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Bull Creek has an estimated 8,890 residents, up from 8,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 860 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,137 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Bull Creek stands at approximately 8,890 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 860 people (10.7%) compared with the 8,030 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,712 in June 2025 alongside 88 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density is calculated at 2,137 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local expansion of 10.7% since the 2021 census outpaced the nationwide figure of 9.5%, positioning the suburb as a regional outperformer.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for these gains, effectively underpinning all net demographic increases in recent times. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 projections are unavailable, and for modeling trajectories beyond 2032 across all regions, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data) are applied. Anticipated demographic patterns point toward local growth exceeding the national median, with the community projected to add 1,151 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 10.9% across the 16 years.
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167 new dwellings have been approved in Bull Creek over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% 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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Development approvals across Bull Creek have averaged approximately 33 dwellings each year, amounting to 167 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Across this 5 financial years timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of 2.5 new residents per year per approved dwelling points toward robust underlying demand supporting real estate values. New residential builds command an average construction value of $497,000—a figure moderately above regional levels that underscores a focus on premium standards. Concurrently, commercial development has remained quiet, with approved non-residential works reaching $1.9 million during this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Bull Creek tracks at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Perth level, placing the suburb in the 30th percentile among nationally analyzed regions; this constrained pipeline tightens buyer choice while bolstering interest in existing properties. Recent building approvals consist of 62.0% detached houses alongside 38.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a growing presence of medium-density options that deliver diverse housing choices ranging from generous family residences to low-maintenance properties. This marks a clear transition from the historical built environment (where separate houses represent 79.0%), highlighting limited greenfield land, evolving household preferences, and rising requirements for accessible alternatives. Generating approximately one approval per 488 people, Bull Creek behaves as an established urban market. Demographic projections indicate that Bull Creek is set to welcome an additional 973 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While ongoing residential development aligns with expected population gains, prospective purchasers could encounter tighter competition as local numbers increase.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bull Creek, worth an estimated $248 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.92 billion. 22 are already under construction and 21 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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Major planning frameworks, strategic upgrades, and transport initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local development and accessibility. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the suburb. Among the most prominent undertakings are the Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan (City of Melville), Bull Creek Central Redevelopment, Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital, and New Women and Babies Hospital, with key initiatives outlined below.
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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.
Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan (City of Melville)
Structure planning and station precinct planning for the Bull Creek train and bus station catchment (about 800m radius), intended to deliver a transit-oriented precinct with higher density mixed-use and residential development, improved walking and cycling connections, and coordinated land use and transport outcomes around Bull Creek Station.
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.
Bull Creek Central Redevelopment
The revitalisation of Bull Creek Central involved a significant rebranding and physical upgrade of the former Stockland assets. Managed by Silverleaf Investments, the project introduced a dedicated fresh food precinct, enhanced dining options, and modernized center amenities. Recent 2024-2025 updates include facade improvements, tenancy reconfigurations, and the introduction of new retail services like Alter It and One Clinic to enhance the local shopping mix.
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.
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.
4,222 residents of Bull Creek are employed, from a labour force of 4,294. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 59.9%. 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 7,921, about 89% 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 labour market in Bull Creek is characterized by advanced qualifications, substantial representation in professional services, and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.7%. Total employed persons numbered 4,222 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sat 2.5% beneath the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth. However, labour force participation remains subdued at 59.9%, trailing Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census data indicates that only 11.7% of employed locals conducted their work from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The suburb displays an exceptional weighting toward professional & technical roles, employing personnel at 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction represents only 6.7% of the resident workforce, sitting below the Greater Perth share of 9.3%. Given the disparity between the local working population and resident counts at the Census, this largely residential district provides comparatively few local jobs. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that the period concluding March 2026 saw the labour force contract by 0.9% while employment dropped by 0.8%, which caused the unemployment rate to decline by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% increase in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. For additional context regarding future demand in Bull Creek, Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts dated Mar-26. These long-term projections span five and ten-year intervals and were overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Bull Creek's current employment structure, the area is expected to see employment rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. This projection relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration and excludes localized population estimates.
