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Waggrakine has an estimated 2,960 residents, up from 2,679 at the 2021 Census — a change of 281 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.0% 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 evaluations of ABS regional demographic releases and newly validated addresses compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Waggrakine has an estimated population of approximately 2,960 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 281 people (10.5%) relative to the 2,679 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,956 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 30 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a population density of 94 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space and capacity for additional residential development.
Outperforming both the SA4 region (8.2%) and the SA3 area, the suburb of Waggrakine's 10.5% growth since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 57.99999999999999% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive gains. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on the 2022 benchmark year, while non-covered areas and post-2032 horizons apply age-cohort growth rates published in the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 data). Current demographic trajectories indicate that the suburb of Waggrakine will experience population expansion exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 490 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16.4% rise across the 16 years.
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100 new dwellings have been approved in Waggrakine over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, broadly in line with 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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ABS residential building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that Waggrakine has recorded an average annual volume of approximately 20 approved dwellings, totaling an estimated 100 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 17 approvals logged to date in FY-25. An inflow rate of 6.5 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to structural demand outstripping incoming supply, a trend typically tied to heightened purchasing competition and rising property values. New builds carry an average construction value of $515,000, marginally exceeding the broader region and indicating an emphasis on higher-standard residential stock, while $162,000 in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year highlights an overwhelmingly residential construction landscape.
Per capita residential development in Waggrakine is 18.0% lower than the Rest of WA benchmark, although the suburb ranks within the 78th percentile nationally as local construction tempo has quickened in recent times. Overall building levels remain beneath national averages, reflecting established urban surroundings alongside potential planning constraints. All recent approvals have been dedicated exclusively to freestanding single-family residences, reinforcing the suburb's traditional low-density suburban fabric and catering to family buyers seeking space. An allotment ratio of around 133 people per dwelling approval reflects active growth corridor dynamics. Demographic projections indicate Waggrakine will expand by 486 residents leading up to 2041 based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly calculations. Existing residential construction momentum suggests incoming dwelling additions are well-positioned to satisfy baseline housing requirements, creating favorable conditions for prospective purchasers while supporting local population intake beyond established targets.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Waggrakine, worth an estimated $55 million. 7 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure programs, major developments, and regional planning policies represent crucial drivers of local economic trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 1 major project positioned to directly influence the district. Prominent regional works include the Geraldton Heights Estate, North West Coastal Highway Upgrades (Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area Access), Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route (DGN Route), and the Square Kilometre Array Low Frequency Telescope, with specific local priorities outlined below.
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Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion
A 30 million dollar expansion of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre on North West Coastal Highway that effectively doubles the precinct to 38,471 square metres of floor space across two parallel buildings. Construction is underway, with a relocated Bunnings Warehouse of 16,743 square metres taking the place of the existing Wonthella store, alongside a 5,072 square metre Harvey Norman, four additional bulky goods showrooms totalling 3,975 square metres, a vehicle service centre and a fast food outlet.A new KFC is part of the precinct upgrade and was reported as opening soon in early 2026. The works involve demolishing about 3,705 square metres of existing space while retaining 12,681 square metres, with the precinct extended toward Place Road and additional car parking added.
Fenix Resources Worker Dwellings
Development of 60 quality dwellings for Fenix Resources workers, with a project value of $30 million.
7-Eleven Service Station, Durlacher Street, Geraldton
Development of a 7-Eleven service station and convenience store at Lot 203 (179) Durlacher Street, Geraldton, on the southern portion of the Rigters IGA site. The 193 square metre store includes six refuelling bays, a fuel canopy, eight car parking bays, pylon signage, landscaping, and 24/7 operations. Approved by the Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP/24/02803) in March 2025 with a development value of $2.7 million. The proponent is Dunmarra Pty Ltd, with Planning Solutions acting as planning consultant and Hindley & Associates as building designers.Early-stage construction was confirmed underway in April 2026, with the store expected to open later in 2026. The nearby Flores Road store (Webberton) opened in October 2025 as Geraldton's first 7-Eleven.
Youth Precinct Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the Youth Precinct on the Geraldton Foreshore, covering approximately 7,353 square metres of public open space on the site of the ageing existing precinct. The upgrade will deliver a skatepark, trampolines, a parkour course, a zipline, shaded seating areas, swings, and a renewed Rage Cage, along with lighting and CCTV. The Updated Masterplan was co-designed with local youth and endorsed by the City of Greater Geraldton Council in July 2025. Construction began the week of 27 July 2026 and is expected to take approximately six months to complete.
Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP)
A transformative infrastructure project to future-proof the port and drive economic growth in the Mid West. Includes a new $52 million bulk materials handling facility (completion late 2026) and a proposed Surge Protection Breakwater. Total project value is $350 million.
Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus includes an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, a new integrated mental health service (with an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit), and a reconfigured main entry. The project is being implemented in stages to minimize disruption. The Geraldton Health Campus will be redeveloped to provide Midwest residents with safe and efficient care closer to home.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan
Local development plan and design guidelines applying to the hillside subdivision created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola. The LDP, adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton, guides how approximately 18 ocean-facing residential lots and one public open space lot are developed under R20 and R40 densities, with controls on building envelopes, height, setbacks, noise mitigation from Brand Highway and protection of the vegetated rear slope. The estate is now largely subdivided, with individual coastal lots along Brand Highway being marketed and sold for new homes, so build-out is progressing on a lot-by-lot basis rather than through a single builder.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway (Lots 219 and 220) Local Development Plan
Local Development Plan and detailed design guidelines for residential lots created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola. The plan has been adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton and prescribes additional requirements to the Residential Design Codes, including building envelopes, setbacks, height limits, noise and bushfire mitigation measures, and requirements to maintain views and ensure an attractive presentation to Brand Highway. The LDP remains listed as an operative planning document for the site in the Citys Local Development Plans register.
