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Wilson has an estimated 7,522 residents, up from 6,608 at the 2021 Census — a change of 914 people, or 13.8%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,890 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 suburb of Wilson is estimated to have a population of approximately 7,522, drawing on AreaSearch's assessment of ABS regional updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 914 residents (13.8%) compared to the 6,608 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by reviewing the most recent ABS ERP release from June 2025 (which indicated 7,517 residents) and incorporating 20 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. With 1,889 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Wilson maintains a population density that exceeds AreaSearch's national benchmark average.
Moreover, its 13.8% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, positioning the suburb of Wilson among the leading growth areas regionally. International migration served as the primary catalyst for these demographic gains, functioning virtually as the exclusive source of recent population additions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) have been applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In locations lacking SA2-specific coverage, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 figures). Looking ahead, the suburb of Wilson is projected to experience population expansion slightly beneath the median across AreaSearch's analysed areas, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an addition of 779 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 10.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
233 new dwellings have been approved in Wilson over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's examination of ABS residential approval statistics aggregated from regional data, the suburb averages approximately 46 newly approved dwellings annually, amounting to around 233 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 30 building permits have been granted. With roughly 3 incoming residents recorded per annum for each dwelling completed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction remains well behind population influx, creating heightened buyer competition and upward pricing momentum, with construction costs for new dwellings averaging $437,000. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $61.6 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial development.
Residential building activity in the area outpaces Greater Perth by 40.0% per capita over the 5 year period, offering incoming buyers options while providing price stability for existing assets. Construction composition indicates that 75.0% of new approvals are freestanding houses, while 25.0% comprise medium and high-density formats, reinforcing the established suburban feel geared toward family-oriented accommodation. This pipeline marks a distinct shift from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses represent 96.0%, catering to evolving buyer budgets and emerging density needs amid limited land supply. Capacity for further development remains sound, with approximately 197 people per dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts anticipate that the local population will grow by 774 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. If prevailing building rates persist, residential development is well positioned to comfortably satisfy future housing requirements, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wilson, worth an estimated $18 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.6 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and 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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Public planning initiatives, capital works, and infrastructure upgrades play a major role in shaping local development patterns. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 key infrastructure projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent among these developments are the Heartwood Bentley - Bentley Redevelopment Project, the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, the Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin, and the Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the Canning River, delivered by the City of Canning as a major community recreation and environmental upgrade. Earlier stages delivered the weir and bridge upgrade, shelters, pathways, barbeques, the pump track, sewer works, and the completed Stage 4 dog exercise area and wetland buffer expansion with new fencing, amenities and more than 21000 native plants. The current Stage 5 district-level play space has completed detailed design and procurement, has funding support from Lotterywest, and is expected to commence construction in January 2026 and open by mid 2026.The play space includes junior and older-child play areas, water and sensory play, picnic and BBQ facilities, landscaping, accessible pathways, inclusive equipment and cultural interpretation developed with Whadjuk Noongar Traditional Owners and local Indigenous artists.
Kent Street Weir Precinct (Canning River, Wilson)
A staged long-term redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the banks of the Canning River (Djarlgarro Beeliar) in Wilson. Works include a new district-level inclusive play space with cultural interpretation elements, an off-leash dog exercise area, wetland buffer expansion with over 21,000 native plants, a pump track, upgraded shelters and BBQ facilities, and ecological restoration. The precinct is a gateway to the Canning River Regional Park and holds strong cultural significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people.Construction of the play space is underway in 2026 with completion expected by mid-2026. The broader Wilson Riverfront Masterplan has been subsumed into this staged precinct program.
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.
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.
Aura Cannington
14 storey residential tower in the Canning City Centre activity corridor delivering 189 apartments above ground floor commercial space at 1250 Albany Highway, within walking distance of Cannington Station and Westfield Carousel. Developed by Match as part of the broader regeneration of Canning City Centre.
Woolworths East Victoria Park
A $27.5 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) at the corner of Albany Highway and Shepperton Road, East Victoria Park. The development comprises a 3,755 square metre Woolworths supermarket, nine specialty retail tenancies (740 square metres), three food-and-beverage tenancies (256 square metres), a 94-place childcare centre (675 square metres internal plus 645 square metres external play area), and approximately 232 car parking bays across two basement levels and at-grade. The project targets a 5-star Green Star rating and will revitalise a prominent gateway site in East Victoria Park.Development Application DA 5.2024.212.1 / DAP/24/02746 was considered by the Metro-Inner Development Assessment Panel (MIDAP) on 26 June 2025 following a recommendation for approval from the Town of Victoria Park. The application no longer appears on the DAP current applications register, indicating the panel has issued its determination.
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.
Albany Highway Safety Upgrades Cannington
Two-stage safety and traffic-flow upgrade along Albany Highway near Westfield Carousel. Stage 1 (Station Street median closure and lighting relocation) was delivered Sep-Oct 2024. Stage 2 (after METRONET Armadale Level Crossing Removal completes) will lengthen turn pockets into Nicholson Road and Liege Street to increase capacity and reduce crash risk.
