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Somerville (WA) has an estimated 4,284 residents, up from 4,165 at the 2021 Census — a change of 119 people, or 2.9%. That puts 940 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Somerville (WA) stands at approximately 4,284, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 4,165 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a net addition of 119 people (2.9%). This demographic shift is derived from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 4,282 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 35 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this headcount, the suburb of Somerville (WA) displays a density of 939 persons per square kilometer, closely matching broader benchmarks monitored by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 57.99999999999999% of all recent demographic increases. To model future numbers, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In locations lacking direct coverage, and for forecasting across all territories beyond post-2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort expansion rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 from 2022 data). Demographic projections anticipate expansion tracking slightly under the median for regional Australia, with the suburb of Somerville (WA) forecast to add 415 persons leading up to 2041 according to aggregated SA2 datasets, representing an overall rise of 9.6% across the 16 years.
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105 new dwellings have been approved in Somerville (WA) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals indicates that Somerville has averaged approximately 21 residential approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 105 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been lodged. Despite a preceding population dip, relative building supply remains sufficient to benefit prospective purchasers, with dwellings incurring an average expected construction cost of $327,000—a figure lower than the regional benchmark that points to accessible build pricing. Commercial building activity has likewise shown consistent momentum, generating $11.6 million in non-residential approvals during the current financial year.
Relative to Rest of WA, per capita building volumes in Somerville are 132.0% higher, offering wider selection for purchasers despite an easing in overall construction velocity over recent periods. Approvals for new residential builds consist of 62.0% detached houses alongside 38.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, showcasing a diversifying stock of attached layouts spanning varied price points from generous family residences to compact units. A ratio of roughly 503 people per approved dwelling highlights an unhurried, low-density building landscape. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Somerville will expand by 413 residents by 2041. Maintained construction output is poised to comfortably absorb incoming residential demand, supporting buyer-friendly market conditions and creating headroom for demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Somerville (WA). A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $963 million. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans manufacturing, 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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Strategic developments, civic planning, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 initiatives expected to influence the surrounding region. Notable developments include the Fabric Street Temporary Workforce Accommodation, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with significant works itemized below.
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Lot 505 Kalgoorlie Industrial Area
The project involves the future development of 206 to 214 hectares of industrial-zoned land located south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The area is planned to feature larger general industrial lots to cater for typical general and heavier industrial users, providing access to a RAV10 heavy vehicle road network and existing rail networks.
North Somerville District Structure Plan
A district-level structure plan providing a framework for the coordinated development of a vacant greenfield urban infill site in North Somerville, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The site, approximately 35.49 hectares, has multiple landowners and is identified by the City's Local Planning Strategy and Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 2 as suitable for future residential development. The plan proposes a residential layout with an estimated 604 lots and 600 dwellings, and includes provisions for public open space and drainage networks that link to adjoining estates.As a district-level framework, individual landowners must follow up with local structure plans before final subdivision and development of their lots. As of early 2026, this is progressing, with a local structure plan for lots at Speculation Road, Somerville, lodged and under public consultation for proposed rezoning to Residential.
Fabric Street Temporary Workforce Accommodation
Proposed temporary workforce accommodation for BHP Nickel West on City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder land to accommodate up to 1,000 construction workers during major works. Following BHP's temporary suspension of Western Australia Nickel operations from October 2024, the project has not progressed to construction and remains under assessment with no confirmed delivery timetable.
Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
2,644 residents of Somerville (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,673. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 80.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,584, 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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Statistical area data synthesized by AreaSearch demonstrates that Somerville maintains a highly capable labour force with prominent industrial and manufacturing representation, boasting an unemployment rate of only 1.1% and yearly employment expansion of 3.6%. Figures for March 2026 show 2,644 employed residents, alongside an unemployment rate sitting 2.4% lower than the Regional WA figure of 3.5%, while labour force participation reaches a notable 80.0% against the regional mark of 65.4%. Census figures indicated that a modest 3.8% of workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Local resident employment clusters predominantly across mining, education & training, as well as health care & social assistance.
Mining displays exceptionally high representation, engaging workers at 2.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing sees virtually no representation in Somerville's workforce, contrasting sharply with the 9.3% recorded throughout Regional WA. Comparisons between Census working and resident populations suggest that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few jobs within its immediate borders. Over the year to March 2026, aggregated SALM and ABS figures evaluated by AreaSearch show local employment expanding by 3.6% alongside a 3.5% increase in the labour pool, driving a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional WA saw employment contract by 0.1% while its workforce grew by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader workforce trajectories can be gauged through Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 across five-year and ten-year horizons when aligned with the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years with divergent sector trends, weighting Somerville's specific industry composition indicates potential local employment gains of 5.1% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted illustrative sectoral weighting without local demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Somerville (WA) is $2,996 a week (about $156,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,431 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,215 a year against an average of $101,052. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch indicates that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Somerville ranked among the highest nationwide in financial year 2023. Taxpayers generated a median income of $87,215 and an average income of $101,052, exceeding the Regional WA marks of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places estimated figures around $96,748 for the median and $112,097 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics position Somerville within the 96th to 97th percentiles nationally across personal, family, and household earnings.
