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Willagee has an estimated 6,299 residents, up from 5,447 at the 2021 Census — a change of 852 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 3,014 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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According to AreaSearch's assessment of updated ABS figures alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Willagee has an estimated resident count of 6,299 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 852 people (15.6%) from the 5,447 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated population of 6,253 established by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release and subsequent address checks. In terms of population density, the locality registers 3,013 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 15.6% expansion observed since the 2021 census outstripped both the wider SA3 territory and the national average (9.5%), establishing the suburb as an outperforming growth pocket. Inbound interstate relocation served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent net population additions, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) have been incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 boundaries. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (derived from 2022 benchmarks) are applied. Looking ahead, population gains across the suburb of Willagee are anticipated to surpass the median for Australian statistical locations, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an addition of 780 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
252 new dwellings have been approved in Willagee over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 35, 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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An examination of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Willagee has averaged approximately 50 dwelling approvals each year, accumulating roughly 252 approved homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 35 residential approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local influx averaged 3.7 people per year for every home constructed, pointing to structural undersupply that typically fuels upward pricing pressure and heightened buyer rivalry, with dwelling construction costs averaging $465,000 per property. In addition, $2.5 million worth of commercial building permits were logged during this financial year, underscoring the dominant residential focus of the neighborhood.
Residential building activity in the suburb of Willagee outpaces regional benchmarks, running 35.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Greater Perth, which helps sustain existing asset values while delivering inventory to prospective purchasers. Recent building activity breaks down into 70.0% standalone homes alongside 30.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a diversifying property mix that spans entry-level attached housing to larger family residences. Characterized by approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the suburb of Willagee is on track to welcome 734 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well-calibrated to satisfy incoming demographic requirements, establishing balanced purchasing conditions while leaving scope for population expansion to outperform baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Willagee, worth an estimated $4.6 billion. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major capital initiatives remain fundamental determinants of regional trajectory. At present, no major initiatives have been earmarked by AreaSearch as directly altering the immediate locality. Surrounding projects of significance include the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Kardinya District Centre Precinct Structure Plan, Fremantle to Murdoch and Cockburn Central Transport Capacity, and Santa Clara Estate, with primary items outlined below.
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Kardinya Rise Estate
Boutique house and land estate by Yolk Property Group overlooking Alan Edwards Park and near Frank Cann parkland. Civil works and home builds are underway with most lots sold and a small number of park front survey strata lots and turnkey homes still available. Close to Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and the Kardinya Park shopping precinct.
North Lake Road - Winterfold Road Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals, on-road bicycle lanes, pedestrian path and crossing facilities to improve safety at the boundary intersection jointly managed by the Cities of Melville and Cockburn.
The Point Palmyra
Proposed mixed use development on the former Palmyra Bowling Club site, comprising 98 apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, delivering new housing and local shops close to Fremantle in partnership between 10 Development and DevelopmentWA.
Kardinya District Centre Precinct Structure Plan
Approved long-term planning framework for the Kardinya District Centre, guiding future land use, density, building height, movement networks, public spaces and coordinated redevelopment around the existing Kardinya Park shopping centre. The plan was approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 4 November 2025 and supports a mixed-use activity centre with housing, retail, health, wellness, dining, entertainment and public realm upgrades.
Hug Homes
Modular transportable homes for social and affordable housing with a minimal environmental impact, plus skills training for the unemployed and vulnerable.
Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of Attadale Reserve on the Swan River foreshore, planned to include a new sports pavilion, changerooms, floodlighting and landscape improvements. The project sits within the City of Melville's implementation of the Attadale Alfred Cove Foreshore Master Plan (AACFMP), completed in 2021, under which the City has been progressively upgrading changerooms and floodlighting across a number of its reserves.
Melville District Activity Centre Plan - Palmyra Precinct
Statutory activity centre plan guiding higher density mixed use redevelopment across the Melville District Centre, which spans parts of Palmyra, Melville, Attadale and Bicton around the Melville Plaza Shopping Centre and the Canning Highway and Stock Road intersection. Approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 8 August 2017, the plan is the principal planning document for the centre and sets place based controls for land use, building height, plot ratio, setbacks and public realm, replacing earlier precinct level structure planning for this part of Palmyra.It is applied alongside City of Melville Local Planning Scheme No. 6, which assigns the centre a maximum plot ratio of 1.2 and is implemented progressively as individual development applications and local development plans are lodged. Implementation is active: a six storey mixed use development at 36 and 38 Waddell Road, 391 Canning Highway and 167 Stock Road, Palmyra, valued at about 100 million dollars and comprising a residential aged care facility, independent living apartments, a medical centre, shop and restaurant, has been progressed through the Metro Inner Joint Development Assessment Panel, with an amendment application (DAP/23/02413) lodged in June 2025 and determined in October 2025. Separately, the City of Melville is midway through a multi year review of Local Planning Scheme No. 6 aimed at supporting a target of 18,000 additional dwellings by 2050 through targeted density increases around activity centres and along the Canning Highway corridor. A revised residential density approach was presented to Council on 16 June 2026, with a further round of community consultation anticipated from late July 2026, a draft report to Council in October 2026 and submission to the WAPC in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Approved activity centre plans such as this one operate independently of the scheme review and are not directly amended by it.
