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Balcatta - Hamersley has an estimated 18,059 residents, up from 16,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,034 people, or 12.7%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 164 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 78.5% of that increase. That puts 1,743 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Balcatta - Hamersley stands at approximately 18,059 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,034 people (12.7%) from the 16,025 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,025 from June 2025 alongside 164 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,743 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density of nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 12.7% expansion rate in Balcatta - Hamersley since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, positioning the locality as a key regional growth center.
This population rise was largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.5% of the total demographic gains in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, and to project development beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, which are grounded in 2022 statistics. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience a population expansion slightly below the median of all statistical locations assessed by AreaSearch. Specifically, the region is forecast to add 1,728 residents by 2041 when measured against the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 9.4% over this 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
383 new dwellings have been approved in Balcatta - Hamersley over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for new dwellings in Balcatta - Hamersley average approximately 76 annually, with 383 residential approvals granted over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 83 recorded during FY-26 to date. Given that historical data from the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) shows an average intake of 4 new occupants per completed home, residential supply is falling short of demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, with new residences registering an average building cost of $301,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $42.8 million this financial year, reflecting a robust rate of local business development.
In comparison to Greater Perth, the per capita rate of development in Balcatta - Hamersley is matching, helping preserve a balanced housing market aligned with the wider metropolitan region. Recent building activity is composed of 81.0% standalone houses and 19.0% medium and high-density options, preserving the traditional suburban layout focused on spacious family residences. Notably, builders are focusing more on standalone houses than historical distributions indicate (which stood at 64.0% at the Census), highlighting a steady desire for family-oriented housing despite ongoing densification. The area has roughly 216 individuals for each residential approval, indicating potential for further expansion. According to demographic projections, Balcatta - Hamersley is set to add 1,694 residents by 2041, calculated from the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Current building volumes suggest that residential supply will be sufficient to satisfy local demand, yielding favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces these predictions.
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balcatta - Hamersley, worth an estimated $1.45 billion. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 32 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 34 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. Among these, the most notable initiatives are the City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4), the Trackless Tram System along the Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor, the East Roselea Structure Plan (Mosaic Balcatta), and the Balcatta Senior High School Redevelopment, with details provided for the most significant projects.
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Recycling Centre Balcatta Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the City of Stirling's Recycling Centre Balcatta into a modern resource recovery facility incorporating an upgraded Community Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. The project modernises ageing infrastructure, improves customer safety and traffic flow, increases waste recovery capacity and supports diversion of waste from landfill. Construction is underway following contract award.
City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4)
Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) will replace Local Planning Scheme No. 3 across the City of Stirling. The scheme modernises and simplifies the City's planning framework, aligns with WA planning reforms, updates zoning and land use provisions, and supports a broader range of housing outcomes including aged care and more flexible residential development. Public advertising concluded on 24 January 2025. Council endorsed the scheme with modifications in June 2025 and forwarded it to the Western Australian Planning Commission.As of mid-2026 the WAPC has provided its recommendation to the Minister for Planning and the City is awaiting the Minister's final modifications before gazettal, which is expected during the second half of 2026.
Reid Highway and Erindale Road Grade Separation
A $450 million major infrastructure project jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments to replace the last remaining at-grade signalised intersection on Reid Highway with a grade-separated interchange carrying Erindale Road over Reid Highway to improve safety, reduce crashes, and relieve congestion.
Trackless Tram System - Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor
A proposed 7km mid-tier public transit system linking Glendalough Train Station to the Scarborough Beach precinct, intended as a catalyst for urban renewal along the Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor. The route is planned to use a 30-metre, net-zero emission electric vehicle that runs on rubber tyres with magnetic guidance technology, carrying up to 150 passengers at speeds of 70km/h with priority at traffic signals. The City of Stirling finalised its business case in October 2024, supported by reports from ARUP, SMEC and Urbis, with the State Government previously indicating it would not fund the project.The project remains in the advocacy stage as the City continues to seek State and Federal funding commitments. Australia's first trackless tram trial was conducted at the Stirling Administration Centre in late 2023 with partners Curtin University, CRRC, Shanghai Electric and Infrastructure Technology Solutions Group.
Roselea Shopping Centre
A completed neighbourhood shopping centre of about 5,736 m2 GLA anchored by Woolworths and BWS with a mix of specialty retailers and medical services. The centre serves the Balcatta community about 10 km north of Perth CBD and forms part of the local area revitalisation.
Stirling City Centre Infrastructure Package
A package of state and federal government transport infrastructure works supporting the transformation of Stirling City Centre into Perth's second CBD. Key components include the $165M Stephenson Avenue Extension (Phase 1 completed February 2022; Phase 2 under construction by Main Roads WA), a $90M Stirling Bus Interchange upgrade from 18 to 29 stands, a new Principal Shared Path along the Mitchell Freeway, and Smart Freeway upgrades. The new Stephenson Avenue bridge over the Mitchell Freeway opened in December 2025, with remaining works including the bus interchange and shared path connections due for completion in mid-2026.The works unlock approximately 55 hectares of vacant government land for higher-density development around Stirling Station.