4,271 residents of Wilson are employed, from a labour force of 4,354. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 68.2%. 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 5,895, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Drawing from AreaSearch's aggregation of local statistical data, the local labor market is characterized by high qualifications, a notable presence in critical service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,271, with local joblessness tracking 2.3% lower than the 4.2% seen across Greater Perth, while labor force participation aligns closely with the regional mark of 69.9%. Census records show that merely 6.8% of the local workforce carried out their duties from home, though this period coincided with COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors providing employment to local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with accommodation & food. Accommodation & food represents a distinct local concentration, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, mining features limited participation, accounting for only 5.0% of the local workforce against 7.0% throughout Greater Perth. A comparison of resident worker totals against jobs located within the boundary indicates that the area functions primarily as a residential enclave with relatively few internal employment positions. AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM records indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.8% alongside a 1.5% increase in the total workforce, driving a 0.3 percentage point drop in local unemployment. Across Greater Perth over the identical timeframe, employment expanded by 2.0% and the labour pool rose by 2.5%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an indicator of forward labor requirements. Nationwide, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance will vary considerably. When weighting these projections against the area's current industry distribution, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes small-area demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wilson is $1,668 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $752 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,361 a year against an average of $61,038. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Wilson trail broader national benchmarks, recording a median of $51,361 and a mean of $61,038. These figures sit below the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at roughly $56,975 for the median and $67,709 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings sit modestly between the 39th and 45th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 31.3% of local earners (2,354 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the wider regional level of 32.0%. High housing costs leave residents with 84.0% of income remaining after shelter expenses, ranking at the 46th percentile, with the overall SEIFA income metric placing the community in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wilson had 2,470 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 local residential stock consists of 95.7% detached houses alongside 4.3% alternative formats like townhouses, units, and apartments, contrasting with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% higher-density alternatives. The proportion of outright home ownership matches the Perth metro standard at 30.4%, while mortgaged properties account for 30.9% and private rentals make up 38.6%. Typical monthly home loan repayments stand at $1,842, sitting beneath the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, whereas typical weekly rent is $350, matching the Perth metro rate of $350.
On a national level, mortgage obligations remain under the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wilson counted 2,470 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,812 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 63.3%, which breaks down into 26.8% couples with children, 26.1% couples without offspring, and 8.1% single-parent arrangements. The remaining 36.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 27.5% and shared group accommodation representing 9.4%. The median household size of 2.5 persons tracks slightly under the 2.6 person figure for Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Wilson hold a university qualification, including 26.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 307 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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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The level of educational achievement in the area substantially exceeds regional averages, with 39.8% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared with 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. This qualification profile positions the population favorably for roles in the knowledge economy. Undergraduates with bachelor degrees represent 26.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 9.9% and graduate diploma recipients at 3.1%. In addition, 28.4% of residents aged 15+ hold technical or trade qualifications, comprising 11.2% with advanced diplomas and 17.2% with certificates. Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 31.0% of residents actively undertaking education.
Within this cohort, 11.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies, 7.5% attend primary school, and 5.4% are engaged in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wilson reaches 38 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity is supported by 38 operating bus stops situated throughout the area, accommodated across 15 separate bus routes that generate 2,409 passenger services every week. Accessibility is strong, with typical residential properties located just 192 meters from their nearest transit stop. With the suburb operating primarily as a residential area, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 81%, followed by 8% utilizing buses and 7% traveling by train. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation stood at a modest 6.8% at the 2021 Census, a metric that may reflect conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across all transit corridors, service frequency averages 344 departures each day, which translates to roughly 63 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.8% of residents in Wilson report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 the community are generally favorable, with AreaSearch identifying comparatively low rates of chronic illness and mortality across the broad population, though health conditions appear elevated among older cohorts. Around 51% of residents (~3,869 people) maintain private health insurance, a lower level of coverage than the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions (6.7%) and arthritis (6.4%) represent the two most commonly reported chronic health issues among residents, while 73.8% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 11.8% of the population (887 people), which is below the 15.9% regional representation.
Older residents experience some health challenges, though their overall health rankings remain somewhat lower nationally relative to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.2% of Wilson residents were born overseas and 38.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays considerable cultural diversity, with 48.2% of residents born abroad and 38.4% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 43.8% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits strong representation, accounting for 6.0% of residents compared to only 2.7% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds reported are English (22.1%, below the regional benchmark of 28.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other backgrounds (16.8%, notably above the regional standard of 11.2%). Furthermore, distinct demographic variations appear among other heritages: Chinese ancestry accounts for 13.6% (compared to 4.0% regionally), Dutch represents 2.0% (versus 1.5% across the region), and Korean makes up 1.2% (against 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wilson is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.0% 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 of the suburb of Wilson skews toward younger age groups, with individuals aged 25 - 44 constituting 38.6% of all residents as at August 2026, outpacing the Greater Perth figure of 30.9%, while seniors aged 65+ account for 11.8% compared to 15.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 34 as at August 2026, declining from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Perth benchmark of 37 recorded at that same Census. The most significant shift since the Census has occurred within the 25 - 44 cohort, which grew from 32.6% to an estimated 38.6% of the population.
Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the majority of demographic growth, increasing by 317 residents (36%) to total 1,205.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wilson
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,608 at the 2021 Census → 7,522 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 (SAL51617). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.