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Vasse has an estimated 3,413 residents, up from 2,853 at the 2021 Census — a change of 560 people, or 19.6%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 463 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. Density is about 95 people per 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 ABS population revisions alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Vasse recorded an estimated count of approximately 3,413 residents by Aug 2026. This figures an expansion of 560 people (19.6%) relative to the 2,853 individuals tallied during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this trajectory following an estimated resident population of 3,377 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 463 validated new addresses recorded after Census night. The current population translates to a density of 94 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space and room to support further building.
Outperforming both the Rest of WA and the wider Australian benchmark (9.5%), the 19.6% surge since the 2021 Census highlights the suburb of Vasse as an outstanding growth center. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been interstate arrivals, accounting for roughly 83.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each individual SA2 area published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) have been integrated by AreaSearch. For non-covered SA2s and all forward estimates beyond 2032, growth rates across age groups sourced from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (benchmarked to 2022) are applied. Factoring in expected demographic trends, the suburb of Vasse is set to exceed non-metropolitan median growth paths, with combined SA2 models anticipating a gain of 572 persons by 2041, representing a 15.7% total rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
460 new dwellings have been approved in Vasse over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 27 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 82 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS residential approval records indicate that annual approvals in Vasse average approximately 92 new homes. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), around 460 residential consents were issued in total, alongside 55 recorded during FY-25 to date. An intake of 1.2 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-aligned supply and demand that fosters balanced market conditions. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $538,000—slightly above regional averages—highlighting a commitment to superior build quality.
Meanwhile, non-residential approvals stand at $533,000 for the ongoing financial year, reflecting a minimal volume of commercial building initiatives. Per capita residential approval volumes in Vasse surpass the Rest of WA by 121.0%, affording prospective homeowners an extensive array of options despite an overall deceleration in recent construction rates. This level also considerably outpaces national figures, underscoring substantial developer enthusiasm for the district. The composition of approved residential building is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 98.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising 2.0%, thereby preserving the local low-density aesthetic that caters to buyers seeking spacious family residences. Backed by a metric of around 74 people per dwelling approval, Vasse demonstrates classic attributes of an active growth corridor. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures forecast an increase of 536 residents for Vasse leading into 2041. Given prevailing patterns of residential development, upcoming construction pipelines appear well positioned to accommodate demand, establishing supportive purchasing conditions while potentially facilitating population increases beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Vasse, worth an estimated $1.28 billion. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.46 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning, capital projects, and community infrastructure exert a powerful influence on local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Notable initiatives comprise the Coastal Dune Resilience Project, Busselton Water Supply Improvement, Halcyon Vasse, and Vasse Estate, with primary developments outlined below.
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Vasse Estate
Vasse Estate is an award-winning masterplanned community 230 km south of Perth in Vasse, Western Australia, developed by Perron Developments and Stawell Pty Ltd. The estate is being delivered in stages including the completed Birchfield precinct, the active Dawson precinct, and future precincts Armstrong and Vasse North, ultimately delivering approximately 2,500 residential lots across around 164 hectares. The estate supports approximately 6,500 residents upon completion, anchored by Vasse Village town centre (Coles, McDonald's, Bunbury Farmers Market), Vasse Business Park light industrial area, Vasse Primary School, Cape Naturaliste College, parks and the Wadandi Track trail network.Approximately 1,500 lots have been delivered to date with over 1,000 remaining subject to approvals. In late 2024 Perron Group placed its 50% JV interest to market via JLL.
Broadwater Bayside Estate
Broadwater Bayside Estate is a completed residential land release that consists of 22 new homes located in Broadwater, approximately 700m from Geographe Bay. It is situated close to Busselton and Vasse.
Halcyon Vasse
Stockland's Halcyon Vasse is a land lease lifestyle community for over-55s comprising approximately 213 homes across a 14 hectare site. Following development approval in March 2025, the project has progressed into construction with delivery planned in multiple stages together with resort style community facilities.
West Busselton Coastal Stabilisation
A staged coastal protection program for the West Busselton coastline between King Street and Gale Street, designed to mitigate coastal erosion and protect public infrastructure including carparks, cycle paths, and open space. Works involve construction of low-profile Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groynes and beach nourishment with imported sand. Stage 1 (King Street to Vasse Drain) comprising 4 GSC groynes, 7,500 cubic metres of sand nourishment, and refurbishment of the King Street GSC revetment has been completed with the King Street carpark now open.Stage 2 (Gale Street to King Street) comprising 3 GSC groynes and 3,000 cubic metres of sand nourishment is scheduled for February to March 2026. The project is co-funded by the City of Busselton and a $3,532,500 NEMA Preparing Australian Communities Program (PACP) grant, forming part of the broader Geographe Bay Coastal Mitigation Works Project with a total budget of $7,065,000.
Coastal Dune Resilience Project
The City of Busselton is rehabilitating and enhancing coastal dunes and refurbishing the coastal path along Geographe Bay Road to increase their resilience to coastal erosion and flooding. Coastal dunes along Geographe Bay provide both natural coastal defense against erosion and an environmental habitat. The objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of the coastal dunes to resist erosion and to improve the ecological function of this unique coastal habitat. A hybrid solution of using nature-based techniques on coastal dunes to improve resilience to erosion and adapting existing coastal paths to reduce coastal flooding has been adopted.
