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Victoria Park has an estimated 10,771 residents, up from 9,334 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,437 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 4,111 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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Based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Victoria Park has a projected population of approximately 10,771 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,437 residents (15.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,334 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 10,769, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 36 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 4,111 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 15.4% since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure (9.3%), positioning the area as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to project trends beyond 2032, AreaSearch uses cohort-specific growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections released by the ABS in 2023, which are grounded in 2022 statistics. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Victoria Park is projected to experience population growth exceeding the national median, gaining 1,766 residents by 2041 according to compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 16.4% over the 16 years.
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288 new dwellings have been approved in Victoria Park over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical areas, the suburb of Victoria Park recorded an annual average of about 57 new dwelling approvals, totaling approximately 288 residences over the previous 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 33 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.8 new residents added for every finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand outstrips new supply, a scenario that typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry, while new builds carry an average valuation of $761,000, pointing to developer emphasis on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, $13.0 million in commercial project approvals have been registered during this financial year, indicating a moderate pace of commercial development. In comparison to Greater Perth, the suburb of Victoria Park shows equivalent per capita development volumes, sustaining a market equilibrium aligned with the broader metropolitan area. Recent residential approvals consist of 24.0% detached homes and 76.0% medium to high-density projects. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 194 people for each approved dwelling, pointing to a growing market. Looking forward, the suburb of Victoria Park is projected to add 1,764 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Construction activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this projected growth, though purchasers may face heightened competition as the population climbs.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Victoria Park, worth an estimated $1.31 billion. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning schemes, and development initiatives are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the area. Principal developments include Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct), the Edward Millen Adaptive Heritage and Landscape Redevelopment, the 167-169 Bank Street project, and the 16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing development, with the following list outlining the most relevant projects.
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Edward Millen Heritage Precinct
Adaptive heritage redevelopment of the state heritage-listed Edward Millen House and surrounding buildings into a vibrant community hospitality precinct. Led by Blackoak Capital Ventures under a 20-year lease with the Town of Victoria Park and supported by $4 million in Australian Government funding, the project restores the Federation Queen Anne Rotunda building (housing a cafe, bakery and museum), the Mildred Creak building (bar, bistro and microbrewery), childcare, a gelateria, gallery, and art studio. The adjacent Edward Millen Park is being upgraded ($8.1M) with a neurodiverse playground, amphitheatre, nature play areas and a Changing Places facility.Construction commenced October 2024 with completion targeted for late 2025.
167-169 Bank Street Development
Residential development featuring 73 multi-story apartments across 3 levels with ground-floor commercial spaces. Located in the heart of East Victoria Park's commercial strip.
Albany Highway Precinct Structure Plan
A 10-15 year strategic framework guiding the transformation of the Albany Highway corridor into a vibrant Secondary Activity Centre. The plan covers six sub-precincts (Causeway, Victoria Park, Central, East Victoria Park, East End, and St James) to facilitate urban infill, heritage protection, and improved walkability. As of May 2026, the plan is being assessed by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), with public advertising of the associated scheme amendment expected to commence in mid-late 2026.
Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal
Perth's first major elevated rail project involving the removal of six level crossings along the Armadale Line by raising four kilometres of rail over the road. The project includes construction of five modern elevated stations at Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington, and Beckenham. The elevated rail creates approximately six hectares of new public open space known as Long Park, a seven-kilometre linear park featuring 14 community spaces including recreational areas, shared paths, playgrounds, skate parks, dog and fitness parks, youth plazas with sports courts, and a public art trail.The project improves public transport safety, reduces traffic congestion, enhances accessibility, and creates versatile community spaces. Services resumed October 13, 2025 after an 18-month shutdown. The project achieved Australia's first Gold Design Rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council's v2.1 scheme and Cannington Station received a 6-star Green Star rating.
Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct)
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, adjacent to Optus Stadium. The project features a 3.4km multi-use track designed for an annual Supercars street circuit (slated for 2028) as well as cycling and athletics. Key facilities include a 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre for live music, a multi-purpose building with indoor courts for disability sports, and a new hospitality venue. The design incorporates an urban forest with 150,000 new plants, doubling the existing tree canopy.Site establishment and early works commenced in February 2026, with major construction activities currently underway to meet a 2027 completion target.
Boorloo Bridge (Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges)
Boorloo Bridge is a one-kilometer-long pedestrian and cycling infrastructure comprising two six-meter-wide cable-stayed bridges spanning the Swan River. Officially opened on December 22, 2024, the bridge connects Victoria Park foreshore to Perth CBD via Heirisson Island, providing safe passage for approximately 3,000 daily users. The S-shaped design represents the movement of the Waugyl (rainbow serpent), with culturally significant pylons including a 52-meter-high boomerang pylon and two 46-meter-high digging stick pylons honoring Whadjuk Noongar heritage. The structure features 17,000 individually controlled LED lights creating a digital canvas, surrounded by extensive landscaping with 100,000 native plants, public artworks, seating areas, and rest points.
