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Waterford (WA) has an estimated 2,668 residents, up from 2,460 at the 2021 Census — a change of 208 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,710 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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In the suburb of Waterford (WA), recent demographic evaluation combining ABS population releases with 46 validated new addresses logged since the Census places the estimated resident population at roughly 2,668 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 208 people (8.5%) relative to the 2,460 people counted at the 2021 Census, building upon the baseline resident population figure of 2,649 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP update. Demographic density stands at 1,710 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national baseline assessed by AreaSearch. Over the last decade, population gains in the suburb of Waterford (WA) have proven sturdy, recording a 1.3% compound annual growth rate that outperformed the wider SA3 area, with net overseas migration serving as the principal engine of growth by generating approximately 87.0% of recent population additions.
Population projections for the suburb of Waterford (WA) apply ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling across individual SA2 zones as published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while unrepresented zones and post-2032 horizons incorporate cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (derived from 2022 data). Demographic trajectories point to expansion exceeding the national statistical area median, with the locality projected to add 445 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing a cumulative 16.0% gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
128 new dwellings have been approved in Waterford (WA) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 9.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals assigned across statistical boundaries shows that Waterford averages roughly 25 residential building consents per annum, totaling an estimated 128 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 8 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Inbound migration has averaged only 1 people annually per new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating that residential additions are keeping pace with or exceeding local requirement. This steady pipeline provides prospective purchasers with increased selection and supports future population additions above current projections.
Furthermore, new dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $659,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on the higher-tier residential market. Across the non-residential sector, $25.1 million in commercial building approvals has been logged during the current financial year, highlighting a moderate volume of commercial development. Per capita building activity in Waterford outstrips Greater Perth by 59.0%, ensuring broad options for prospective purchasers even as local building momentum has moderated in recent periods. The mix of new residential development comprises 76.0% detached dwellings alongside 24.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional suburban surroundings and catering to family households seeking larger properties. With approximately 354 people per approval, the local development sector exhibits the characteristics of an established market. Long-term projections indicate that Waterford will expand by 426 residents leading up to 2041 compared to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing building volumes, ongoing residential additions appear well positioned to satisfy local dwelling requirements, offering supportive purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating demographic gains beyond current baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Waterford (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waterford (WA), worth an estimated $426 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.81 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic initiatives exert a substantial influence on local growth and community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects positioned to affect the surrounding district, featuring the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, Australian Hockey Centre, Curtin University B316 Sciences Building, and Willetton Sports Precinct Transformation, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Canning City Centre Regeneration Program
A 20-year, four-phase regeneration initiative led by the City of Canning to transform Cannington into Perth's southern CBD. The program features high-density transit-oriented development, smart-city infrastructure, and public open spaces connecting to the elevated Cannington train station. Approved plans support up to 10,000 dwellings, delivering significant economic value and private sector investment.
Australian Hockey Centre
A 163 million dollar redevelopment of the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University's Bentley campus into Australia's premier hockey destination. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 with ADCO Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project will deliver four outdoor pitches (at least two at International Hockey Federation Category 1 standard), a new indoor hockey centre with two FIH-standard courts, a 1,000-seat covered stadium expandable to 10,000 spectators in event mode, high-performance training facilities including gym, recovery, physio and athlete wellbeing areas, modern broadcast infrastructure, community changerooms, and administration offices for Hockey Australia and Hockey WA.The centre will serve as the official home of Hockey Australia's Centre of Excellence and High Performance Program through to 2042, supporting the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos for the next four Olympic cycles. Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, the build will support more than 200 jobs and contribute approximately 34.4 million dollars to WA's Gross State Product. The first of the four new international-standard pitches was completed in May 2025 ahead of major works. The project forms part of the WA Government's PlayOn WA initiative.
Westfield Carousel Expansion
A $350 million major redevelopment completed in late 2018 that established Westfield Carousel as Western Australia's largest shopping destination. The expansion added 27,500 square meters of floor space, introducing a new fashion mall anchored by David Jones, around 70 new specialty stores, a refurbished 14-screen HOYTS cinema complex with LUX lounge, and a signature rooftop dining and entertainment precinct with an outdoor amphitheatre. The project also delivered WA's first valet parking service at a shopping centre and significant infrastructure upgrades.As of 2025, Westfield Carousel lists 337 business partners.
Coterie
Coterie is a boutique apartment development offering 18 one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments in the heart of leafy Como. It blends modern design with the tranquility of a peaceful neighborhood, featuring architect-designed living, views of the Swan River and Perth City, double-glazed windows, abundant natural light, and premium materials. Located near McDougall Park, Swan River, and Perth City.
Curtin University B316 Sciences Building
Six-storey million science facility providing 22,000+ square metres of academic floor space across five storeys. The building houses teaching labs, research facilities, shared support spaces, science learning hubs and the WA School of Mines. New state-of-the-art sciences building providing modern teaching and research facilities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs. Features advanced laboratories and collaborative learning spaces. Designed by Grimshaw Architects in association with GHD Design and Aspect Studios. Construction by Lendlease.
Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory
The Promontory is the first stage of the Chapel Hill development in South Como, featuring 86 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed with Art Deco influences, offering panoramic views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, and targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification for sustainability.
Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin
Research-led digital twin project at Curtin University's Bentley campus supporting the Pathways to Net Zero Precincts program. The project is piloting an integrated digital twin platform using real-time building sensor data to improve space utilisation, operational energy efficiency, Consumer Energy Resource integration, and precinct-scale decarbonisation. During 2025-2026 the project progressed from initial platform development into active pilot operation with preliminary findings being applied to future campus renewal and sustainability planning.
Henley Rise
Henley Rise is a proposed 156-unit housing project featuring two towers (11 and 12 levels) with diverse apartment options. Developed by Blueways Group (Melbourne-based property developer) in collaboration with Aria Land (Perth development management specialists), targeting Perth's growing demand for high-density living with commanding views over the Canning and Swan Rivers. End value of $150m.
1,478 residents of Waterford (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,529. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 64.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,214, about 83% 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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Waterford maintains a well-credentialed resident labour pool with considerable representation in professional services, a modest unemployment rate of 3.3%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.2% according to aggregated statistical district figures. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,478, while local joblessness sat 0.9% lower than the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth. Workforce participation remains noticeably lower locally at 64.8% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show that 11.8% of workers operated from home, a metric subject to the prevailing conditions of Covid-19 lockdowns. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Industry representation is exceptionally pronounced within professional & technical roles, where local employment reaches 1.8 times the broader metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% regionally. Given the heavily residential makeup of the area, internal employment opportunities remain constrained when comparing Census working population numbers against total resident workers. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated across wider statistical areas, the past 12-month period recorded matching 1.2% increases in both total employment and the broader labour force, leaving the unemployment level virtually static. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% expansion in employment, a 2.5% increase in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage points rise in joblessness. Broader occupational trajectories modeled from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts dated Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce demand in Waterford. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry profile suggests Waterford could see employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, noting this benchmark serves illustrative purposes as a proportional extrapolation without integrating local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Waterford (WA) is $2,301 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $801 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,530 a year against an average of $74,795. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Waterford sit at very high levels on a national scale, recording a median of $52,530 alongside an average of $74,795. Across Greater Perth, comparative benchmarks stand at a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $58,272 (median) and $82,970 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local household earnings in the 83rd percentile ($2,301 weekly), whereas individual earnings sat in the 49th percentile.
Looking at earning brackets, 27.4% of local earners (731 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, broadly mirroring the 32.0% share seen across the surrounding region. Financial capacity is highlighted by the 38.7% of households generating top-tier weekly earnings above $3,000, which underpins substantial consumer spending. Residents keep 87.6% of income after servicing housing obligations, demonstrating robust discretionary capacity and placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waterford (WA) had 831 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Waterford was made up of 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Perth metro profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 50.5%, substantially higher than metropolitan levels, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (33.9%) and rented properties (15.6%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,817, well above the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rental payments stood at $410, outpacing both the $350 recorded across Perth metro and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waterford (WA) counted 831 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 901 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 80.3%, comprising 37.2% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. The remaining 19.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 14.4% and group households accounting for 6.0%. Average household density stands at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.6 recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.9% of adults in Waterford (WA) hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 138 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 718 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Waterford tracks well above broader geographic standards, with 50.9% of people aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of credentials positions the community favorably for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 32.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 15.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 23.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (11.8%). Enrolment rates in education are substantial, with 31.6% of the population engaged in formal study.
This cohort includes 10.5% attending tertiary institutions, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 7.4% undertaking primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waterford (WA) reaches 9 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Waterford includes 9 active stops focused on bus travel. Across these locations, 7 individual routes provide a combined 1,459 weekly passenger trips. Network access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 264 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the predominantly residential environment, travel is oriented outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 80% of travel, followed by 10% by train and 7% by bus. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional norm at 1.8 per dwelling. In addition, 11.8% of workers carried out their roles from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 208 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 162 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.4% of residents in Waterford (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Waterford show strong overall outcomes based on mortality benchmarks and chronic disease data evaluated by AreaSearch, with low rates of common medical conditions across all cohorts. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~1,517 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread ongoing conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.3 and 5.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 71.9%. The working-age demographic shows robust wellness with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.1% of the community (536 people), above the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, with older residents demonstrating strong health profiles that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.1% of Waterford (WA) residents were born overseas and 41.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (23.7%) and English (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Waterford displays substantial multicultural diversity, with 41.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 50.4% of the population. In addition, Buddhism shows a prominent local presence at 7.8%, markedly higher than the Greater Perth share of 2.7%. Regarding parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries in Waterford are Chinese at 23.7% (compared to the regional rate of 4.0%), English at 19.1% (below the regional benchmark of 28.0%), and Other at 13.8%. Distinct differences also appear across other backgrounds, including Polish heritage at 1.0% (vs 0.7% regionally), Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.3%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waterford (WA) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.6% 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 profile in Waterford leans toward older age brackets. Updated August 2026 data shows that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 20.1% of the population, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 28.1%, below the regional figure of 30.5%. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and 3 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since then, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have expanded from 23.6% to an estimated 29.6%.
Among younger demographics, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.1% to an estimated 7.4%, whereas the 15 to 24 group increased from 14.9% to 17.2%, reflecting an existing cohort growing older in place without an influx of younger households. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate the strongest expansion among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising by 201 residents (37%) to 737.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waterford (WA)
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 | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,460 at the 2021 Census → 2,668 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 (SAL51544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.