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West Launceston has an estimated 4,342 residents, up from 4,316 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,086 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of West Launceston stands at an estimated 4,342, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 4,316 people, this represents an addition of 26 people (0.6%). The calculation incorporates a resident population figure of 4,325 derived by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 23 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. The suburb of West Launceston registers a population density of 1,085 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
In addition, the 0.6% post-Census increase recorded in the suburb of West Launceston tracks within 2.2 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (2.8%), indicating sound growth fundamentals. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 52.0% of overall additions across recent timeframes. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories omitted from that release, as well as for assessing post-2032 age group trends, Regional/LGA projections issued by the Tasmania State Government in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) are incorporated via a weighted population distribution method from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking at long-range trajectories, demographic models point toward a net contraction, forecasting that the suburb of West Launceston will decrease by 110 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, particular brackets are projected to expand, most notably those aged 85 and over, which is modeled to gain 111 people. Further age-specific analysis is provided in the relevant section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in West Launceston over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled across statistical areas by AreaSearch, indicates that West Launceston records an annual average of approximately 9 new residential approvals. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 47 residences received approval, including 11 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Despite population contractions in the locality, building volumes have maintained an adequate pace in relative terms, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers. Furthermore, residential builds reflect an average expected construction cost of $489,000, moderately higher than broader regional levels, underscoring a commitment to superior build standards.
Residential building output in West Launceston is noticeably subdued compared to Rest of Tas., trailing the regional per-capita benchmark by 51.0%. This constrained flow of new residential construction generally underpins property values and buyer interest across established dwellings. Approval volumes also sit below the national standard, pointing to the mature character of the neighborhood and potential municipal planning constraints. In recent cycles, new construction has consisted exclusively of single detached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density neighborhood fabric and catering to households seeking generous footprints. Current approvals show an even heavier preference for standalone houses than prevailing housing stock distributions indicate (84.0% at Census), signaling sustained appetite for detached family living in spite of wider urban densification. The ratio of residents per dwelling approval sits at roughly 455 people, consistent with an established setting. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or slightly contract, West Launceston is likely to experience softened residential pressure, potentially generating advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside West Launceston, worth an estimated $76 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.6 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning undertakings, and capital works exert a profound impact on local progress and property trends. A total of 6 significant projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having direct relevance to the district. Notable developments encompass the Greater Launceston Water Improvements, the Northern Heart Centre, the Launceston Hospice, and the Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Greater Launceston Water Improvements
TasWater is delivering the Greater Launceston Water Improvements through the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP) and the broader Launceston Sewer Transformation. The program includes a new 10 megalitre covered storage facility at Ti Tree Bend, new pump stations, transfer pipelines and sewer network upgrades to significantly reduce sewage overflows into the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary while supporting future population growth. As of April 2026 the covered storage facility is more than 90% complete, with commissioning scheduled for August 2026 and full operation by the end of 2026.The wider sewer transformation program continues into the next decade.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
Prospect Vale Park Facilities Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of Prospect Vale Park including the completed Peter Mies Pavilion, refurbishment of existing changerooms, new community wellbeing and education spaces, and ongoing improvements to internal roads, parking, pedestrian pathways and supporting sporting infrastructure. Road, parking and pathway works were in their final stages during mid-2026.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
2,425 residents of West Launceston are employed, from a labour force of 2,487. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 67.7%. 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 3,277, about 75% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes West Launceston, featuring substantial engagement across essential industries and a low jobless rate of 2.5%, according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,425, with local unemployment tracking 1.5% below the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9%. Concurrently, labor participation reaches an elevated 67.7%, well clear of the 58.7% recorded across Regional Tas.. Furthermore, Census findings showed that just 9.0% of workers performed their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration. The primary sectors supporting local workers consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialization in health care & social assistance is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor proportion of employment, engaging just 1.6% of local workers versus 8.4% across Regional Tas.. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, internal employment generation is relatively limited based on Census comparisons of local workers against the resident labor force. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics across broader districts shows that in the 12 months to March 2026, the resident workforce contracted by 1.6% alongside a 1.3% drop in employed persons, leading to a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% expansion in employment, a 1.7% rise in total labor force participants, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance on potential workforce trajectory is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been calibrated against local workforce composition to map future demand. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by industry. Applying these industry growth metrics to the local occupational base indicates employment gains of 6.9% across five years and 14.3% across ten years (illustrative extrapolation only, without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Launceston is $1,468 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,091 a year against an average of $69,286. 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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In the suburb of West Launceston, ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $55,091 alongside an average of $69,286. These earnings marginally exceed nationwide benchmarks and sit comfortably above the Regional Tas. figures of $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average). Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $61,123 for median income and $76,873 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census measures, personal, household, and family earnings across the suburb of West Launceston place moderately between the 33rd and 48th percentiles.