16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing
A three-storey lifted apartment building providing 15 one-bedroom social housing dwellings for seniors aged 55 and over. The development includes 9 apartments built to Gold Level Livable Housing Australia standard and 6 apartments to Silver Level standard, with a communal lounge and dining space on the ground floor. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Provider Connect Victoria Park through a partnership between the WA State Government and Federal Government (Housing Australia), with combined funding of $9.698 million.The site is well-located near public transport, retail amenities, and Connect Victoria Park's Village Hub.
Garden Towers East Perth
Garden Towers is a $277 million luxury residential development by Finbar Group featuring 331 apartments across two towers (East and West). The project integrates the repurposed heritage-listed Materials Science Building into a vibrant ground-floor retail plaza with 13 commercial spaces and an alfresco dining area. Residential amenities include a level 36 rooftop sky deck, pool, gym, and resident lounges overlooking Queens Gardens and the Swan River.
7,270 residents of Victoria Park are employed, from a labour force of 7,459. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 78.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 9,893, about 92% 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 suburb of Victoria Park possesses a highly qualified workforce with professional services heavily represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth of 1.1% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,270 local residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and the participation rate is exceptionally high at 78.2% compared to 70.2% for Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a minor 8.6% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment shares reaching 1.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, manufacturing has a smaller footprint at 2.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.5%. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of Census workers to the local population indicates that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work. According to AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.1% and the labour force grow by 1.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand within the suburb of Victoria Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile suggests the suburb of Victoria Park's employment base could expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Victoria Park is $1,828 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,047 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,564 a year against an average of $80,727. 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 compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Victoria Park recorded a median income of $60,564 and an average income of $80,727. These levels are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $67,184 for the median and $89,550 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census highlights that individual earnings are in the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,047 weekly), whereas household incomes are lower, positioning at the 54th percentile.
Income distribution shows that 32.4% of the population (3,489 residents) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, closely matching the Greater Perth average of 32.0%. High housing expenses account for 16.5% of incomes, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 55th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income index ranking in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Victoria Park had 4,185 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 25% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,946 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Victoria Park consisted of 38.4% detached houses and 61.6% other housing types, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Perth metro split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Victoria Park was lower than the Perth metro average, sitting at 20.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (25.8%) or occupied by renters (53.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,946, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent was $345, slightly below the Perth metro benchmark of $350.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Victoria Park exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Victoria Park counted 4,185 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,829 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 55.1% of all households in the suburb of Victoria Park, consisting of 19.1% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.9% of the total, with single-person households representing 36.9% and group households making up 8.0%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.2% of adults in Victoria Park hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 13.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,423 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 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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Educational qualifications in the suburb of Victoria Park are substantially higher than regional averages, with 46.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 29.9% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 28.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (16.6%).
Participation in education is high, with 30.1% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This cohort includes 11.4% enrolled in higher education, 7.1% in primary schools, and 3.8% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Victoria Park reaches 55 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transport infrastructure includes 55 active stops throughout the suburb of Victoria Park, comprising a combination of train stations and bus stops. These services are operated across 28 distinct routes, facilitating 6,282 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to outer areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 65%, followed by buses at 21% and trains at 6%. Car ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A low 8.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic context of that period. Service frequency averages 897 trips daily across all transport routes, representing approximately 114 weekly trips per stop.
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75.4% of residents in Victoria Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% 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 metrics show excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Victoria Park, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, which reveals a low prevalence of common medical issues across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 59% of the population (6,381 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 8.9% and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 75.4% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, showing a low incidence of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 13.8% of the population (1,486 people), which is below the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior residents experience strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.1% of Victoria Park residents were born overseas and 31.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (16.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Victoria Park displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 31.9% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.4% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable overrepresentation, accounting for 7.1% of residents compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Victoria Park are English at 23.4%, Australian at 16.9%, and Other at 16.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 11.2%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Indian ancestry is represented at 4.4% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Italian at 4.7% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Victoria Park is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 36.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in the suburb of Victoria Park is younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is well represented at 24.3% of the population, whereas children aged 5 to 14 represent a lower share at 7.5%. This concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.8% to 4.0% of the population, while the group aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 5.2% to 4.0%.
Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts for the suburb of Victoria Park. The group aged 75 to 84 is expected to rise by 419 people (97%), growing from 430 to 850. Combined, residents aged 65 and over will account for 50% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging population structure. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Victoria Park
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 2 months ago all 9 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,334 at the 2021 Census → 10,771 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 May 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 (SAL51490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.