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Trigg has an estimated 3,213 residents, up from 2,855 at the 2021 Census — a change of 358 people, or 12.5%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,350 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 evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates and address verifications conducted since the Census, the suburb of Trigg houses approximately 3,213 people as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,855 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 358 residents, or 12.5%. This updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 3,200 determined from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 21 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density reaches 1,350 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 12.5% increase recorded in the suburb of Trigg since the 2021 census outperformed the broader Australian figure of 9.5%, positioning the locality at the forefront of regional growth. Inbound overseas migration served as the core catalyst, generating around 72.0% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increases likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 zones. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilizing 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead, the suburb of Trigg is on track for population growth that exceeds the national median across statistical areas, with cumulative SA2-tier modeling projecting an addition of 557 persons by 2041, representing a total 16-year expansion of 16.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
45 new dwellings have been approved in Trigg over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that approximately 9 residential dwellings receive planning consent annually in Trigg, culminating in about 45 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 20 building approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, new development saw an influx of 4.8 incoming residents per completed residence each year, illustrating that housing creation falls well behind local demand and reinforcing upward pricing pressure and buyer competition. Furthermore, new properties feature an average build valuation of $1,506,000, underscoring a strong builder focus on high-end, luxury residential construction.
In per capita construction terms, Trigg tracks at roughly 75% of the level recorded across Greater Perth, placing it at the 74th percentile among areas assessed nationally, despite a recent upswing in building activity. Detached houses constitute 82.0% of recent approvals while townhouses and apartments make up 18.0%, preserving the conventional low-density suburban fabric tailored toward family living. Registering roughly 151 people per dwelling approval, Trigg exhibits classic indicators of a growing market. Moving forward, projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Trigg will expand by 544 residents by 2041. If prevailing construction rates continue, the pace of new home additions may fail to satisfy incoming population requirements, potentially intensifying market competition and elevating asset valuations.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Trigg, worth an estimated $83 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.27 billion. 21 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, public planning, and civic works play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 major initiatives positioned to affect the area, notably the Sorrento Beach Estate - Stage 3 Release, the Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, the Coastal Boardwalk Feasibility Study, and the Star Swamp Bushland Reserve Conservation Upgrades.
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331 West Coast Drive Trigg
331 West Coast Drive is a boutique collection of five luxury beachfront apartments designed by MJA Studio. Developed by Westbridge Funds Management, the project offers panoramic coastal views and includes a ground floor commercial space.
Sorrento Beach Estate - Stage 3 Release
Final stage release of premium coastal land lots in the established Sorrento Beach Estate precinct, offering elevated ocean view homesites close to Hillarys Boat Harbour and local amenities.
Coastal Boardwalk Feasibility Study
City of Stirling feasibility study for iconic coastal boardwalk linking Scarborough to Trigg Beach over ~4.5km stretch. Project aims to enhance coastal connectivity and create world-class pedestrian/cycling infrastructure along pristine coastline.
West Village
A landmark luxury residential development featuring 253 apartments across two buildings of 14 and 23 storeys. West Village offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and urban convenience, positioned adjacent to the redeveloped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio, the development features over 2,500 square meters of resort-style amenities including swimming pool with private cabanas, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wine lounge, and golf simulator. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean views over North Beach and Trigg, along with vistas of Lake Gwelup and Perth city skyline.The development emphasizes sustainability with a 7-star NatHERS rating, extensive landscaping with over 13,000 plants and trees, and deep soil zones connecting to neighboring Trigg Bushland. With over 220 million dollars in sales achieved, West Village represents one of Perth's most significant luxury apartment developments, offering one to four-bedroom residences and nine exclusive penthouses. Construction was anticipated to commence in mid-2024 with tier one builder Roberts Co in discussions to undertake the build.
The Dunes Beachfront Residences
A $450-million luxury beachfront residential development by Edge Visionary Living, featuring two buildings (East and West) with 235 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, sub-penthouses, and penthouses offering panoramic north-west ocean views to Rottnest Island and Trigg bushland. Designed by Hillam Architects with a curved facade inspired by coastal sand dunes. Resort-style amenities include a 25m lagoon pool and pavilion, gymnasium, yoga retreat, games room, formal and informal residents' lounges, wine cellar and tasting room, sunset bar, sauna, steam room, and library.Premium finishes include Gaggenau appliances and double-glazed windows. Awarded Best Waterfront Development in Australia at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. Construction underway since October 2024, with completion anticipated in 2027 due to reported delays.
Stephenson Avenue Extension
A transformative road infrastructure project extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to the Mitchell Freeway. Phase 1 (completed Feb 2022) established the link to Flax Way. Phase 2, currently in finishing stages, includes a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, an 80-metre-long bridge over the freeway and rail line, and a major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange from 18 to 30 stands. The project aims to reduce congestion on Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street while unlocking 55 hectares of land for future urban renewal and housing in the Stirling City Centre.
Star Swamp Bushland Reserve Conservation Upgrades
Environmental fencing upgrades to protect unique threatened wildlife including rainbow bee-eaters, quendas, and cockatoos. Features lower-height fencing set back from paths for immersive walking experiences while maintaining conservation value and firefighter access.
