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South Hedland has an estimated 12,982 residents, up from 11,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,936 people, or 17.5%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 583 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of South Hedland is home to approximately 12,982 residents as of May 2026. This representing a rise of 1,936 people (17.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered a population of 11,046 people. The current figure is modeled from the 12,982 resident total determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS Estimated Resident Population dataset from June 2025 and 30 validated new addresses added since the Census.
With this population level, the local density stands at 583 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and opportunity for expansion. The 17.5% expansion rate in the suburb of South Hedland post-2021 outperformed the national benchmark of 9.3% and the Rest of WA, placing it among the fastest-expanding zones in the region. Demographic expansion was mostly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of the net population addition, though other elements like interstate and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate trends past 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections of the ABS released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Driven by these demographic adjustments, the suburb of South Hedland is projected to experience population expansion marginally under the median for regional Australian territories, growing by 1,462 residents to 2041 under consolidated SA2 models, showing an overall rise of 11.3% over the 16 years.
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131 new dwellings have been approved in South Hedland over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, broadly in line with 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 assessment of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data reveals that South Hedland averages roughly 26 dwelling approvals annually, summing to approximately 131 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 27 approvals have been logged. With an average of 12.5 incoming residents per year for each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, construction is failing to match demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Newly approved homes carry an average construction value of $599,000, indicating that builders are targeting the premium, high-end market.
Furthermore, non-residential approvals worth $124,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential focus of the area. Relative to the Rest of WA, South Hedland exhibits 81.0% greater residential building activity per capita, providing prospective buyers with more choices. However, this rate is lower than the country-wide average, showing market maturity and potential construction bottlenecks. All recent building approvals consist of single-family standalone houses, preserving the established low-density layout of the area and catering to families desiring space. Builders are constructing single-family houses at a higher rate than the baseline proportion of 72.0% recorded at the Census, indicating sustained demand for houses despite broader consolidation trends. The average of 388 residents per housing approval reflects a quiet construction sector with minimal activity. Projections indicate that South Hedland will add 1,462 new inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. While construction activity is generally matching these growth expectations, purchasers may face increased market competition as the local population expands.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Hedland, worth an estimated $2.65 billion. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.4 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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 projects, major works, and urban planning decisions represent key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 13 developments that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub, the South Hedland Tourist Development and Workforce Accommodation Village, the Hedland Village Shopping Centre, and the South Hedland Town Centre Revitalisation, with the accompanying directory highlighting the most relevant listings.
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South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub
A transformative staged redevelopment creating a regional sporting precinct for the Pilbara. Stage 1 involves the relocation of Kevin Scott Oval and the construction of a new multi-user sporting pavilion. As of early 2026, the project has moved into Stage 1C, focusing on the Hamilton Road realignment and entrance landscaping to support increased traffic. In 2025, the Council endorsed the site for a new $22.5 million fast-tracked aquatic facility adjacent to Wanangkura Stadium, which will feature a community plaza linking the stadium and the new pool.
Hedland Village Shopping Centre
A 30 million AUD neighbourhood shopping village situated on a 1.7 hectare site. The development is anchored by a 1500 sqm The Good Grocer IGA supermarket and includes a total of 3500 sqm of lettable area. Key features include a 24-hour fuel and convenience store, a pharmacy, a 130-place childcare centre, fast food outlets including Hungry Jacks and Subway, and a family-friendly tavern with a beer garden. The centre provides 223 parking spaces and covered pedestrian walkways, located opposite Wanangkura Stadium to support the growing South Hedland community.
South Hedland Town Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of South Hedland's Town Centre featuring a new main street, vibrant Town Square, public open spaces, road realignment, landscape treatments, underground services, and medium-to-high density mixed-use development opportunities. The project transforms the town centre into a modern hub designed for people, business, and investment. Premium development lots are now available for sale with infrastructure already in place.
South Hedland Tourist Development and Workforce Accommodation Village
A major development proposal on a 10-hectare site featuring up to 1311 rooms. The project includes a six-storey tourist building and 36 double-storey accommodation blocks. It serves as a hybrid facility for tourists and workers, integrated with a cafe, restaurant, tavern, and extensive wellness and sports facilities like an outdoor gym and cricket area. The site is strategically located adjacent to the South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub to promote community integration.
South Hedland Residential Land Development
Residential land subdivision in South Hedland with fully serviced single residential lots (power, water, NBN ready) available for purchase. Lots are in established streets including Buzzard Street and Gannet Street, supporting affordable home building in the Pilbara region.
Hedland Health Campus
A modern 12,000sqm single-level health facility serving as the regional healthcare hub for the Pilbara. The campus features four main pavilions housing a 24-hour emergency department, ambulatory care, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and mental health services. Designed with a unique heat-buffer roof system and cyclone-rated materials to withstand extreme regional climates.
