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Ballajura has an estimated 19,902 residents, up from 18,505 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,397 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 69.2% of that increase. That puts 836 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Ballajura stands at roughly 19,902 as of Aug 2026. This reflects an addition of 1,397 people (7.5%) compared to the 18,505 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such expansion is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,879 alongside 24 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. Consequently, the locality exhibits a population density of 835 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations. Furthermore, the local 7.5% post-census rise falls within 2.0 percentage points of the 9.5% figure seen across Australia, indicating solid expansion dynamics.
Inbound international migration served as the core engine of this demographic increase, generating roughly 69.2% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Forecast modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 localities anchored to 2022 as a starting benchmark. For uncovered SA2 districts or projections extending beyond 2032 across all sectors, age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (built on 2022 data) are applied. Anticipated demographic trajectories place the locality within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with projections indicating an expansion of 518 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 2.5% across the 16 years.
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98 new dwellings have been approved in Ballajura over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Ballajura have averaged roughly 19 dwellings per annum, amounting to 98 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 7.7 new residents annually for each residence constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, residential supply falls considerably short of incoming demand, creating heightened competition among purchasers and upward pressure on pricing. Meanwhile, construction costs for new dwellings average $271,000—a level below regional norms that points to accessible entry pricing for home purchasers. Additionally, $2.1 million in commercial building permits was authorized during the current financial year, highlighting muted commercial building activity.
Construction levels in Ballajura remain notably subdued when benchmarked against Greater Perth, sitting 91.0% below regional average per person. Although local construction momentum has strengthened in recent periods, this limited flow of new dwellings generally bolsters demand and valuations across established real estate. This constrained pace similarly tracks below nationwide standards, reflecting an established suburban landscape alongside likely urban planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density suburban layout centered around freestanding homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 807 people per residential approval emphasizes the subdued, low-volume development environment. Projections indicate Ballajura will add 495 residents leading up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Under existing building trends, incoming residential construction appears positioned to comfortably satisfy local requirements, establishing favorable circumstances for purchasers and creating capacity for demographic expansion to surpass projected figures.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ballajura, worth an estimated $4.32 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major development programs play an essential role in driving regional performance. A total of 22 key initiatives have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the area. Notable undertakings include Paradise Quays Ballajura, Ballajura Build-to-Rent Housing Development, Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1, and North Ballajura (Hepburn Avenue - East) Planning Investigation Area, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Paradise Quays Ballajura
An over 55s lifestyle estate featuring 77 contemporary homes on freehold titles and a proposed residential aged care facility component. Situated on a 4.08-hectare site near Emu Swamp, the project is split into a northern residential section and a southern section for aged care. Earthworks have commenced following survey strata approval, with development applications and building plans progressing through the City of Swan.
Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1
The Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1 is a statutory planning framework established to facilitate a transit-oriented town center. Gazetted in December 2025, it replaces local planning schemes to provide direct Western Australian Planning Commission oversight. Current activity includes a $53.8 million development application for a six-story building south of the station comprising 100 social and affordable apartments. The precinct supports long-term goals for 1400 residential dwellings and 8000 square meters of retail space integrated with the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1
A statutory transit-oriented urban renewal planning framework for the 69-hectare precinct around the new METRONET Ballajura Station. Gazetted in December 2025, the scheme replaces local planning frameworks to provide direct Western Australian Planning Commission oversight. It will facilitate up to 1,400 new residential dwellings of medium to higher density and 8,000 sqm of retail space, with initial developments including a $53.8 million social and affordable apartment proposal.
North Ballajura (Hepburn Avenue - East) Planning Investigation Area
235 hectares of land designated for future urban expansion as part of the Perth and [email protected] planning framework. Following investigations, the site has been recommended for urban expansion to boost housing supply in Perth's northern suburbs, accommodating future residential development and areas of public open space.
Ellenbrook Masterplanned Community
Ellenbrook is one of Australia's largest and most awarded masterplanned communities, spanning around 1,200 hectares and developed by Satterley Property Group (formerly LWP) in partnership with DevelopmentWA. The community is built around a bustling town centre and eight self-supporting villages, with a current population exceeding 30,000 and a long-term population target of more than 70,000 by 2036. The METRONET Ellenbrook Train Station opened in December 2024, providing a 31-minute rail link to Perth CBD. As of early 2026, construction is underway on the $145 million Swan Active Ellenbrook regional aquatic and recreation facility, delivered by ADCO Constructions for the City of Swan and scheduled to open at the end of 2027.Major affordable housing initiatives are progressing, including a 197-apartment social and affordable development at Lot 29 The Parkway by PACT Construction (about 20 percent social, 80 percent affordable, construction starting Q1 2026), and 14 maisonette-style social homes by Dale Alcock Projects expected to be available in late 2026. Satterley's new large format retail centre at the corner of Main Street and The Promenade is now open with 8,500 square metres of leased commercial space. Final residential stages are progressing in villages such as Annie's Landing and Malvern Springs, and the WA 2026-27 State Budget commits major funding for power and water infrastructure to unlock the North Ellenbrook growth corridor, with around 10,000 future lots planned across North Ellenbrook East and West.
Ballajura Build-to-Rent Housing Development
A build-to-rent housing development in Ballajura as part of the Western Australian Government's $443 million initiative to deliver 1,145 new homes across 14 sites. The project comprises approximately 80% affordable housing and 20% social housing, strategically located near the new Ballajura Station. The development will be built to Silver Livable standards with a 7-star NatHERS energy and thermal efficiency rating.