Doubleview Underground Power Project
Conversion of existing overhead distribution powerlines to underground infrastructure in Doubleview as part of the Network Renewal Undergrounding Program Pilot (NRUPP). The project is delivered jointly by Western Power and the City of Stirling to improve network safety, power reliability, and streetscape canopy growth.
1,832 residents of Trigg are employed, from a labour force of 1,855. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,557, about 80% 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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Trigg possesses an accomplished workforce with extensive representation in knowledge-based roles, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.2%, and annual job growth of 3.6% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 1,832 local residents were actively employed, while unemployment sat 3.0% below the 4.2% figure observed across Greater Perth, alongside a participation rate identical to the wider metropolitan level of 69.9%. Census records show 15.9% of workers operated remotely from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions must be noted. The primary industry sectors providing employment to residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.
Specialization in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, with the suburb capturing 1.6 times the regional employment proportion. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing comprises merely 1.6% of local employment against 4.7% regionally. Comparisons between working and resident counts at the Census point to relatively constrained job opportunities situated directly within the locality. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force increased by 3.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Trigg. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Trigg's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Trigg is $2,779 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,110 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,223 a year against an average of $111,312. The average runs 59% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Trigg within the highest percentile nationally for earnings. Taxpayers in the suburb of Trigg record a median income of $70,223 and an average income of $111,312, surpassing Greater Perth where corresponding figures reach $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $77,898 for median earnings and $123,478 for the average. Census 2021 figures similarly position household, family, and individual income tiers between the 86th and 94th national percentiles.
Income distributions demonstrate that 35.9% of the population (1,153 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads with 32.0%. High earners are heavily represented, with 47.5% taking home over $3,000 each week, underpinning notable spending capacity. After meeting accommodation expenses, residents preserve 88.2% of their income, which places the suburb in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Trigg had 1,001 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $485 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential profile of Trigg at the most recent Census comprised 86.8% separate houses alongside 13.2% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to Perth metro where detached houses represented 77.8% and alternative formats 22.1%. Outright home ownership reached 49.0%, noticeably exceeding the metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.3% and rental accommodations made up 11.6%. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $3,000 against $1,907 across Perth metro, while weekly median rents were $485 compared to the metropolitan standard of $350. Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, housing costs in Trigg are elevated, sitting well above the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Trigg counted 1,001 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,127 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 78.0% of local living arrangements, with couples raising children representing 41.9%, childless couples comprising 29.7%, and single parent households making up 6.2%. Non-family residences make up the remaining 22.0%, consisting of 18.4% single-occupant homes and 3.5% group residences. Average household occupancy sits at 2.7 people, marginally higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Trigg hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among Trigg residents comfortably exceeds broader standards, with 44.9% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of advanced credentials equips the community well for professional and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 31.0%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational and technical expertise is likewise widespread, with 26.9% of residents aged 15+ having vocational training, split between advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 15.4%.
Participation in study is robust, with 30.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, 10.3% are in primary school, 9.1% attend secondary institutions, and 6.5% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Trigg reaches 12 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. 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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The local transit system includes 12 public transport bus stops located across Trigg. These facilities are served by 2 distinct bus routes, delivering a collective 360 passenger trips every week. Commuters enjoy convenient access, with an average distance of 228 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential nature, outbound travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of commute journeys and trains carrying 7%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional norm at 1.8 cars per dwelling. Additionally, 15.9% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 51 daily services across the network, translating to roughly 30 weekly departures from each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in Trigg report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 compiled by AreaSearch reveal highly favorable outcomes in Trigg, marked by low chronic disease rates and reduced mortality across every age tier. Private health insurance participation is exceptionally strong, covering approximately 71% of the population (2,293 people), well ahead of the 59.0% recorded in Greater Perth and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 6.8 and 5.8% of the populace respectively, while 75.2% of residents report having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. The working-age cohort displays sound vitality with minimal chronic health issues.
Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over constitute 21.2% of the local population (681 people), exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, and health metrics among older residents remain high relative to nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Trigg is largely Australian-born, at 77.3% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a relatively homogeneous profile in Trigg, where 77.3% of inhabitants were born in Australia, 92.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.2% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.8% of the community. The most distinct relative variance appears in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% of the local population compared with 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common among Trigg residents at 29.7%, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.1% (well above the 21.2% regional figure) and Irish ancestry at 8.7%.
Distinct concentrations are also evident across other lineages, with Italian ancestry recorded at 6.4% (vs 4.2% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 1.0% (vs 1.0%), and French ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Trigg is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% 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 Trigg features a mature demographic profile relative to Greater Perth. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that 21.2% of the population consists of seniors and retirees aged 65+, compared to 15.9% across the wider capital, whereas young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 21.6% against a metropolitan share of 30.9%. The median age is estimated at 42, declining slightly from 43 at the 2021 Census but remaining 5 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. Following the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort shifted from 20.0% to an estimated 21.6%.
Projections through 2041 indicate that older demographics will drive future additions, growing by 342 residents (50%) to reach 1,023, while the young to middle-aged demographic is anticipated to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Trigg
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,855 at the 2021 Census → 3,213 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 (SAL51470). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.