1,440 residents of Waggrakine are employed, from a labour force of 1,490. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,301, about 78% 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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Waggrakine features a diverse employment profile balancing white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by prominent industrial and manufacturing employment, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated 1.8% annual rise in jobs according to aggregated statistical figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,440 local residents are gainfully employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% lower than Regional WA's 3.5% and workforce participation aligning closely with the 65.4% benchmark across Regional WA. Only 4.4% of working residents reported working from home in the Census, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. A distinct workforce concentration is visible in transport, postal & warehousing, which maintains a local employment presence 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.4% of Waggrakine's resident workforce compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. Disparities between the resident labor pool and the Census workplace count suggest that employment opportunities within the immediate suburb remain modest. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force increased by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. 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 Waggrakine. 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 Waggrakine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% 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 Waggrakine is $1,605 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,602 a year against an average of $61,312. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Waggrakine record a median income of $49,602 and an average income of $61,312. These figures track below national averages as well as Regional WA's median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index gain of 10.93% since financial year 2023, local earnings are estimated at roughly $55,023 (median) and $68,013 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census income rankings place the suburb moderately between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
Income distribution shows 33.3% of local earners (985 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the 31.1% share recorded regionally. After meeting housing obligations, residents retain 86.0% of earnings for everyday living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waggrakine had 871 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,540 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% 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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The housing landscape in Waggrakine at the latest Census was characterized by 95.9% separate houses and 4.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional WA's split of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 32.3%, slightly trailing the broader regional standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.4% and rental housing represented 24.3%. Typical housing overheads remain relatively affordable: median monthly mortgage payments were $1,540 compared to $1,560 in Regional WA, while median weekly rent stood at $290 versus $265 across Regional WA.
When viewed against national figures, Waggrakine's mortgage costs are significantly below Australia's $1,863 median, and local rents sit substantially below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waggrakine counted 871 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 962 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 21% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 75.9%, made up of 31.9% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. The remaining 24.1% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 21.0% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.5 average recorded across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.9% of adults in Waggrakine hold a university qualification, including 7.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 38.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 396 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 867 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 attainment levels present notable development opportunities, as the proportion of residents holding university degrees (9.9%) tracks well beneath the national figure of 30.4%. Within tertiary categories, bachelor degrees represent 7.4%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 1.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications form a substantial part of the skill profile, with 47.9% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of 9.8% with advanced diplomas and 38.1% with certificates. Active involvement in education is strong throughout the community, with 34.2% of residents participating in formal study. This cohort includes 14.9% attending primary education, 9.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waggrakine reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transit infrastructure in Waggrakine includes 18 active bus stops operated across 2 separate transit routes, providing a combined total of 125 weekly trips. Local transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 181 meters from their nearest boarding stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, commuter traffic is largely outbound, with private vehicles dominating travel choices at 94%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, higher than regional figures. Working from home accounted for a modest 4.4% of residents during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency delivers an average of 17 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Waggrakine report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic illness and mortality indicators show widespread health needs across both younger and older cohorts in Waggrakine, alongside a comparatively modest private health insurance uptake of approximately 52% of the population (~1,525 people), trailing the Regional WA rate of 56.4%. Prevalent medical conditions identified across the suburb include asthma and mental health disorders, recorded among 8.9 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 67.9% of the population reported experiencing no chronic ailments, comparable to 69.3% in Regional WA. Health metrics for working-age locals align with broad norms.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.2% of the community (449 people), a smaller share than the 19.1% seen throughout Regional WA, though national comparative percentiles exceed broader benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waggrakine is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.9%) and English (29.6%). 10.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Waggrakine track below wider averages, with Australian citizens making up 85.1% of residents, 87.9% born in Australia, and 95.2% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 46.7% of the populace. A minor overrepresentation occurs within the Other religious group, comprising 0.6% locally compared to 0.7% across Regional WA. Looking at parental background and ancestry, the most prevalent heritages in Waggrakine are Australian at 32.9%, English at 29.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.3%. Notable proportional concentrations also appear across specific ancestries, including Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino at 1.7% (versus 1.2%), and French at 0.6% (relative to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waggrakine is 36. 26.1% 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 age profile in the suburb of Waggrakine leans decidedly toward younger demographics. Updated August 2026 figures show that 34.8% of the community is composed of children and youth aged 0 - 24, higher than the 29.1% registered across Regional WA, whereas retirees and seniors aged 65+ account for 15.2% against a regional benchmark of 19.1%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 36 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 4 years below the Regional WA median of 40 from that same Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among persons aged 25 - 44, who increased from 25.0% to an estimated 27.1% of the populace.
Through to 2041, this 25 - 44 age band is projected to drive local population growth, expanding by 301 residents (38%) to reach a total of 1,103.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waggrakine
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,679 at the 2021 Census → 2,960 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 (SAL51500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.