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St James (WA) has an estimated 5,700 residents, up from 4,894 at the 2021 Census — a change of 806 people, or 16.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,434 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing on broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, place the population of the suburb of St James (WA) at approximately 5,700 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 806 people (16.5%) compared to the 4,894 people recorded in the 2021 Census. These figures stem from an estimated resident count of 5,695, calculated following the ABS release of ERP data in June 2025 together with 25 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, the suburb of St James (WA) exhibits a population density of 3,433 persons per square kilometer, situating it within the top quartile of Australian localities evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the 9.5% nationwide benchmark and the wider SA3 region, the 16.5% rate of population increase established the suburb of St James (WA) as a prominent local growth corridor, with international migration serving as virtually the exclusive catalyst for recent net inflows. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline for SA2 divisions, supplemented by age-cohort trajectories from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region figures (also pegged to 2022 data) for unmapped territories and the post-2032 horizon. Over the 16 years leading up to 2041, aggregated SA2 modeling anticipates that the suburb of St James (WA) will add 446 persons, translating to an overall rise of 7.7%. This pace of expansion sits slightly underneath the national median for statistical zones across Australia.
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78 new dwellings have been approved in St James (WA) over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building figures by AreaSearch reveal that St James averages approximately 15 residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 78 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 18 approvals have been logged. With an average of 8.4 new residents per year per dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), structural demand continues to outpace additions to housing stock, creating conditions for heightened competition and price gains, while new dwellings are developed with an average construction value of $437,000.
Additionally, commercial development shows considerable strength, supported by $69.1 million in commercial building approvals registered during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction in St James is roughly half that of Greater Perth and places within the 58th percentile nationally, though local building momentum has recently accelerated. These comparatively modest building levels relative to national trends reflect a mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. The mix of new construction includes 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering an increasing variety of medium-density formats that bridge the gap between compact, accessible dwellings and larger standalone houses. The ratio of roughly 239 people per dwelling approval indicates ongoing capacity for additional development. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, future forecasts project St James will absorb 441 residents by 2041. Although local construction activity currently matches projected demographic requirements, prospective buyers could encounter elevated competition as the resident base expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St James (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside St James (WA), worth an estimated $20 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.06 billion. 10 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and precincts & urban renewal. 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, regional planning, and public capital works play a substantial role in shaping community outcomes. In St James, AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key initiatives with local impact, including the Elizabeth Baillie Park Redevelopment Project, the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, the Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin, and the Heartwood Bentley - Bentley Redevelopment Project.
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Elizabeth Baillie Park Redevelopment Project
The Town of Victoria Park has completed the 4.7 hectare Elizabeth Baillie Park redevelopment as part of the wider Elizabeth Baillie Precinct transformation. The $8.1 million upgrade delivered the Mildred Creak Playground, Western Australia's first Autism Association WA endorsed playground for neurodiverse children, an amphitheatre, nature play spaces, BBQ facilities, accessible Changing Places amenities, new pathways, landscaping and community gathering spaces. The park officially opened in March 2026 alongside the restored Elizabeth Baillie House (Baillie Hill).
Woolworths East Victoria Park
A $27.5 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) at the corner of Albany Highway and Shepperton Road, East Victoria Park. The development comprises a 3,755 square metre Woolworths supermarket, nine specialty retail tenancies (740 square metres), three food-and-beverage tenancies (256 square metres), a 94-place childcare centre (675 square metres internal plus 645 square metres external play area), and approximately 232 car parking bays across two basement levels and at-grade. The project targets a 5-star Green Star rating and will revitalise a prominent gateway site in East Victoria Park.Development Application DA 5.2024.212.1 / DAP/24/02746 was considered by the Metro-Inner Development Assessment Panel (MIDAP) on 26 June 2025 following a recommendation for approval from the Town of Victoria Park. The application no longer appears on the DAP current applications register, indicating the panel has issued its determination.