Henley Brook Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of Water Corporation's Henley Brook Water Treatment Plant to increase drinking water treatment capacity and network reliability for Brabham, Henley Brook and surrounding growth areas. The project supports ongoing residential expansion in Perth's north-east growth corridor and forms part of broader water infrastructure capacity improvements.
Ballajura Station
New METRONET railway station with 12-stand bus interchange, 1,100 parking bays, and pedestrian footbridge. Serves as major transport hub for northeast suburbs including Bennett Springs area. Opened December 2024 as part of the Morley-Ellenbrook Line, connecting Ballajura to Perth CBD in 22 minutes.
11,250 residents of Ballajura are employed, from a labour force of 11,873. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 72.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 15,323, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A capable local talent pool characterizes Ballajura, featuring substantial employment across industrial and manufacturing trades, a 5.2% rate of joblessness, and an estimated annual employment gain of 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 11,250, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.1% above the 4.2% benchmark recorded across Greater Perth. Labor force participation remains standard at 72.7% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 6.1% of workers operated from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions should be recognized. The primary sectors supporting local employment include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing represents a standout specialization within the suburb, capturing a local job share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical classification is less prominent locally, accounting for 5.4% of resident workers relative to 8.2% across the broader region. Comparison between Census-reported local jobs and the resident working demographic points to a modest local employment base within the immediate area. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.9% alongside a 4.0% rise in the labour force, keeping joblessness practically steady. Over that same timeframe across Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0%, the workforce grew by 2.5%, and unemployment shifted upward by 0.4 percentage points. Additional perspective on future local requirements emerges from the Mar-26 national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year forecasts were correlated with the local occupational structure to evaluate future demand trends. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Translating these sector-specific outlooks to the occupational distribution of Ballajura indicates potential local job increases of 6.0% across five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ballajura is $1,725 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,054 a year against an average of $62,751. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show local earnings across the Ballajura SA2 trailing national benchmarks, featuring a median of $54,054 and an average of $62,751. In comparison, Greater Perth registered a median income of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings present estimates to roughly $59,962 (median) and $69,610 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census findings, household earnings place at the 48th percentile ($1,725 weekly), whereas individual earnings sit at the 31st percentile.
Across income tiers, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 36.8% of residents (7,323 individuals), closely mirroring the 32.0% share seen across the wider region. Accommodation expenses account for 15.3% of earnings, yet overall income levels sustain disposable earnings at the 50th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ballajura had 6,183 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,703 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was made up of 94.4% houses alongside 5.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative housing forms), contrasting with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Ballajura matched the Perth metro benchmark at 30.7%, while the balance of homes were under a mortgage (50.9%) or occupied by tenants (18.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,703, falling well below the Perth metro figure of $1,907, whereas typical weekly rent came in at $350, matching the Perth metro level of $350.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage payments in Ballajura sit below the national average of $1,863, and rents track below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ballajura counted 6,183 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,650 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of residences at 79.7%, comprising couples with children at 39.4%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 15.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.3%, consisting of solo occupants at 17.8% and group households at 2.5%. The typical household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Ballajura hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,868 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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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Tertiary attainment poses a notable challenge within the district, as the share of residents holding university qualifications (16.9%) sits well below the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, creating a clear opening for targeted learning programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a major strength, with 36.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (26.8%). Learning engagement across the suburb is substantial, with 29.6% of residents actively participating in formal courses.
This cohort is divided into 10.0% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Ballajura reaches 97 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 transit reviews identify 97 operational transit stops distributed across Ballajura, encompassing both bus and rail links. A total of 15 unique routes service these facilities, delivering 4,333 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is solid, with residents situated an average of 279 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, external commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and buses accommodating 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. A modest 6.1% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit lines, trip frequency averages 619 daily services, which translates to roughly 44 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.5% of residents in Ballajura report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% 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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Based on AreaSearch research into mortality and chronic illness patterns, Ballajura achieves favorable overall health outcomes, characterized by low general rates of common conditions alongside elevated incidence among older, vulnerable demographics, while private health insurance uptake covers approximately 50% of the population (~10,030 people). This compares with a 59.0% participation rate across Greater Perth and an Australia-wide average of 55.7%. The most widespread chronic ailments reported locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of the community respectively, while 71.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth.
General health standards across the working-age population remain typical. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the local population (3,339 people), a demographic segment that ranks lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.3% of Ballajura residents were born overseas and 31.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Ballajura, where 31.8% of people communicate in a language other than English at home and 38.3% were born overseas. Christianity forms the dominant faith, embracing 46.0% of the local population. In addition, Islam exhibits a significant local presence at 9.5% of residents, notably above the 3.2% proportion observed across Greater Perth. Looking at parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Ballajura include English at 22.8% of the community (trailing the regional level of 28.0%), Australian at 20.0%, and Other ancestries at 16.3% (substantially exceeding the 11.2% regional standard).
Noticeable concentrations are also evident across several other backgrounds, with Vietnamese residents comprising 5.0% locally (versus 0.8% regionally), Macedonian representing 1.1% (versus 0.4%), and Serbian standing at 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ballajura is 37. 27.3% 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 local demographic structure aligns closely with Greater Perth, showing a maximum divergence of 5.4 percentage points across age cohorts. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and matching the Greater Perth benchmark of 37 recorded during the same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift following the Census occurred in the retiree and senior group (65+), which grew from 13.0% to an estimated 16.8% of the populace. Leading up to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, adding 1,676 residents (50%) to total 5,016, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and young-to-middle-aged residents are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ballajura
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) | 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 13 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 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,505 at the 2021 Census → 19,902 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 (504031056). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.