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Tapping has an estimated 10,408 residents, up from 9,547 at the 2021 Census — a change of 861 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 2,999 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 evaluations of broader regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Tapping records an estimated population of approximately 10,408 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 861 residents (9.0%) over the 9,547 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced this 10,408 resident total after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 in combination with newly confirmed residential addresses since the Census date. With a density of 2,999 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Tapping sits within the highest quartile among national territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 9.0% post-censal expansion rate is within 0.5 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, highlighting healthy expansion dynamics. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion locally, generating roughly 62.0% of recent population increases. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) have been applied by AreaSearch for local SA2 boundaries. For unrepresented SA2 zones as well as all projections extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates drawn from the 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (benchmarked to 2022). Looking ahead, demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Tapping will experience growth sitting slightly below the national median across assessed statistical territories, adding 619 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures to achieve an overall 16-year increase of 6.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
118 new dwellings have been approved in Tapping over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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 from statistical territory figures, AreaSearch reveals that approximately 23 residential approvals occur annually in Tapping, accumulating to an estimated 118 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 29 recorded to date in FY-25. Over this same 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 7.9 new residents per constructed dwelling indicates that housing additions are substantially trailing demand, which commonly intensifies competition among buyers and exerts upward pressure on prices, alongside an average construction value of $454,000 per dwelling.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $698,000 during this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character. When measured against Greater Perth, construction activity in Tapping is noticeably subdued (88.0% below the regional per-capita rate). Such restricted building volumes typically bolster pricing and demand across established homes, even as construction speed has picked up recently. Volumes are similarly restrained compared to countrywide levels, indicating a mature housing landscape and potential constraints on site development. Additionally, all recent construction works have focused on stand-alone houses, reinforcing suburban appeal for purchasers seeking greater space. Generating roughly 383 people per approval, the local property landscape demonstrates characteristics of a well-established market. Demographic forecasts project that Tapping will add 619 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly baseline. Sustaining current building volumes will allow residential supply to sufficiently satisfy upcoming demand, establishing constructive circumstances for purchasers while offering potential to surpass current expansion projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tapping, worth an estimated $25.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Regional performance and property dynamics are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, local infrastructure programs, and major development works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects that are expected to influence the immediate surroundings. Key initiatives comprise the Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade, Banksia Grove District Centre, Wanneroo Road Duplication - Joondalup Drive to Flynn Drive, and the Joondalup Health Campus Redevelopment, with primary highlights outlined below.
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Banksia Grove Village Redevelopment
A 22 million dollar expansion of the Coles-anchored Banksia Grove Village. Approved by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel in April 2025, the three-stage project adds a 750-patron tavern with a kids play area, a swim school, three fast food outlets, and a drive-through liquor store. The redevelopment features a new pedestrian promenade, plaza, and six retail tenancies with alfresco dining, supported by 81 additional car bays and a new access point from Ghost Gum Boulevard.
Banksia Grove West Primary School
New $51 million public primary school under construction in the western part of Banksia Grove, about 27km north of the Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo. Delivered by the Department of Education WA, the school is designed for 550 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 plus around 50 students in an education support program, and is intended to relieve enrolment pressure on Grandis Primary School and other schools in the fast-growing northern corridor. Facilities include two double-storey classroom blocks, a single-storey block with education support classrooms and specialist science and art rooms, an administration, library and staff room block, a covered assembly building with music room and canteen, a dedicated kindergarten and pre-primary block with specialised play space, and an education support centre with therapy room, sensory room and covered bus drop-off.External works cover car parking, street bays, shade shelters, bike parking, hard courts and landscaping. Carabiner Architects designed the project and Universal Constructions holds the head construction contract, with Ricciardo Earthmoving delivering site clearing, bulk earthworks (about 15,000 cubic metres of sand removed), kerbing, carpark and paving preparation across the second half of 2025 and into early 2026. Early works began in September 2025 and the school is scheduled to open for the start of the 2027 school year. The project forms part of the WA Government's broader $5.4 billion school infrastructure investment program. Banksia Grove West Primary School is the planning name and the final name is yet to be confirmed.
Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade
The City of Wanneroo proposes to upgrade Flynn Drive to a dual carriageway between Tranquil Vista and Old Yanchep Road, supporting the growing Neerabup Industrial Estate. This staged project includes upgrading intersections, constructing shared-use paths, and expanding the road network to handle increased traffic volumes. Construction is anticipated to commence during the 2026/2027 financial year.
Halcyon Illyarrie
A boutique 153-home land lease retirement community for over-55s within Stockland's wider Illyarrie masterplanned community at Sinagra, on the former Inghams chicken factory site. Homes are single storey with a 7-Star NatHERS energy rating target, solar panels, and induction cooktops. Facilities include a clubhouse with library, cinema, function room, games area, and a health and wellness centre with magnesium pool, gym, spa, and pickleball courts. Civil works and housing construction are underway on Stage 1, with more than 60 percent of homes sold at the Foundation Release and prices starting from $635,000.
Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Expansion
Completed Ramsay Health Care funded expansion of Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus, opened in February 2026. The expansion delivered six operating suites including two shared public and private theatres, two day procedure suites, a day surgery admissions unit, 30 medical beds, 22 surgical beds, 30 shelled beds for future use, expanded back-of-house facilities and a private kitchen. The upgrade improves private health services for Perth's northern suburbs and complements the wider Joondalup Health Campus redevelopment.
Yellagonga Regional Park Improvement Project
State Government funded program to enhance Yellagonga Regional Park through new recreation and environmental infrastructure. Completed works include the Yalbunullup mountain bike trail network, bird viewing tower, accessible boardwalks, pathways, signage and rehabilitation. Construction continues on the Luisini Winery nature playground and Perry's Paddock car park, with further park improvements scheduled through 2026.