The largest income bracket contains 32.8% of residents (1,405 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional proportion of 31.1%. Additionally, 49.9% of local households record weekly earnings greater than $3,000. Disposable income remains elevated with residents retaining 88.2% of income following housing expenses, and the locality sits in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Somerville (WA) had 1,345 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,123 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 11.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in Somerville consisted of 72.4% separate houses and 27.7% medium or high-density dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% houses and 11.6% alternative dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 15.8%, trailing the broader region, with 46.5% of homes under a mortgage and 37.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,123, substantially above the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560 and the Australian average of $1,863. Conversely, the median weekly rental cost was $330, higher than the $265 regional standard but well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Somerville (WA) counted 1,345 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the primary household structure at 75.7% of the total, consisting of couples with offspring (42.3%), couples without offspring (26.2%), and single-parent arrangements (6.6%). Non-family residences make up the other 24.3%, where single-occupant homes represent 21.3% and group homes account for 2.4%. With an average of 2.8 people per household, family sizing outpaces the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.1% of adults in Somerville (WA) hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,093 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 942 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 rates in Somerville sit beneath broader standards, with 22.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within university credentials, bachelor degrees account for 15.0%, postgraduate degrees represent 5.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.0%. Vocational and technical training forms a strong foundation in the community, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including certificates at 33.7% and advanced diplomas at 9.0%. A considerable share of the local population is engaged in study, with 34.4% of community members attending an educational institution.
Among current students, primary school attendees constitute 14.2%, secondary school students make up 9.6%, and tertiary education enrolments account for 2.7%.
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Public transport in Somerville (WA) reaches 15 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Transit assessments record 15 operational bus stops situated across Somerville. A network of 2 dedicated routes serves these locations, generating a combined 126 passenger trips each week. Access remains convenient, with the typical dwelling situated 299 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers travel elsewhere for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transit choice at 92%. Households maintain an above-average rate of 1.8 vehicles per residence, while a modest 3.8% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, possibly influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Combined daily operations provide an average of 18 transit trips across the route network, translating to roughly 8 trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.5% of residents in Somerville (WA) report no long-term health condition. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Evaluations of chronic illness and mortality indicators by AreaSearch demonstrate positive community well-being in Somerville, with minimal instances of common illnesses across youth and older cohorts alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 67% of residents (2,883 people), comfortably outstripping the Regional WA level of 56.4% and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses, affecting 5.5 and 5.0% of the populace respectively, while 81.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. The working-age cohort demonstrates robust health profiles, and older adults aged 65 and over constitute only 5.6% of the population (239 people) against 19.1% regionally, with local seniors achieving health ratings that outperform national population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Somerville (WA) residents were born overseas and 16.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.5%) and English (26.4%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Somerville exceeds typical market levels, evidenced by 28.4% of inhabitants born abroad and 16.6% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most prevalent religious affiliation, encompassing 47.6% of the community. Notably, Hinduism shows a clear concentration, accounting for 2.8% of local residents relative to 0.5% throughout Regional WA. Examining parental country of birth reveals that the leading ancestral backgrounds in Somerville are Australian at 26.5%, English at 26.4%, and Other at 10.4%, which noticeably surpasses the regional proportion of 5.0%. Other distinct cultural backgrounds also record higher-than-average local presence, including New Zealand ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori at 3.0% (against 1.0%), and South Australian at 1.3% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Somerville (WA) is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.3% 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 demographic profile of Somerville shows a distinct concentration of family-age households. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 34.8% of the local population compared to 26.6% in Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 5.6% against a regional benchmark of 19.1%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 32 as at August 2026, lowering from 33 at the 2021 Census, which sits 8 years younger than the Regional WA median of 40 and well below the Australian median of 38 at the same Census.
Cohort trends show young to middle aged adults rising from 31.1% at the Census to an estimated 34.8%. This 25 - 44 group is projected to drive local population growth toward 2041, expanding by 355 (24%) to reach 1,846 residents, whereas older demographic brackets are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Somerville (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,165 at the 2021 Census → 4,284 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 (SAL51359). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.