The primary earning bracket encompasses 30.4% of taxpayers taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,319 residents), matching regional tendencies where 28.5% fall into the same tier. Residential expenditure remains manageable with 87.0% of earnings retained, while disposable earnings rank lower at the 37th percentile and the SEIFA income index positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Launceston had 1,820 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 7% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that standalone houses constituted 84.2% of the dwelling landscape in West Launceston, while 15.8% comprised alternative dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative types throughout Regional Tas.. Outright home ownership stood at 36.7%, trailing regional benchmarks, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (31.1%). Monthly mortgage payments recorded a median of $1,300, above the Regional Tas. standard of $1,274, while weekly rental payments averaged a median of $300 versus $250 regionally. When evaluated against Australia-wide averages, local mortgage obligations sit well beneath the national figure of $1,863, and median rents remain noticeably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Launceston counted 1,820 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 63.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (24.1%), couples without children (28.5%), and single parent families (9.9%). The remaining 36.4% is made up of non-family living structures, where single-person households account for 31.8% and group households represent 4.7%. The local median household occupancy of 2.3 people is identical to the Regional Tas. norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.9% of adults in West Launceston hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 394 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,029 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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Higher education qualifications in West Launceston comfortably exceed regional averages, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the SA4 region. This solid tertiary foundation provides strong footing for participation in professional sectors. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees represent 22.5%, postgraduate credentials account for 8.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.2%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 34.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates (23.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Participation in study is substantial, with 26.3% of the population actively enrolled in formal study programs.
This group consists of 8.8% attending primary schools, 6.8% in secondary schooling, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Launceston reaches 15 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Network analysis identifies 15 active public transit stops located throughout the suburb of West Launceston, consisting of bus services. These network points are connected by 26 separate transit routes, generating a combined volume of 3,072 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is favorable, with local properties positioned an average of 302 meters from the closest stop. Given its predominantly residential focus, commuter movement is largely directed outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and 7% traveling on foot. Residential vehicle density stands at 1.4 per household. Additionally, Census figures recorded that 9.0% of local workers operated from home, potentially reflecting conditions during the 2021 Census.
Across all transit routes, services operate at an average rate of 438 trips per day, providing roughly 204 weekly trips per stop across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.2% of residents in West Launceston report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Evaluations of local mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch indicate lower overall health metrics for West Launceston, with chronic illnesses showing a slightly elevated prevalence across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering approximately 55% of residents (~2,371 people), exceeding the Regional Tas. coverage rate of 49.1%. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.7 and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 65.2% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions, outperforming the 62.0% recorded across Regional Tas..
Working-age individuals experience greater chronic health pressures. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.9% of the population (950 people), sitting below the 25.1% seen in Regional Tas.. Among senior residents, health status ranks favorably, achieving national percentiles that surpass those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Launceston is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in West Launceston sit below nationwide norms, with Australian-born residents accounting for 83.7% of the community, Australian citizens making up 90.0%, and 92.3% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common religious denomination, practiced by 38.9% of locals in West Launceston. The most pronounced proportional concentration occurs in Judaism, representing 0.1% of the community, mirroring the 0.1% recorded throughout Regional Tas.. Looking at ancestral lineage based on parental birthplace, the primary backgrounds reported in West Launceston comprise English (34.2%), Australian (28.8%), and Irish (8.3%).
Distinct proportional differences also appear across other heritage groups: Dutch ancestry registers an overrepresentation at 2.5% locally compared to 1.7% regionally, Hungarian stands at 0.4% versus 0.1%, and Scottish ancestry represents 8.3% compared to 7.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Launceston is 42. 23.4% 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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Demographic age distributions in the suburb of West Launceston align closely with broader regional norms, showing a maximum variance of 3.2 percentage points from Regional Tas.. AreaSearch records a median age of 42 as at August 2026, which matches the level from the 2021 Census and sits 3 years lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 45 recorded during that same Census. Senior cohorts aged 65+ have expanded post-Census from 18.3% to an estimated 21.9% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, retirees and older residents are anticipated to drive the vast majority of demographic increases, expanding by 137 residents (14%) to reach 1,088.
Conversely, contractions are projected across young to middle aged adults, alongside reductions in children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Launceston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,316 at the 2021 Census → 4,342 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 (SAL60734). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.