Edward Millen Heritage Precinct
Adaptive heritage redevelopment of the state heritage-listed Edward Millen House and surrounding buildings into a vibrant community hospitality precinct. Led by Blackoak Capital Ventures under a 20-year lease with the Town of Victoria Park and supported by $4 million in Australian Government funding, the project restores the Federation Queen Anne Rotunda building (housing a cafe, bakery and museum), the Mildred Creak building (bar, bistro and microbrewery), childcare, a gelateria, gallery, and art studio. The adjacent Edward Millen Park is being upgraded ($8.1M) with a neurodiverse playground, amphitheatre, nature play areas and a Changing Places facility.Construction commenced October 2024 with completion targeted for late 2025.
Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin
Research-led digital twin project at Curtin University's Bentley campus supporting the Pathways to Net Zero Precincts program. The project is piloting an integrated digital twin platform using real-time building sensor data to improve space utilisation, operational energy efficiency, Consumer Energy Resource integration, and precinct-scale decarbonisation. During 2025-2026 the project progressed from initial platform development into active pilot operation with preliminary findings being applied to future campus renewal and sustainability planning.
Australian Hockey Centre
A 163 million dollar redevelopment of the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University's Bentley campus into Australia's premier hockey destination. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 with ADCO Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project will deliver four outdoor pitches (at least two at International Hockey Federation Category 1 standard), a new indoor hockey centre with two FIH-standard courts, a 1,000-seat covered stadium expandable to 10,000 spectators in event mode, high-performance training facilities including gym, recovery, physio and athlete wellbeing areas, modern broadcast infrastructure, community changerooms, and administration offices for Hockey Australia and Hockey WA.The centre will serve as the official home of Hockey Australia's Centre of Excellence and High Performance Program through to 2042, supporting the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos for the next four Olympic cycles. Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, the build will support more than 200 jobs and contribute approximately 34.4 million dollars to WA's Gross State Product. The first of the four new international-standard pitches was completed in May 2025 ahead of major works. The project forms part of the WA Government's PlayOn WA initiative.
Bentley Parkscapes Program
The City of Canning has completed the redesign of six parks in Bentley, including Sill Park, Chapman Park, Hillview Park, Dumond Park, Warwick Park, and Wyong Park, to provide additional opportunities for local community members and those in the wider City of Canning area, making Bentley a more desirable location for outdoor activities for all ages. Features include upgraded playgrounds, sports courts, sensory gardens, seating, lighting, and environmental enhancements.
Oats Street North Residential Development
Medium-density residential infill project by Cedar Woods, proposing approximately 180 apartments and townhouses, located directly opposite the new Oats Street Station as part of the METRONET East redevelopment area. The project is currently in the planning stage, guided by the Town of Victoria Park's Oats Street Station Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) which encourages higher density, mixed-use development near the station.
167-169 Bank Street Development
Residential development featuring 73 multi-story apartments across 3 levels with ground-floor commercial spaces. Located in the heart of East Victoria Park's commercial strip.
3,522 residents of St James (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 3,599. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 4,276, about 75% 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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Workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch highlight an educated local labor pool in St James, strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate standing at 2.1%, and an estimated 1.4% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,522, while the local jobless rate sits 2.1% lower than the 4.2% figure for Greater Perth. Labor force participation is typical at 73.1%, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Meanwhile, Census findings showed that only 7.1% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food. In particular, accommodation & food demonstrates a distinct local concentration, accounting for 1.4 times the regional proportion of jobs. Conversely, construction remains underrepresented, engaging 7.9% of the local workforce relative to 9.3% across Greater Perth. The discrepancy between the resident workforce and the local daytime working population indicates that the suburb serves mainly as a residential enclave with relatively few internal employment positions. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, ABS and SALM statistical series synthesized by AreaSearch indicate that local employment expanded by 1.4% alongside a 1.1% gain in the labor force, which lowered local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment and a 2.5% increase in the labor pool, resulting in unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 suggest broader national employment growth will reach 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped onto the existing industry distribution of St James for illustrative weighting purposes, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, without incorporating localized population shifts.
