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South Hedland has an estimated 13,003 residents, up from 11,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,957 people, or 17.7%. 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 584 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 suburb of South Hedland is estimated to have a population of approximately 13,003, determined via AreaSearch's review of broader ABS population revisions alongside 80 validated new addresses added since the Census. When compared against the 11,046 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,957 people (17.7%), building upon the resident population of 12,982 calculated from the ABS ERP release in June 2025. The suburb of South Hedland maintains a density of 584 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for additional expansion.
Outpacing both the 9.5% national benchmark and Rest of WA, the suburb of South Hedland stands out as a regional growth frontrunner with its 17.7% post-2021 Census increase. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine by generating roughly 56.99999999999999% of total demographic additions over recent timeframes, though interstate and overseas migration also provided positive inflows. SA2-specific projections released by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling. For areas outside this dataset or for timeline projections past 2032, cohort growth trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) are applied. Looking toward 2041, the suburb of South Hedland is modeled to register an increase of 1,425 persons, translating to an overall growth rate of 10.8% across the 16 years, which sits slightly beneath the national regional median.
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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 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to statistical area building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the ABS, residential construction in South Hedland has run at roughly 26 dwelling approvals per annum, yielding a cumulative total of 131 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 33 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an influx of 12.1 new residents per year per completed home was recorded, causing demand to vastly outstrip new residential completions and typically putting upward pressure on property prices and buyer competition. Furthermore, new builds carry an average construction valuation of $670,000, illustrating developer emphasis on upscale, premium residential offerings.
On the commercial front, approvals total $124,000 during this financial year, underscoring subdued commercial construction volume. Per-capita building activity in South Hedland is 60.0% higher than in Rest of WA, affording purchasers broader options, yet it sits below nationwide rates, pointing toward market maturity and potential building constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density urban fabric and providing spacious properties geared toward families. Furthermore, building activity shows a higher proportion of detached dwellings under construction than the 72.0% share documented at the Census, demonstrating continued appetite for detached residences despite broader densification. A quiet development landscape is highlighted by an estimated ratio of 356 people for each dwelling approved. From the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch, South Hedland is projected to expand by 1,404 residents out to 2041. While residential building activity is progressing at an adequate rate relative to future projections, expanding population numbers could heighten competition among prospective purchasers.
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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 $16.5 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure upgrades, master planning, and capital projects heavily shape local economic and urban outcomes, with AreaSearch cataloguing 13 key developments impacting the area. Major undertakings include the South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub, South Hedland Tourist Development and Workforce Accommodation Village, Hedland Village Shopping Centre, and South Hedland Town Centre Revitalisation.
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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 74.9%. 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 11,018, 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 balanced workforce that includes both white and blue collar jobs, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate stands at only 4.0%, and estimated employment growth over the past year reached 3.4%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,220 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Regional WA's rate of 3.5%. Workforce participation in South Hedland is well above the standard, at 74.9% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%. Census responses indicate that a low 2.5% of residents work from home, although the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Leading industries of employment for local workers include mining, transport, postal & warehousing, as well as health care & social assistance. Local workforce concentration is notably heavy in mining, where the sector's employment share reaches 2.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal 0.1% of local workers compared to 9.3% in Regional WA. Census metrics comparing the resident workforce against the locally based job count suggest that employment opportunities within the immediate locality remain limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, combined from larger statistical regions, shows that over the 12-month period, employment grew by 3.4% while the labour force expanded by 3.5%, which helped maintain a steady unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labour force grow by 0.3%, leading to an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in South Hedland. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to South Hedland's current employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 5.0% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized 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 financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, the suburb of South Hedland records a median individual taxpayer income of $83,222 and an average of $95,715, placing it within the nation's highest brackets and far exceeding the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present values as of March 2026 are estimated at roughly $92,318 (median) and $106,177 (average). From 2021 Census findings, personal, family, and household earnings in South Hedland rank between the 92nd and 96th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows 36.3% of the local population (4,720 people) positioned in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the 31.1% recorded regionally. Furthermore, 43.0% of local households earn weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, underpinning strong consumer spending capacity. Households retain 90.8% of their earnings after servicing shelter expenses, reflecting robust purchasing power, while the suburb sits in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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 time of the latest Census, the housing composition in South Hedland consisted of 71.8% standalone houses and 28.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in South Hedland lagged the broader region at 7.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 20.4% and rental dwellings comprised 72.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,387 compared to $1,560 in Regional WA and the national benchmark of $1,863. In terms of leasing costs, the median weekly rent stood at $240, noticeably lower than the Regional WA figure of $265 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Hedland counted 3,377 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,975 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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Family units constitute 71.4% of all local households, broken down into couples with children (35.2%), couples without children (23.0%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.6%, including 25.2% single-person dwellings and 3.5% group households. The median household occupancy stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.5 average recorded across Regional WA.
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 attainment levels show that 14.9% of local residents hold a university qualification, which is markedly beneath the nationwide level of 30.4%, presenting opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education credential at 11.1%, alongside 2.0% holding postgraduate qualifications and 1.8% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 38.9% holding certificates and 9.7% holding advanced diplomas. A significant 37.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. By educational level, this encompasses 16.9% attending primary school, 10.3% participating in secondary schooling, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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Local public transit comprises 81 operating bus stops across South Hedland, supported by 3 transit routes delivering a combined total of 183 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average of 186 meters from the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport method for 93% of travelers. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, while 2.5% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit schedules provide an average of 26 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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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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Health assessments by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicate notable health considerations in South Hedland across both older and younger demographics, while private medical coverage is held by approximately 65% of residents (8,477 people). This exceeds the Regional WA rate of 56.4% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 7.2 and 5.2% of the population respectively, though 79.4% of residents reported having no medical conditions, higher than the 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health markers with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 4.5% of the community (585 people), well below the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national benchmarks.
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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South Hedland displays high cultural diversity, with 24.8% of its population born abroad and 19.0% using a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 39.5% of the local population. Islam shows the most pronounced local overrepresentation, comprising 4.7% of residents relative to 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups are Australian at 22.5% (compared to 28.4% regionally), English at 21.5% (against 31.3% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 16.6% (substantially higher than the regional share of 6.1%).
Other specific ancestries show notable variation from regional norms, including Maori at 2.8% (versus 1.0% regionally), Filipino at 3.2% (versus 1.2%), and New Zealand at 1.2% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Hedland is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 33.8% 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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South Hedland is a distinctively concentrated family-formation community, with individuals aged 25 - 44 representing 38.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 26.6% in Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ account for 4.5% compared to 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 32, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sat 8 years younger than Regional WA (40) and below the national median of 38 at the same Census. The 45 - 64 age group has shrunk from 22.7% at the Census to an estimated 20.9%.
Demographers project the 25 - 44 age bracket will experience the largest expansion by 2041, increasing by 945 residents (19%) to reach 5,951.
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 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 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 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 — 80 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,046 at the 2021 Census → 13,003 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 (SAL51372). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.