Home HQ Busselton
A 48,500 square metre Large Format Retail centre on a 23-hectare site at Bovell, on the corner of the Busselton Bypass and Chapman Hill Road. The development comprises eight buildings ranging from 2,510 to 14,692 square metres for showrooms, trade supplies and food outlets, with around 1,230 parking bays. A 7.2-hectare light industrial and business park subdivision with 12 commercial lots sits at the rear of the site, alongside retained wetlands, nature walks, playgrounds and pocket parks.Civil works commenced in July 2025, with centre opening anticipated mid-2027. It is set to be the largest large format retail centre in regional Western Australia.
Brown Street Busselton
A $19 million high-quality 30-dwelling community housing project offering 16 social and 14 affordable homes, including 22 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom apartments, built to Silver Liveable standards with a minimum 6-star NatHERS rating. Located opposite Churchill Park and within walking distance to Busselton's town centre, shops, services, and amenities, integrating seamlessly with the existing neighbourhood.
City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 22
Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) is a comprehensive update to the City of Busselton planning framework, replacing LPS21. The scheme manages sustainable growth, standardises zones by introducing Mixed Use areas, and strengthens controls for Special Character Areas. It is currently under review by the EPA and WAPC prior to public advertising.
1,887 residents of Vasse are employed, from a labour force of 1,933. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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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Vasse has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.4%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,887 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (72.6% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The foremost employers of local residents include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration is especially pronounced within accommodation & food, representing a share 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.4% of local employment, well beneath the regional mark of 9.3%. A comparison between Census local jobs and resident labor counts suggests that substantial numbers of workers commute out of the district for employment, notwithstanding local opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.8% alongside labour force increasing by 2.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Regional WA experienced employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Vasse. 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 Vasse's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% 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 Vasse is $1,810 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,372 a year against an average of $70,487. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Vasse registered a median taxpayer earnings figure of $53,372 and an average of $70,487. These metrics exceed national averages, while sitting beneath the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to roughly $59,206 (median) and $78,191 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positioned personal, family, and household incomes within the 44th to 53rd percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest cluster encompasses 36.3% of the community (1,238 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 31.1%. After meeting housing obligations, residents retain 85.1% of their income for other living costs, placing the community in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Vasse had 922 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 99.0% of the residential housing stock in Vasse, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats accounting for 0.9%, compared to proportions of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings recorded across Regional WA. Outright property ownership in Vasse stood at 33.3%, matching the regional benchmark, while 50.6% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 16.1% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $1,733, exceeding the Regional WA standard of $1,560, while median weekly rental payments reached $420, compared to $265 across the broader region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Vasse sit below the Australian figure of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain considerably above the national midpoint of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Vasse counted 922 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,103 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 82.9%, comprising 41.4% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent arrangements. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 17.1%, consisting of single-person households at 15.6% and shared group accommodation at 1.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional WA median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Vasse hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,882 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 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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Attainment levels for higher education present an area for development, as only 15.2% of locals hold a university degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%, highlighting a valuable focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degree holders account for 10.8% of the populace, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.7% and postgraduate credentials at 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, distributed between certificates (34.6%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Engagement across learning institutions is strong, with 32.6% of the resident population enrolled in some form of structured education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 14.2%, secondary education represents 10.4%, and tertiary pursuits make up 1.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Vasse means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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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Local public transit networks encompass 11 operational bus stops situated across Vasse. These facilities are connected by 2 separate transit routes that together deliver 62 weekly services. Transit access is categorized as moderate, with dwellings typically situated 578 meters from their nearest boarding location. Given the primarily suburban residential character of the area, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary commute method at 92%. Dwellings average 1.9 motor vehicles, higher than regional figures, while a modest 8.1% of the workforce worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit service schedules average 8 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips for each designated boarding location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.6% of residents in Vasse report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate favorable wellness measures across Vasse, evidenced by low rates of mortality and minimal incidence of long-term medical conditions across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 55% of residents (~1,883 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, each affecting 8.4% of residents, while 71.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. The working-age population exhibits strong overall health with very low disease prevalence.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 14.7% of the community (501 people), which tracks below the 19.1% share recorded for Regional WA. Health measures among older residents are exceptionally robust, scoring higher against national benchmarks than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Vasse is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.8%) and Australian (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Vasse sit below wider averages, with Australian-born individuals comprising 83.4% of the population, 90.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary declared faith, practiced by 37.0% of residents. In relative terms, the greatest divergence occurs in Judaism, which accounts for virtually no representation among locals, matching the regional share where none were recorded. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestries among Vasse residents are English at 34.8%, Australian at 30.2%, and Irish at 8.2%. Other backgrounds exhibit varying concentrations, with Dutch heritage accounting for 1.7% of the community (compared to 1.5% regionally), New Zealand ancestry representing 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and Maori ancestry making up 0.7% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vasse is 39. 22.1% 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 demographic structure in Vasse leans younger than the Regional WA norm. Projections updated to August 2026 place children and youth (0 - 24) at 36.0% of the population, compared to 29.1% across Regional WA, while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 14.7%, well below the regional rate of 19.1%. The estimated median age is 39, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Regional WA benchmark of 40 established at the same Census. Since the Census, the youth proportion (0 - 24) moved from 35.0% to an estimated 36.0%.
Within this bracket, the 5 to 14 group dropped from 18.8% to an estimated 16.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 10.2% to 14.6%, reflecting resident age progression without an influx of younger replacements. Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 demographic is anticipated to generate the majority of growth, adding 275 residents (33%) to total 1,115.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Vasse
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 — 463 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,853 at the 2021 Census → 3,413 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 (SAL51489). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.