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Yanchep has an estimated 14,632 residents, up from 11,022 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,610 people, or 32.8%. Growth has averaged 5.3% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 1,218 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. Density is about 67 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that Yanchep's population is estimated at approximately 14,632 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,610 individuals (32.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,022 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 14,347, calculated by AreaSearch following an assessment of the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) and a further 1,218 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and potential capacity for additional expansion.
The suburb of Yanchep's 32.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader regionally. This demographic expansion was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.0% of the total population growth in recent times, though all indicators, including overseas arrivals and natural increase, remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 zones lacking this data, and to project expansion across all localities past the year 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Assessing future population trends, substantial growth within the top tier of Australian statistical zones is projected, with the locality anticipated to add 5,493 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 35.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,342 new dwellings have been approved in Yanchep over the past five years, an average of 268 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 273 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 637, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Yanchep has averaged approximately 268 dwelling approvals per year, summing to an estimated 1,342 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26584 approvals have been logged. An average gain of 2.4 new residents per year was recorded for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), pointing to solid demand that supports real estate values, with new dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $378,000—slightly higher than the regional benchmark—which indicates a focus on higher-quality builds.
Furthermore, $43.4 million in commercial development approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to robust local business sector activity. In comparison to Greater Perth, the suburb of Yanchep displays 101.0% higher development activity per capita, offering prospective buyers broader options. This rate of activity is also considerably above the national level, highlighting strong developer confidence in the area. Upcoming residential construction consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with an emphasis on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. The area averages roughly 43 people for every dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Projecting forward, the suburb of Yanchep is expected to add 5,208 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Given current construction trends, the volume of new residential supply is positioned to easily satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth to exceed current forecasts.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yanchep, worth an estimated $2.87 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.8 billion. 41 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, primary projects, and planning changes. A total of 59 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Yanchep Junction Estate, ECU Health Centre Yanchep, Capricorn Beach Estate Yanchep, and the Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project, with the list below highlighting those expected to have the most direct impact.
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ECU Health Centre Yanchep
A jointly funded integrated health precinct led by Edith Cowan University, the Australian Government, and the WA State Government. Stage 1 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep East, 15 Ikara Lane) opened in October 2024, providing GP, allied health, disability, psychological, and counselling services. Stage 2 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep West, approx. 1,700 square metres) commenced construction in January-February 2025, with completion and opening expected mid-2026. The centre will be the largest community health facility north of Joondalup, serving one of Perth's fastest-growing corridors with primary care, mental health, chronic disease management, and clinical training for ECU health students.
Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project
The Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project aims to create greater opportunities for tourism, recreation, and economic growth in Yanchep. It involves working with residents and stakeholders to guide future development of the Yanchep Lagoon precinct. Key components include the Preliminary Foreshore Management Plan, coastal management studies addressing erosion and beach access, redevelopment of the old Yanchep Surf Club site, utility service upgrades, and completed enhancements like the Orion Cafe kiosk and changerooms.
Vertex Private Estate Yanchep
Satterley residential land estate in Yanchep, marketed as a private coastal community close to Yanchep Lagoon, Yanchep National Park, Yanchep Central, Yanchep Train Station and the Mitchell Freeway extension. Current Satterley material describes Vertex as a 550 lot estate with land and house-and-land packages for sale, parks, landscaping, fencing and NBN inclusions.
Yanchep City Centre Activity Centre Plan
A major mixed-use, transit-oriented Strategic Metropolitan Centre planned to service the North-West corridor of Perth. The 106-hectare project is governed by Improvement Plan No. 60 (gazetted 2024) to coordinate delivery across multiple landowners. It features the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension and Station (opened July 2024) as its primary transit hub. The centre is planned to accommodate a minimum of 6,500 dwellings and provide extensive retail, commercial, educational, health, and civic facilities, including a proposed 2-stage health centre in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Yanchep Junction Estate
Master-planned residential community delivering 546 lots across 39ha, featuring 5ha of commercial development, three local parks, and the future K-12 St Matthew's Anglican School. Located 200m from the newly built Yanchep Train Station.
Old Yanchep Surf Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Old Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club building into a modern multi-use community facility and cafe. Delivered by the City of Wanneroo, the project includes upgraded public amenities, hospitality space, and improved foreshore beach access.