Carramar Village
A Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre featuring a supermarket, BWS, and around 15 to 17 specialty stores including dining, beauty, and health services. The centre also secured development approval for a two-storey childcare and gym development on site.
Joondalup Performing Arts and Cultural Facility
Proposed state-of-the-art performing arts venue planned for Lot 1001 Teakle Court in the Joondalup City Centre. The proposed facility is designed to feature primary theatre auditoriums, rehearsal spaces, and cultural exhibition galleries serving as a premier arts and entertainment hub for northern metropolitan Perth. The City of Joondalup continues to review business cases and funding models for the project site.
6,250 residents of Tapping are employed, from a labour force of 6,406. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 76.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,285, about 70% 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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The local labor force in Tapping is characterized by strong skill levels and robust participation in essential services, registering an unemployment rate of only 2.4% alongside an estimated 3.1% yearly employment expansion according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 6,250, while the local jobless rate sat 1.8% below the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth, supported by an exceptional 76.9% labor participation rate against 69.9% regionally. Census records show a modest 7.9% working from home, a figure that should be viewed alongside the prevailing conditions of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Primary employment sectors for residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce demonstrates marked concentration in construction, where resident representation reaches 1.4 times regional levels. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for a smaller share at 5.8% compared to the regional figure of 8.2%. The largely residential landscape generates fewer employment opportunities within the immediate area, as reflected when comparing resident worker numbers against local job counts at the Census. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures across regional statistical zones, the 12 months leading to March 2026 experienced a 3.1% increase in employment alongside a 3.3% expansion in the labor pool, which lifted unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same interval, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labor supply growth of 2.5%, and an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Looking further ahead, national outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential local workforce requirements across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across individual industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Tapping's industry composition suggests potential local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tapping is $2,359 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,509 a year against an average of $77,043. 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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Taxpayer income within the suburb of Tapping sits comfortably above nationwide standards based on ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch. Across taxpayers in the suburb of Tapping, the median income is $62,509 while the average income reaches $77,043, whereas Greater Perth records figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Accounting for a 10.93% lift in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate levels of approximately $69,341 for median earnings and $85,464 for average earnings. Census metrics place local family, household, and personal earnings within the 73rd to 86th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest proportion (37.8% or 3,934 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with the wider metropolitan share of 32.0%. A substantial 34.2% earn more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting affluent pockets that support local commerce. While accommodation costs account for 15.3% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable income at the 85th percentile and positions the district in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tapping had 3,066 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Tapping during the most recent Census consisted of 96.1% separate houses and 3.9% alternative formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), differing from the broader Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats. Outright property ownership stood at 20.4%, trailing the metropolitan level, while remaining households were either servicing a mortgage (62.1%) or leasing (17.5%). Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,000 against $1,907 across Perth metro, with weekly median rents reaching $430 compared to $350 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates surpass the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tapping counted 3,066 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,343 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 13% 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 the vast majority of local households at 85.6%, comprising couples with children at 50.9%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent families representing 11.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.4%, made up of lone person households at 13.0% and group households at 1.3%. The typical household size sits at 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.8% of adults in Tapping hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,218 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment among residents aged 15+ in Tapping stands at 21.8%, trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and pointing toward room for higher academic qualification uptake. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 16.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 3.5%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 41.2% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical training—specifically advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (28.5%). Current participation in study programs is substantial, encompassing 34.1% of the resident base. Broken down by stage, this includes 13.3% attending primary school, 10.4% in secondary schooling, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tapping reaches 38 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit coverage in Tapping encompasses 38 active bus stops that provide connectivity across the district. A network of 3 separate bus routes operates through these stops, generating 728 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 248 meters from their closest transit point. Due to the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles serving as the dominant mode for 84% of commuters and rail capturing 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages.
Meanwhile, a modest 7.9% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by contemporary COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules deliver an average of 104 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 19 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Tapping report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 in Tapping rank above typical benchmarks under AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality statistics, with general population illness rates remaining subdued despite elevated incidence among senior, high-risk groups, alongside extensive private medical insurance held by approximately 58% of the community (~6,014 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 7.1 and 6.9% of residents respectively, whereas 75.9% reported complete absence of chronic medical diagnoses compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts maintain strong health profiles with minimal long-term health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.2% of the local population (1,269 people), below the Greater Perth level of 15.9%, while holding a comparatively lower ranking relative to the national elderly demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.3% of Tapping residents were born overseas and 14.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Tapping exhibits greater multicultural breadth than most comparable suburban environments, with 45.3% of the community born overseas and 14.2% using a language other than English in the household. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 44.0% of residents. A notable divergence from regional patterns is found in the Other category, which represents 1.9% locally against 1.4% throughout Greater Perth. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, English heritage leads at 35.1% in Tapping (exceeding the regional share of 28.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 19.9% and Scottish at 8.5%.
Notable variation is also evident among other backgrounds, with South Australian heritage representing 2.3% locally compared to 1.0% across the region, Welsh comprising 1.0% against 0.7%, and New Zealand ancestry sitting at 1.1% versus 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tapping is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Tapping represents a mature, established family setting. Young people and children aged 0 - 24 constitute 35.7% of the population as at August 2026, higher than the 30.5% recorded across Greater Perth, while senior residents aged 65+ account for 12.2% compared to 15.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years below the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred among senior residents, whose population share rose from 9.7% to an estimated 12.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that senior cohorts will see the largest expansion, increasing by 707 (56%) to reach 1,977, whereas child, youth, and early-to-mid adult demographics are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tapping
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,547 at the 2021 Census → 10,408 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 (SAL51435). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.