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Bateman has an estimated 4,194 residents, up from 3,832 at the 2021 Census — a change of 362 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,140 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Bateman stands at approximately 4,194 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 362 people (9.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 3,832 people were enumerated. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,183 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 6 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, population density reaches 2,139 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. With post-census expansion at 9.4%, the locality sits within 0.1 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, indicating solid demographic momentum.
Overseas migration served as the core contributor to this growth, representing virtually the exclusive catalyst for recent population additions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For geographic areas omitted from this series, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data) are incorporated. Looking ahead, demographic modeling points to lower quartile growth relative to national statistical divisions, with the locality projected to gain 69 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, representing cumulative growth of 1.4% across the 16 years.
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44 new dwellings have been approved in Bateman over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning approvals in Bateman have tracked at roughly 8 new homes annually, amounting to 44 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow of approximately 5.8 new residents per year for each newly constructed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing demand materially exceeds newly approved supply, generally driving buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Residential building projects average an estimated construction value of $504,000—moderately higher than regional figures—pointing toward high-quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $6.0 million during this financial year, reflecting a relatively restrained commercial pipeline.
Residential building approvals across Bateman track well below regional patterns, sitting 59.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Perth. Such constrained additions to the housing stock tend to reinforce asset values and demand across existing homes. This subdued building rate also trails the national benchmark, highlighting the established nature of the suburb and potential local planning limits. Recent residential permits have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban environment with single-family houses drawing buyers prioritizing lot space. An established property environment is underscored by a metric of approximately 682 people per dwelling approval. Long-term demographic forecasts project Bateman expanding by 58 residents by 2041 (assessed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure). Should construction activity continue at current levels, upcoming housing stock is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating demographic gains ahead of baseline projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bateman. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.45 billion. 19 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 infrastructure investments, major developments, and planning schemes play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects positioned to influence the locality, prominently including Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital, Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility Redevelopment, New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct), and New Women and Babies Hospital.
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Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct
Major health, education, research, housing and mixed-use precinct beside Fiona Stanley Hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch University and Murdoch Station. Murdoch Square, the first major stage, opened in 2024 with healthcare, aged care, medi-hotel, hotel, offices, retail, food and beverage uses and public spaces. The next stage includes Rise@Murdoch on Lot 121, a 213-apartment social and affordable rental housing development with ground-floor retail, now under construction and expected to complete in 2028.Lot 120 is planned for commercial space and parking, with further precinct development to follow.
Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital
Western Australia's first specialist orthopaedic hospital, located within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus. The four-storey, purpose-built facility features four state-of-the-art operating theatres, 38 inpatient beds, and premium day-surgery suites. Featuring robotic joint replacement technology and a linking corridor to the existing SJOG Murdoch Hospital. A joint venture between Hesperia, St John of God Health Care, and leading orthopaedic surgeons, with Built as construction partner. Groundbreaking occurred in August 2025.Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating. On completion, the hospital is expected to treat around 4,000 patients per year and create more than 200 jobs.
New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct)
A $1.8 billion major health infrastructure project transforming the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct into a world-class hub for maternity and neonatal care. The 12-storey facility will replace King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing 274 beds, advanced neonatology units, and state-of-the-art operating theatres. Major construction works, piling, and foundation laying are actively underway by Webuild, with completion targeted for 2029.
Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility Redevelopment
The Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility, home to the Cockburn BMX Club, is undergoing an $8.9 million redevelopment and is currently closed for construction.
Bull Creek Central Shopping Centre Upgrade
Proposed refurbishment and staged upgrade of Bull Creek Central shopping centre following its acquisition by Silverleaf Investments in 2022. Publicly discussed concepts include refreshed retail tenancy mix, food and dining improvements, accessibility upgrades, modernised amenities and public realm enhancements. As of the latest publicly available information, no major construction commencement has been confirmed.
New Women and Babies Hospital
A $1.8 billion WA Government project delivering a new 12-storey Women and Babies Hospital within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct at Murdoch, replacing King Edward Memorial Hospital. The facility will provide inpatient maternity, gynaecology, and neonatology services, including operating theatres, a family birth centre, a mother baby unit, and outpatient clinics. Webuild is the appointed Managing Contractor, with Georgiou Group delivering two new multi-deck car parks. The broader project also encompasses major expansions at Osborne Park Hospital (women and newborn services) and Perth Children's Hospital (neonatology), creating more than 1,400 jobs during construction.Monthly construction updates are published at buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au.
Rise@Murdoch (Lot 121, Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct)
Rise@Murdoch is a 213-apartment build-to-rent development on Lot 121 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, delivering 65 social housing homes and 148 affordable rental homes plus ground-floor retail and office space. Construction started in March 2026 under a partnership led by Foundation Housing with Human Urban (H-U), and delivery partners ABN Group, PACT Construction and Plenary Group. The project is backed by a 46.2 million dollar WA State Government grant and nearly 165 million dollars in Federal funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund, and sits adjacent to Murdoch Square, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University.
Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment
Upgrade and expansion of Mount Pleasant Primary School in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, including new teaching blocks, an upgraded administration building and a covered assembly area to modernise facilities and support enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located at 29 Queens Road, Mount Pleasant, within the City of Melville.
2,255 residents of Bateman are employed, from a labour force of 2,305. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,391, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Bateman demonstrates high qualification levels, highlighted by a notable concentration of professional services personnel and an unemployment rate of merely 2.2%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,255 residents, with local joblessness tracking 2.0% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%. Participation across the labor force is slightly subdued, registering at 66.0% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census responses recorded a modest 12.3% of workers conducting their duties from home, though broader pandemic restrictions at that time provide relevant context. Major employment sectors engaging local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The suburb displays an elevated concentration of workers within education & training, reaching an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 6.4% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Perth proportion of 9.3%. Given the balance between Census working population numbers and the local resident base, the largely residential locality generates comparatively few direct jobs within its borders. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.9% alongside a 0.8% employment decline, which saw the unemployment rate decline by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, a labor force increase of 2.5%, and an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied across the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. Across Australia, workforce growth is modeled at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with notable variation between specific industries. When applied across Bateman's employment profile, these sector trajectories indicate local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation for illustrative context, without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bateman is $2,284 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $852 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,112 a year against an average of $83,136. The average runs 54% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation figures compiled by AreaSearch from the latest ATO dataset for financial year 2023 place Bateman SA2 income measures at very elevated levels nationally. Individual tax returns indicate a median income of $54,112 alongside an average income of $83,136 across the Bateman SA2, relative to Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $60,026 (median) and $92,223 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 results, local household earnings ranked exceptionally at the 82nd percentile ($2,284 weekly).
Within the income distribution, the largest cohort of 1,174 residents (28.0%) earns $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, broadly aligning with the broader region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Those earning above $3,000 weekly make up a substantial 38.1%, underpinning solid disposable spending power in the community. Households retain 88.2% of their income once accommodation expenses are accounted for, with the area achieving a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bateman had 1,276 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 residential landscape recorded in Bateman at the most recent Census was composed of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential formats), compared against 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Fully owned properties accounted for 43.2% of the local stock, well above metropolitan proportions, while remaining residences were either mortgaged (35.6%) or rented (21.1%). Median monthly housing loan repayments stood at $2,200, exceeding the Perth metropolitan figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $420 compared with $350 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, local loan repayments sit considerably above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bateman counted 1,276 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,397 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 17% 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 vast majority of local households at 81.2%, made up of 43.3% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.8%, comprising lone person households at 16.7% and group households at 2.2%. The typical household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.5% of adults in Bateman hold a university qualification, including 30.4% with a bachelor degree and 11.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,139 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,125 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 across Bateman is notably elevated against broader regional markers, as 45.5% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary qualifications, compared with 27.9% across WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary credentials provides a robust base for knowledge-driven professional fields. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 30.4%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.6%). Study enrollment remains prominent across the area, with 31.4% of residents engaged in educational programs.
Specifically, 9.7% attend primary education, 9.1% are enrolled in secondary education, and 7.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Bateman reaches 50 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 infrastructure within Bateman features 50 active transport stops across bus and rail networks, served by 13 individual routes that deliver 3,396 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents situated an average of 219 meters from their closest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential profile, with private vehicles accounting for 76% of work journeys and train travel comprising 16%. Private vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, while 12.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules across all local routes provide an average of 485 trips per day, translating to roughly 67 weekly trips per stop.
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74.0% of residents in Bateman report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Bateman align closely with national standards in terms of mortality and chronic illness rates across age groups, while private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 61% of the population (2,549 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic conditions among local residents are arthritis and mental health issues, each affecting 6.1 and 6.1% of the population, while 74.0% indicated having no diagnosed chronic medical ailments, compared with 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts display favorable health with low chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 17.8% of the community (746 people), above the 15.9% recorded in Greater Perth, with older residents showing particularly positive health outcomes relative to national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.2% of Bateman residents were born overseas and 31.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.6%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bateman exhibits substantial cultural diversity, with 31.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born overseas. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, accounting for 52.1% of the local population. Buddhism is notably prominent, making up 5.7% of residents relative to 2.7% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three leading ancestries in Bateman are English at 22.6% (below the regional proportion of 28.0%), Australian at 19.6%, and Chinese at 16.0% (substantially above the 4.0% regional level). Additional ancestries showing distinct representation include South Australian at 1.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.8% (vs 0.2%), and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bateman is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% 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 age distribution in Bateman aligns closely with Greater Perth across major demographics, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts being 3.9 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 40 as at August 2026, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Perth Census figure of 37 by 3 years. Since the Census, the cohort aged 25 - 44 expanded from 23.0% to an estimated 27.0%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate that older residents (65+) will drive most growth, adding 145 residents (19%) to reach 891, while younger cohorts and the 25 - 44 group are expected to experience slight decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bateman
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,832 at the 2021 Census → 4,194 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 (507041176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.