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Boulder has an estimated 7,763 residents, up from 7,150 at the 2021 Census — a change of 613 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 53.8% of that increase. That puts 593 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Boulder is approximately 7,763 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 613 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,150 people. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,756 and 38 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population level results in a density of 593 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential capacity for future expansion. The 8.6% expansion since the 2021 census paced ahead of the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, making the locality a regional growth leader.
This population gain was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 53.8% of the recent population growth. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, and for projections beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) are applied. Based on these demographic forecasts, population growth is anticipated to run slightly below the national non-metropolitan median. The locality is projected to grow by 510 persons to 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 6.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Boulder over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Boulder averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals per year, with a total of 29 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, 0 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 11.4 new residents added for each home built over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally drives prices higher and intensifies competition among buyers, while new builds carry an average value of $425,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market. Furthermore, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals was recorded in the current financial year, highlighting a focus that remains mostly residential.
Boulder displays low construction volumes when compared to the Rest of WA, sitting 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constraint on supply generally supports demand and pricing for established residences. The level is also below the national average, indicating a mature area and potential planning limitations. Standalone houses make up 60.0% of new developments, with attached dwellings accounting for 40.0%, which introduces more medium-density options and provides choices across different price points, ranging from traditional family homes to more affordable compact dwellings. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (which is 85.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development lots and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The ratio of 2324 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development environment. Looking forward, Boulder is projected to add 503 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of development persists, the supply of housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 48 current infrastructure and development projects close to Boulder, worth an estimated $1.89 billion. 13 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and manufacturing. 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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Changes to infrastructure, major local projects, and planning decisions significantly impact the performance of an area. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Lynas Rare Earths Processing Facility, the Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), the Workers Lifestyle Village, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with the list below highlighting the most relevant projects.
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Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Workers Lifestyle Village
A modular village with 100 homes for essential workers, easing housing pressures. Includes communal facilities, pool, and caretaker's residence in first stage of 393 total homes.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
GreenView at Karlkurla
GreenView at Karlkurla is a residential land estate in Kalgoorlie, WA, delivered by DevelopmentWA on Karru Way, adjacent to the Kalgoorlie Golf Course and natural bushland. The estate is being released in stages, with Stage 4 now titled and almost fully sold, offering lots from 638sqm to 1,039sqm starting at $205,000. The estate includes a landscaped park with a children's playground and dual-use pathways, and previously included a component of social housing lots. It sits close to Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre and North Kalgoorlie Primary School, and provides a mix of single residential and multi-residential (townhouse/apartment) lots across roughly 130 total homesites.
Fabric Street Temporary Workforce Accommodation
Proposed temporary workforce accommodation for BHP Nickel West on City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder land to accommodate up to 1,000 construction workers during major works. Following BHP's temporary suspension of Western Australia Nickel operations from October 2024, the project has not progressed to construction and remains under assessment with no confirmed delivery timetable.
4,046 residents of Boulder are employed, from a labour force of 4,208. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,683, about 86% 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 workforce is balanced between white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and a 3.1% rise in estimated employment over the past year. In March 2026, 4,046 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than the Regional WA level of 3.5%, while the workforce participation rate is standard at 68.1% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA. Census data shows a low 2.3% of residents working from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are mining, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area has a high concentration of mining employment, with a share 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing only 0.4% of the workforce compared to 9.3% in Regional WA. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 3.1% and the labour force expand by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these sector projections to the local employment structure indicates Boulder's employment should grow by 4.8% over five years and 11.2% over ten years (this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boulder is $2,001 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,014 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,711 a year against an average of $81,872. 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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According to the latest postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, incomes within the Boulder SA2 are extremely high on a national scale, with a median of $69,711 and an average of $81,872. This compares to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 in Regional WA. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $77,330 (median) and $90,821 (average) for March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Boulder are positioned around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The largest cohort is the 37.4% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (2,903 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan region where 31.1% of households fall into this bracket. After paying for housing, residents retain 88.4% of their income, indicating high purchasing power.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boulder had 2,329 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,309 a month. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing structure in Boulder consisted of 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings in Regional WA. Home ownership in Boulder was lower than the Regional WA average at 22.5%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (43.4%) or rented (34.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,309, which is well below the Regional WA average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to $265 in Regional WA.
On a national level, Boulder's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boulder counted 2,329 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,529 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 65.3% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single parent households at 13.5%. Non-family households comprise 34.7% of the total, with lone person households representing 30.2% and group households making up 4.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the average for Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.5% of adults in Boulder hold a university qualification, including 6.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 38.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 545 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region has low university qualification rates, with 8.5% of residents holding degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 6.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and technical skills are common, with 45.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (6.7%) and certificates (38.3%). Engagement in education is high, with 37.7% of the population enrolled in formal study. This cohort is made up of 16.7% in primary school, 10.2% in high school, and 2.0% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Boulder reaches 54 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. 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 transport analysis identifies 54 active stops in Boulder, serviced by a combination of buses. These stops accommodate 5 distinct routes that provide 132 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 227 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, with a high outward commute, and private cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 cars per household. A low 2.3% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across the route network, which represents approximately 2 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.9% of residents in Boulder report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Boulder exhibits notable health issues, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with common conditions present across younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 60% of the population (4,650 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 7.7 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 71.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Chronic conditions are higher than average among working-age residents.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.7% of the population (753 people), which is lower than the Regional WA average of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Boulder is largely Australian-born, at 78.7% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.2%) and English (27.2%). 7.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Boulder reflects regional averages in cultural diversity, with citizens making up 69.3% of the population, 78.7% born in Australia, and 90.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.3% of the population. Buddhism shows the most notable overrepresentation, accounting for 1.2% of residents compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. In terms of parent country of birth, the top ancestral backgrounds in Boulder are Australian at 27.2%, English at 27.2%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.2%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show higher representation: Maori comprises 3.7% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), New Zealanders represent 1.6% (compared to 0.9%), and Samoans make up 0.6% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boulder is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.5% 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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With a median age of 34, Boulder is younger than Regional WA (40 years) and the national median (38 years). The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 17.6% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 6.9%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 15.4% to 17.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.4% to 13.9%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.8% to 11.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to shifts in the age structure, led by a 35% increase (473 people) in the 25 to 34 group, growing from 1,369 to 1,843, while both the 75 to 84 and 85+ cohorts will decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boulder
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months 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 May 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,150 at the 2021 Census → 7,763 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 (511031278). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.