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Median household income in St James (WA) is $1,827 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $888 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,650 a year against an average of $72,077. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO tax data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that income levels in the suburb of St James sit above national averages, with a median taxable income of $60,650 and a mean of $72,077, compared to Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $67,279 for the median and $79,955 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census situated household, family, and individual earnings around the 59th percentile nationally, with the largest group comprising 34.9% of residents (1,989 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the broader area where 32.0% fall into this range.
Mortgage and rental expenses absorb 16.6% of income, while overall disposable earnings place in the 54th percentile and the suburb ranks in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St James (WA) had 1,937 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 4% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in St James was divided into 70.2% detached houses and 29.8% alternative dwelling formats (semi-detached dwellings, units, and other structures), compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Outright home ownership stood at 18.2%, below the wider metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 34.3% and rental accommodations represented 47.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,842 sat below the Perth metro average of $1,907 and the Australian figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $330, notably lower than both the Perth metro benchmark of $350 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St James (WA) counted 1,937 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,256 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in St James, representing 59.5% of households. This figure includes couples without children (24.2%), couples with children (23.9%), and single parent families (8.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 40.5%, comprising lone person households at 30.1% and group living arrangements at 10.8%. With an average of 2.4 persons, the typical household size is marginally smaller than the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.3% of adults in St James (WA) hold a university qualification, including 26.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 193 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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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Residents of St James exhibit high levels of educational attainment, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both WA (27.9%) and the wider SA4 region (29.9%). Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 26.9%, followed by postgraduate awards at 10.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well established, held by 29.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificate credentials (18.3%). A significant 33.1% of local residents are actively pursuing formal study. Among these students, 12.9% are undertaking tertiary studies, 7.0% attend primary school, and 5.9% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St James (WA) reaches 25 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis identifies 25 public transport stops throughout St James, all offering bus connections across 12 individual routes that provide 2,181 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with the average distance to the closest stop being 152 meters. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of journeys are outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 79% of work travel and buses carrying 11%. Dwellings hold an average of 1.3 vehicles, sitting below the regional average, while 7.1% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions.
Bus services generate an average of 311 trips daily across the network, which equates to roughly 87 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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75.0% of residents in St James (WA) report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch show that St James aligns closely with national standards for mortality and common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, taken up by roughly 56% of the population (~3,181 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. The primary reported chronic conditions among local residents are mental health disorders (9.4%) and asthma (6.3%), while 75.0% reported no diagnosed medical issues, exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 71.9%. Working-age adults display standard health patterns. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 5.9% of the local population (336 people), below the 15.9% observed across Greater Perth, and experience above-average health relative to older cohorts nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.3% of St James (WA) residents were born overseas and 30.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St James displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 41.3% of inhabitants born overseas and 30.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 35.5% of the community. In addition, Buddhism shows a notable local concentration at 5.8%, compared to 2.7% throughout Greater Perth. Parental ancestry records show the three largest backgrounds are English (23.2%), Australian (19.6%), and Other (16.3%), with the Other category notably higher than the regional level of 11.2%. Other distinct community representations include Korean ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.3% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.8%), and Welsh background at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St James (WA) is 30, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.7% 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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Demographically, the suburb of St James (WA) is characterized by a youthful, largely pre-family demographic. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 identify 45.5% of residents as young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 30.9% in Greater Perth, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 5.9% versus 15.9% regionally. The median age is an estimated 30 as at August 2026, down from 32 at the 2021 Census, which compares to 37 across Greater Perth and 38 nationally at the same Census. The proportion of young to middle-aged adults expanded from 39.2% at the Census to an estimated 45.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 45 - 64 are projected to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 192 (18%) to reach 1,286, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to be the fastest-growing proportionally, rising 25% to 422 residents, alongside projected reductions in children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St James (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Jul 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,894 at the 2021 Census → 5,700 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 (SAL51402). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.