceeding the 71.9% proportion in Greater Perth. Individuals aged 65 and over account for 18.7% of the community (985 people), compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, with older residents maintaining health profiles aligned with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.5% of Shelley (WA) residents were born overseas and 34.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.8%) and Australian (14.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Shelley exhibits considerable multicultural diversity, with 48.5% of residents born abroad and 34.7% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 44.0% of the population, while Buddhism shows prominent local representation at 6.6%, compared with 2.7% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds reported in Shelley include English at 24.8%, Australian at 14.4% (below the regional benchmark of 21.2%), and Other at 14.2%. Notable proportional variations are evident across other communities, with Chinese ancestry at 12.9% (vs 4.0% regionally), Korean at 1.3% (vs 0.3%), and Sri Lankan at 1.2% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shelley (WA) is 42. 25.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Shelley tracks broader metropolitan patterns, displaying a maximum variance of 8.7 percentage points across broad age categories relative to Greater Perth. The median age is an estimated 42 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 5 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that time. Growth to 2041 will be led by the 65+ cohort, projected to expand by 367 (37%) to reach 1,353 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shelley (WA)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,795 at the 2021 Census → 5,271 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 (SAL51345). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.