Hedland Aquatic Facility
Development of a new $93-94 million aquatic facility adjacent to Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland, replacing the ageing South Hedland and Gratwick Aquatic Centres. The facility will include a 50m pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, a family-friendly play pool, a creche, cafe, and shaded areas with partial roof cover, alongside a people-centric plaza linking the new facility to the Stadium. Concept designs and a cost plan were endorsed at the Town's May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.Funding of 42.5 million AUD has been secured, comprising 22.5 million AUD from the WA State Government and 20 million AUD from BHP via the Resources Community Investment Initiative, with further funding avenues still being pursued. Construction is anticipated to start in 2028.
Western Edge
A 160-hectare master-planned community in South Hedland designed to transform underutilized land into a residential hub for over 3,000 residents. The project received a major 75.2 million AUD funding boost in the 2026-27 WA State Budget to deliver the first 121 lots across Stages 1 and 2. It includes enabling infrastructure for water, power, and telecommunications, as well as public open space. The full project has the potential for up to 1,000 lots, including social housing.
7,220 residents of South Hedland are employed, from a labour force of 7,520. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,994, about 85% 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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South Hedland features a mixed labor force that includes both white collar and blue collar positions, with manufacturing and industrial industries making up a significant share, an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area information. As of March 2026, 7,220 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 0.5% higher than Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, while workforce participation reaches 75.4%, which is notably above the Regional WA average of 65.6%. Census data indicates that only 2.5% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The primary sectors employing local residents are mining, transport, postal & warehousing, along with health care & social assistance. The area has a heavy concentration of mining jobs, which are 2.3 times more prevalent than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a minimal share at 0.1% of employment, compared to 9.3% across the wider region. The comparison between the census working population and resident population suggests limited local employment opportunities. Employment rose by 3.4% during the 12-month period, while the labour force grew by 3.5%, resulting in a relatively stable unemployment rate, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas. This outcome differs from Regional WA, where employment fell by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on potential future demand in South Hedland. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to South Hedland's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Hedland is $2,586 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,415 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $83,222 a year against an average of $95,715. 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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According to the latest postcode tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023, the suburb of South Hedland has a median taxpayer income of $83,222 and an average of $95,715. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 across Regional WA. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% recorded since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $92,318 for the median and $106,177 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in South Hedland ranked in the upper tier nationally, placing between the 92nd and 96th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that 36.3% of the population (4,712 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 31.1% are in this bracket. Economic affluence is demonstrated by the 43.0% of households with weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting strong consumer activity. After housing costs, residents keep 90.8% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Hedland had 3,377 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 6% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 9.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 12.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, housing types in South Hedland consisted of 71.8% standalone houses and 28.3% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Homeownership in South Hedland was lower than the regional rate, standing at 7.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (20.4%) or renting (72.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,387 was lower than the Regional WA average, while the median weekly rent was $240, compared to regional figures of $1,560 and $265. Nationally, South Hedland mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Hedland counted 3,377 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,969 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 25% 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 comprise the majority of households at 71.4%, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single-parent homes at 11.8%. The remaining 28.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.2% and group housing making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 residents, which is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in South Hedland hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 38.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,388 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 858 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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Educational characteristics in the area present challenges, with tertiary qualification rates at 14.9% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents a key area for potential educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 9.7% with advanced diplomas and 38.9% with certificates. School enrollment is high, with 37.9% of local residents participating in education. This consists of 16.9% in primary school, 10.3% in secondary school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in South Hedland reaches 81 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport infrastructure includes 81 active stops in South Hedland offering bus services. These stops are connected to 3 separate routes, providing a total of 183 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with the average resident living 186 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household. A low 2.5% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace settings.
Local transit routes provide an average of 26 services per day, representing approximately 2 weekly stops per individual transit point.
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79.4% of residents in South Hedland report no long-term health condition. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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South Hedland exhibits notable public health concerns, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with health conditions present in both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 65% of the population (8,464 residents). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the area are asthma, affecting 7.2% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 5.2%. However, 79.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
The working-age cohort shows low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 4.2% of the population (545 individuals), which is below the Regional WA proportion of 19.2%. Health measures for local seniors present challenges, with national percentiles aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Hedland is largely Australian-born, at 75.2% of residents, with 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.5%) and English (21.5%). 16.6% 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 South Hedland is higher than in most local markets, with 24.8% of the population born outside Australia and 19.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.5% of residents. Islam shows the most notable relative concentration, representing 4.7% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in South Hedland are Australian at 22.5% of the population (below the regional average of 28.4%), English at 21.5% (below the regional average of 31.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 16.6% (above the regional average of 6.1%).
Other distinct ethnic concentrations include Maori at 2.8% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Filipino ancestry at 3.2% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Hedland is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 33.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in South Hedland is 32 years, which is younger than the Regional WA median of 40 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.4% of the population, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller at 3.5%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 17.0% to 18.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 12.8%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.0% to 14.0%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 675 people (26%) from 2,648 to 3,324, while population declines are projected for the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Hedland
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 11 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,046 at the 2021 Census → 12,982 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 May 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 (SAL51372). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.