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Sunset Beach has an estimated 1,790 residents, up from 1,558 at the 2021 Census — a change of 232 people, or 14.9%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 1,000 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Sunset Beach has an estimated population of approximately 1,790 as of Aug 2026. This represents a rise of 232 people (14.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,558 people. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 1,787 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP update alongside 13 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Demographic density for the suburb of Sunset Beach sits at 1,000 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Outpacing both the wider SA3 territory and the SA4 region (8.2%), the suburb of Sunset Beach recorded 14.9% expansion from the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth engine, generating around 57.99999999999999% of total population additions over recent intervals, with overseas migration and natural increase also registering positive contributions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline) underpin AreaSearch's local modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for projecting trends beyond 2032 across all localities, age-cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks) are applied. Demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Sunset Beach will experience population growth above the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, adding 324 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 17.9% across the 16 years.
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24 new dwellings have been approved in Sunset Beach over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical zones, AreaSearch identifies an annual pace of roughly 4 dwellings approved in Sunset Beach, culminating in approximately 24 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 16 approvals have been documented. With an influx of 6.9 new residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 (the past 5 financial years), local demand substantially outstrips new building activity, exerting upward pressure on property values and intensifying buyer competition. Meanwhile, new residential construction averages an estimated value of $515,000—exceeding typical regional figures and pointing toward higher-spec building projects.
Reflecting the locality's overwhelmingly residential profile, commercial development approvals total just $53,000 this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Sunset Beach stands 11.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Rest of WA, providing steady options for purchasers while underpinning established home values. All recent approvals have consisted exclusively of detached dwellings, preserving the suburban character of the neighborhood with standalone houses that cater to space-oriented families. Recording approximately 94 people per approval, Sunset Beach displays the characteristics of an evolving community. Based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Sunset Beach is slated to add 321 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, newly added residential stock could trail population expansion, which may heighten market competition for purchasers and bolster real estate valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Sunset Beach, worth an estimated $55 million. 7 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. 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 economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works, major developments, and regional planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified no major projects anticipated to directly influence the immediate locality. Surrounding regional initiatives of interest include the Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route (DGN Route), Glenfield Commercial Retail Hub, Geraldton Heights Estate, and Geraldton Youth Precinct Masterplan Development, with key details provided below.
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Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion
A 30 million dollar expansion of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre on North West Coastal Highway that effectively doubles the precinct to 38,471 square metres of floor space across two parallel buildings. Construction is underway, with a relocated Bunnings Warehouse of 16,743 square metres taking the place of the existing Wonthella store, alongside a 5,072 square metre Harvey Norman, four additional bulky goods showrooms totalling 3,975 square metres, a vehicle service centre and a fast food outlet.A new KFC is part of the precinct upgrade and was reported as opening soon in early 2026. The works involve demolishing about 3,705 square metres of existing space while retaining 12,681 square metres, with the precinct extended toward Place Road and additional car parking added.
Fenix Resources Worker Dwellings
Development of 60 quality dwellings for Fenix Resources workers, with a project value of $30 million.
Youth Precinct Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the Youth Precinct on the Geraldton Foreshore, covering approximately 7,353 square metres of public open space on the site of the ageing existing precinct. The upgrade will deliver a skatepark, trampolines, a parkour course, a zipline, shaded seating areas, swings, and a renewed Rage Cage, along with lighting and CCTV. The Updated Masterplan was co-designed with local youth and endorsed by the City of Greater Geraldton Council in July 2025. Construction began the week of 27 July 2026 and is expected to take approximately six months to complete.
7-Eleven Service Station, Durlacher Street, Geraldton
Development of a 7-Eleven service station and convenience store at Lot 203 (179) Durlacher Street, Geraldton, on the southern portion of the Rigters IGA site. The 193 square metre store includes six refuelling bays, a fuel canopy, eight car parking bays, pylon signage, landscaping, and 24/7 operations. Approved by the Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP/24/02803) in March 2025 with a development value of $2.7 million. The proponent is Dunmarra Pty Ltd, with Planning Solutions acting as planning consultant and Hindley & Associates as building designers.Early-stage construction was confirmed underway in April 2026, with the store expected to open later in 2026. The nearby Flores Road store (Webberton) opened in October 2025 as Geraldton's first 7-Eleven.
Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP)
A transformative infrastructure project to future-proof the port and drive economic growth in the Mid West. Includes a new $52 million bulk materials handling facility (completion late 2026) and a proposed Surge Protection Breakwater. Total project value is $350 million.
Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus includes an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, a new integrated mental health service (with an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit), and a reconfigured main entry. The project is being implemented in stages to minimize disruption. The Geraldton Health Campus will be redeveloped to provide Midwest residents with safe and efficient care closer to home.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan
Local development plan and design guidelines applying to the hillside subdivision created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola. The LDP, adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton, guides how approximately 18 ocean-facing residential lots and one public open space lot are developed under R20 and R40 densities, with controls on building envelopes, height, setbacks, noise mitigation from Brand Highway and protection of the vegetated rear slope. The estate is now largely subdivided, with individual coastal lots along Brand Highway being marketed and sold for new homes, so build-out is progressing on a lot-by-lot basis rather than through a single builder.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway (Lots 219 and 220) Local Development Plan
Local Development Plan and detailed design guidelines for residential lots created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola. The plan has been adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton and prescribes additional requirements to the Residential Design Codes, including building envelopes, setbacks, height limits, noise and bushfire mitigation measures, and requirements to maintain views and ensure an attractive presentation to Brand Highway. The LDP remains listed as an operative planning document for the site in the Citys Local Development Plans register.
938 residents of Sunset Beach are employed, from a labour force of 948. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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. 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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Sunset Beach features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.1%, and 3.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 938 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional WA's 65.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 3.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, along with retail trade.
Health care & social assistance exhibits strong concentration locally, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.8% of workers residing in Sunset Beach, well below the 9.3% seen in Regional WA. Given the disparity between resident workers and local operational positions recorded in Census figures, this predominantly residential community offers relatively few commercial positions within its own borders. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, Sunset Beach recorded a 3.3% rise in employment alongside a 3.4% expansion in the labour pool, with the jobless rate holding virtually unchanged. In contrast, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives on future workforce needs in Sunset Beach are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections released in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been cross-referenced with local industry allocations to map potential employment trajectories. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance varies widely. Applying these industry weightings to the occupational profile of Sunset Beach suggests local employment could lift by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (a weighted structural extrapolation provided for context without factoring in localized population changes).
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Median household income in Sunset Beach is $1,740 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $888 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,032 a year against an average of $71,733. 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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show local earnings exceeding national benchmarks. Among taxpayers, the median income sits at $58,032 and the average income reaches $71,733, set against Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Incorporating a 10.93% lift in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places updated estimates around $64,375 (median) and $79,573 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 65th percentile ($888 weekly), while household earnings reached the 49th percentile. Looking at distribution brackets, 38.1% of residents (681 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider patterns where 31.1% of the region falls into this tier.
After meeting housing costs, households retain 87.3% of their income, indicating healthy discretionary capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunset Beach had 584 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. 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, standalone houses made up 93.0% of residential structures in Sunset Beach, while semi-detached properties, units, and other formats comprised 7.0%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings throughout Regional WA. Outright property ownership in Sunset Beach matched the broader regional rate at 33.2%, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged homes (33.7%) and rental properties (33.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the locality were $1,517, coming in lower than the Regional WA figure of $1,560, whereas typical weekly rent was $310 compared to $265 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, Sunset Beach mortgage commitments remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit substantially under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunset Beach counted 584 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 671 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% 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 constitute 72.3% of local households, consisting of couples without children (31.3%), couples with children (25.3%), and single parent arrangements (12.8%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 27.7%, made up of lone person residences at 25.2% and group living quarters at 3.1%. The area records an average household size of 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.5 average observed across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Sunset Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education rates highlight a distinct structural profile, with 18.5% of residents possessing tertiary qualifications compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 12.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Meanwhile, technical and trade expertise is widespread, with 42.5% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, spanning certificates (31.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Engagement in formal study is notably broad, with 30.0% of the population participating in education. This proportion comprises 11.1% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary institutions, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Getting around Sunset Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Sunset Beach contains 23 operating public transit stops accommodating local bus connections. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that generate 99 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical household distances to the nearest boarding point averaging 155 meters. Given its primarily residential setting, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 vehicles per household. Additionally, 3.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 14 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop location.
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68.1% of residents in Sunset Beach report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 based on chronic illness figures and mortality indicators highlight notable health challenges, with common medical issues observed across both older and younger cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is elevated at roughly 56% of the population (~996 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading declared ailments, affecting 9.6 and 8.7% of the community respectively, whereas 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age cohorts register an above-average incidence of chronic conditions. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 16.3% of the locality (291 people), below the 19.1% recorded in Regional WA, with national comparative standings positioned even higher than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sunset Beach is largely Australian-born, at 81.7% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.1%) and English (29.3%). 5.4% 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 measures place Sunset Beach below national norms, with Australian citizens comprising 85.0% of the populace, 81.7% born domestically, and 90.3% using solely English in household environments. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 48.6% of residents. Islam demonstrates the most prominent relative overrepresentation, encompassing 2.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Examining parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries among Sunset Beach residents are Australian (31.1%), English (29.3%), and Scottish (6.6%). Noticeable variations appear across other origins, with New Zealand ancestry standing at 1.2% locally (versus 0.9% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and Maori ancestry at 1.0% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunset Beach is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.8% 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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Age distributions in Sunset Beach align closely with Regional WA benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of only 2.8 percentage points across the four main age tiers. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and 4 years below the Regional WA Census figure of 40. Since the Census, the cohort of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) has declined from 25.7% to an estimated 22.6%. The most substantial demographic increase leading up to 2041 is anticipated among younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 188 residents (36%) to reach 714.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunset Beach
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,558 at the 2021 Census → 1,790 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 (SAL51419). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.