3,278 residents of Willagee are employed, from a labour force of 3,485. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,075, about 81% 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals that the suburb of Willagee maintains an educated labor pool with pronounced representation across essential community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,278, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% above the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth, while labor force participation aligns closely with the broader capital benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that 8.3% of workers operated from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
A notable regional specialization is evident in education & training, where local employment concentration reaches 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, mining accounts for only 5.4% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 7.0%. Given the discrepancy between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, the predominantly suburban environment offers relatively constrained commercial employment within its borders. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% while employment dropped by 1.1%, shifting the jobless rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its labor pool expand by 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term labor requirements can also be evaluated through national industry forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected forward across five- and ten-year horizons against the neighborhood profile, national employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry rates across the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Willagee is $1,660 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $829 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,923 a year against an average of $97,128. The average runs 52% 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 data for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Willagee sit in the upper nationwide bracket, featuring a median income of $63,923 and an average income of $97,128. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at approximately $70,910 (median) and $107,744 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, 2021 Census benchmarks align near the national 50th percentile.
Individual earnings demonstrate that 28.0% of the population (1,763 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, matching broader trends where 32.0% share this tier. Household finances display notable polarization, with 30.4% experiencing constrained resources alongside 25.1% generating elevated weekly earnings. Mortgage and rental outlays place significant strain on budgets, leaving 82.0% of income remaining to place the area at the 43rd percentile, while its SEIFA income status falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Willagee had 2,125 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $283 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,967 a month. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Willagee comprised 79.4% houses and 20.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Fully owned properties accounted for 20.1% of residences, trailing the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged dwellings representing 42.9% and tenancies making up 37.1%. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $1,967 against the Perth metro level of $1,907, whereas median weekly rent stood at $283 relative to the broader metropolitan figure of $350.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while rental outlays sit considerably below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Willagee counted 2,125 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,457 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 33% 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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Family units represent the majority of living arrangements at 62.6% of all households, encompassing couples with children (26.0%), couples without children (20.6%), and single parent families (14.4%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 37.4%, consisting of single-occupant households (32.8%) and group households (4.5%). Typical occupancy stands at a median household size of 2.3 people, which is below the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Willagee hold a university qualification, including 22.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 541 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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 in the suburb of Willagee track below broader regional figures, as 32.8% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 42.3% in the wider SA3 area, indicating an opportunity for workforce upskilling. Bachelor degree holders constitute 22.8% of the adult population, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational training remains a key strength, with 32.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, comprising certificates (21.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Study engagement is strong throughout the community, with 30.3% of residents actively pursuing formal education.
Within this cohort, 10.4% are attending primary schools, 8.4% are in secondary institutions, and 5.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Willagee reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An evaluation of local transit infrastructure identifies 33 operational public transport stops across the suburb of Willagee, providing bus connectivity. A network of 3 separate routes delivers 518 weekly scheduled services across these boarding points. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 159 meters to the nearest transit access point. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outbound travel dominates commuter flows, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 83% of workers and trains utilized by 8%. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan averages.
Meanwhile, 8.3% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic-related settings. Across all transit routes, service frequency reaches an average of 74 trips per day, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips per stop across the network.
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67.0% of residents in Willagee report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence indicate meaningful health headwinds for the suburb of Willagee, highlighted by an elevated prevalence of common conditions that becomes particularly pronounced among older cohorts. Concurrently, private health cover is held by roughly 66% of the total population (4,142 people), surpassing both the Greater Perth proportion of 59.0% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.6 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 67.0% of the population reported no chronic ailments, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
Working-age adults experience above-average rates of chronic conditions. Older individuals aged 65 and over comprise 15.0% of the locality (944 people), and while senior health metrics encounter certain hurdles, their national relative standing is higher than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.9% of Willagee residents were born overseas and 13.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within the suburb of Willagee exceeds broader averages, with 26.9% of community members born overseas and 13.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious denomination at 40.6% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence occurs among adherents of Judaism, who account for 0.1% of the local population versus 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported in the suburb of Willagee are English at 28.0%, Australian at 24.8%, and Other at 9.3%. Minor ancestral concentrations also show distinct patterns: Croatian ancestry accounts for 1.1% of the population (against 0.8% across the region), New Zealand ancestry represents 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and French heritage makes up 0.7% (relative to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willagee is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.6% 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Willagee align closely with Greater Perth benchmarks, with variations across each broad age bracket remaining within 2.4 percentage points of metropolitan shares. The estimated median age is 36, shifting downward from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Perth benchmark of 37 logged in the same Census. The most noticeable demographic adjustment since the Census is among persons aged 25 - 44, who expanded from 30.0% to an estimated 33.3% of the populace. By 2041, senior and retiree demographics (65+) are modeled to experience the largest numerical rise, gaining 511 (54%) to reach 1,456 residents, whereas youth and child cohorts are expected to decrease over the identical timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willagee
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,447 at the 2021 Census → 6,299 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 (SAL51610). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.