Capricorn Beach Estate Yanchep
Capricorn Beach Estate is an active masterplanned coastal residential community in Yanchep. Homesites are now selling, with current releases promoted by the estate and a sales office operating at 222 Capricorn Esplanade. The broader Capricorn Coastal Village structure plan covers more than 259 hectares and supports subdivision and development of residential areas, local open space, community amenities and a commercial centre. Key features include access to beaches, established schools and shops, the 2.4 hectare Campground Adventure Park, foreshore and parkland areas, and nearby Yanchep Beach Club, which is now open.
Jindowie Estate
Established master planned coastal community in Yanchep by DevelopmentWA with ongoing staged land releases. Current public releases include Stage 28C, while construction continues across later stages and associated road infrastructure including Yanchep Beach Road and Greenside Drive upgrades. The estate benefits from proximity to the METRONET Yanchep Station, schools, shopping and coastal amenities.
6,843 residents of Yanchep are employed, from a labour force of 7,299. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 12,217, about 84% 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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The suburb of Yanchep has a balanced labor force consisting of both professional and trade-based jobs, with the construction sector being notably prominent in its representation. The area has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and employment grew by an estimated 3.3% over the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 6,843 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate 2.1% higher than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is somewhat lower than average (65.7% relative to 70.2% in Greater Perth).
Census responses show that a low 7.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and mining. The suburb of Yanchep exhibits a clear industrial specialization in construction, where the share of employment is 1.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 4.2% of employment compared to 8.2% across the region. Local employment opportunities appear somewhat constrained, as shown by the ratio of working Census participants to the local resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from regional data, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.3% and the labor force grow by 3.9%, which caused unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded an employment increase of 2.0% and labor force growth of 2.5%, with a rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding potential future demand within the suburb of Yanchep. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates vary significantly by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the suburb of Yanchep's employment composition suggests local jobs should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yanchep is $1,699 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,389 a year against an average of $69,454. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the suburb of Yanchep are slightly above the national average, with a median of $55,389 and an average of $69,454. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $61,443 (median) and $77,045 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and individual incomes all rank moderately in the suburb of Yanchep, sitting between the 41st and 47th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 35.2% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,150 residents), mirroring regional trends where 32.0% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are significant, leaving only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 44th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yanchep had 3,740 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Yanchep, as recorded in the latest Census, was 97.2% stand-alone houses and 2.8% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, or other formats), compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership in the suburb of Yanchep was lower than in metro Perth at 19.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (57.8%) or rented (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area stood below the metro Perth average at $1,842, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, compared to $1,907 and $350 for metropolitan Perth.
On a national level, the suburb of Yanchep's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yanchep counted 3,740 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,965 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 78.2%, consisting of 37.3% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.8%, with single-person households at 19.8% and group living situations representing 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Yanchep hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,231 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 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 suburb of Yanchep displays lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 14.1%, which is considerably below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This represents both a developmental challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 47.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (35.2%). Participation in study is relatively high, with 33.0% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This is made up of 14.4% in primary schools, 8.9% in high schools, and 2.9% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yanchep reaches 80 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 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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Analysis of transit options indicates 80 active public transport stops in the suburb of Yanchep, consisting of a combination of trains and buses. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,100 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is classified as good, with residents living an average of 268 meters from their closest stop. As a primary residential enclave, the majority of workers travel outward for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, and 9% utilizing the train. Households average 1.5 motor vehicles each.
A relatively low 7.9% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings). Service frequency averages 300 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 26 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Yanchep report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, the suburb of Yanchep faces notable health concerns, with common conditions showing moderate prevalence overall, particularly among older age groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high, standing at approximately 55% of the population (~8,013 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among residents were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 9.4 and 7.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.4% of the population (1,960 people), which is lower than the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. Health outcomes for seniors show some areas of concern, though they rank lower nationally than the population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.8% of Yanchep residents were born overseas and 9.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.8%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Yanchep has a higher level of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 9.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding family background (parents' country of birth), the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Yanchep are English at 36.8% (which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 21.5%, and Scottish at 7.5%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is notably represented at 2.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Maori ancestry accounts for 2.3% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yanchep is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.0% 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 median age in the suburb of Yanchep is 35 years, making it slightly younger than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The cohort aged 5 - 14 shows a strong presence at 15.8% compared to Greater Perth, while residents aged 25 - 34 are less common at 13.9%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 10.7% to 13.1% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group decreased from 8.1% to 6.8% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.9% to 15.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest significant changes for the suburb of Yanchep, with the cohort aged 45 to 54 expected to grow steadily, increasing by 755 people (44%) from 1,726 to 2,482.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yanchep
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 21 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 1,218 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,022 at the 2021 Census → 14,632 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 May 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 (SAL51667). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.