Balcatta Industrial Park
Pre-lease industrial development by Charter Hall delivering two high-quality warehouses with corporate offices, 13.7m clearance, on-grade and dock loading, ESFR sprinklers, 24/7 operations, B-Double access and sustainability initiatives targeting a 4 Star Green Star Design & As Built rating.
Warwick Open Space - Pitch 1 LED Upgrade
Upgrade of lighting at Warwick Open Space Pitch 1 to energy-efficient LED lighting. This project is part of the City of Joondalup's 2025/26 budget.
10,019 residents of Balcatta - Hamersley are employed, from a labour force of 10,357. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 68.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 20,055, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 local workforce in Balcatta - Hamersley is highly educated, featuring strong representation in the construction industry, a low unemployment rate of 3.3%, and a 3.6% expansion in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 10,019 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the 4.2% rate recorded across Greater Perth. Workforce participation levels are generally aligned with the Greater Perth average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a modest 7.9% of the employed population worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a notable concentration in the construction sector, employing staff at 1.3 times the regional average rate. By contrast, the mining sector is less represented locally at 4.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. The census-derived ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident indicates that local employment options are more abundant than average. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.6% while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0%, the labor force expanded by 2.5%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future workforce demand in Balcatta - Hamersley. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific growth rates to the employment distribution of Balcatta - Hamersley indicates that local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Balcatta - Hamersley is $1,625 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,468 a year against an average of $77,847. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, ranks the income levels in the Balcatta - Hamersley SA2 as very high on a national scale. The median taxpayer income in the area is $60,468, with the average income reaching $77,847, compared to Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to a median income of approximately $67,077 and an average income of $86,356 as of March 2026. Conversely, the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 42nd and 55th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 33.0% of the population, earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 5,959 residents), which aligns with the regional distribution where 32.0% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining only 84.2% of their income, placing the area in the 44th percentile for affordability, while its SEIFA income score is in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balcatta - Hamersley had 6,580 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 housing mix in Balcatta - Hamersley consisted of 64.4% separate houses and 35.6% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the wider Perth metropolitan distribution of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Balcatta - Hamersley was notably higher than the Perth metro average at 35.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (37.4%) or tenants (27.3%). The median mortgage repayment in the locality was $1,863 per month, which sits below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $350, matching the Perth metro benchmark.
On a national level, the median mortgage cost matches the Australian average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent is lower than the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balcatta - Hamersley counted 6,580 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,415 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.8%, consisting of couples with children at 27.5%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent homes at 10.9%. Non-family households account for 34.2% of the total, with single-person households representing 31.1% and group houses making up 3.0%. The average household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Balcatta - Hamersley hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,799 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 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 Balcatta - Hamersley are lower than regional averages, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 37.1% in the broader SA3 region. This difference indicates an opportunity for future educational growth and skills training. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well-represented, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.9%) or certificates (23.1%).
The rate of educational enrollment is quite high, with 26.4% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This includes 8.9% attending primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balcatta - Hamersley reaches 124 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 analysis of public transport networks shows 124 operational transit stops in Balcatta - Hamersley, consisting of various bus options. These stops connect to 26 different routes that together handle 5,191 passenger trips per week. Transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the main mode of travel at 83% and trains accounting for 9%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3, which is below the metropolitan average.
A relatively low 7.9% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. The average service frequency across the transit network is 741 daily trips, which averages out to approximately 41 weekly trips for each stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Balcatta - Hamersley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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An assessment of mortality figures and chronic illness trends by AreaSearch shows excellent health statistics in Balcatta - Hamersley, with younger demographics showing a very low rate of common medical conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population, or about 10,474 residents. The most prevalent health concerns in the community are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 8.2% and 7.5% of residents. Meanwhile, 70.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The demographic under the age of 65 exhibits health metrics that exceed average expectations.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.2% of the local population (3,646 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. While health profiles for seniors are above average, they rank lower on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.1% of Balcatta - Hamersley residents were born overseas and 29.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.2%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balcatta - Hamersley ranks highly for cultural variety, with 29.0% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.1% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 54.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Balcatta - Hamersley are English at 22.2% (which is below the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 19.3%, and Italian at 12.3% (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.2%).
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Macedonian ancestry representing 3.4% of the population compared to 0.4% regionally, Croatian ancestry at 1.8% compared to 0.8%, and Serbian ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balcatta - Hamersley is 39. 24.9% 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 of 39 in Balcatta - Hamersley is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is notably larger than the metropolitan average, accounting for 7.9% of the local population, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller at 10.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased its share from 15.3% to 16.5%, while the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 10.2% to 8.6%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 suggest a significant demographic shift, led by an 83% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 549 people to reach 1,212 from 662).
Overall, residents aged 65 and older are expected to make up 58% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balcatta - Hamersley
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 SA2 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 164 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,025 at the 2021 Census → 18,059 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 (505021084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.