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Median household income in Bull Creek is $1,880 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $756 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,240 a year against an average of $72,098. 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 taxpayer records at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $52,240 and a mean of $72,098 across the Bull Creek SA2. These figures outpace national standards, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $57,950 for median income and $79,978 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Bull Creek at the 57th percentile for household earnings ($1,880 weekly), whereas individual incomes ranked at the 39th percentile.
Earnings distribution shows that 26.5% of residents (2,355 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader regional benchmarks where 32.0% occupy this tier. Furthermore, 30.8% of individuals earn above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial purchasing power. After meeting housing obligations, households retain 86.4% of earnings for discretionary living, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bull Creek had 2,874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 12% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. 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 most recent Census, the housing landscape in Bull Creek was made up of 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), aligning closely with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was substantially elevated relative to metropolitan norms at 45.9%, with 34.2% of dwellings being mortgaged and 20.0% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, well above the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, while median weekly rent reached $420 compared to $350 across the wider metro area.
When evaluated against national averages, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents outstrip the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bull Creek counted 2,874 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,182 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 22% 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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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 75.7% of all households, consisting of 39.2% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 24.3%, consisting of lone person households at 22.4% and group living arrangements at 1.8%. The average household accommodates a median of 2.7 people, marginally higher than the 2.6 recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.3% of adults in Bull Creek hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,161 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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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Bull Creek demonstrates remarkable educational credentials, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, substantially outpacing both WA (27.9%) and the SA4 region (28.6%). This strong tertiary profile establishes an excellent base for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 24.3% of credentials among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (13.2%). Formal study participation across the suburb is extensive, with 30.9% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution.
Specifically, 11.0% are attending primary schools, 8.6% are in secondary education, and 6.7% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bull Creek reaches 36 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Bull Creek's transit network features 36 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus services. Operating across 20 individual routes, this network generates 4,105 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 262 meters from their closest transit point. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most working residents travel out of the suburb for employment; passenger vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 71% of commuters, alongside 18% by train and 7% by bus. Households hold an average of 1.5 motor vehicles per dwelling.
Work-from-home adoption was recorded at 11.7% at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Across all transit routes, services run at an overall volume of 586 trips per day, translating to roughly 114 weekly trips per stop.
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72.3% of residents in Bull Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch reflect excellent outcomes across Bull Creek, evidenced by low chronic illness prevalence and favorable mortality measures spanning both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is substantial, covering approximately 55% of the overall population (~4,880 people), compared with 59.0% observed across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, reported by 8.1 and 5.7% of residents, respectively, while 72.3% of the community indicated no long-term medical conditions, tracking slightly ahead of Greater Perth's 71.9%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the local population (2,145 people), exceeding the regional average of 15.9%.
Among older cohorts, wellness metrics remain notably solid, showing strong alignment with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.8% of Bull Creek residents were born overseas and 35.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Chinese (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural plurality is pronounced in Bull Creek, where 35.2% of households speak a non-English language at home and 46.8% of the community was born abroad. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 46.3% of residents. In addition, Buddhism shows substantial local representation at 5.7% of the population, more than double the 2.7% proportion recorded across Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, English ancestry forms the largest group at 23.4%, followed by Chinese ancestry at 19.4% (well above the wider metropolitan figure of 4.0%) and Australian ancestry at 18.1%. Several other cultural backgrounds also show distinct concentrations relative to regional norms: Korean ancestry stands at 1.3% (against 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (compared to 0.2%), and Indian at 4.5% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bull Creek is 43. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.4% 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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Demographically, Bull Creek maintains a mature community profile relative to the broader region. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 24.1% of the population belongs to retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 23.6% versus 30.9% regionally. The estimated median age is 43, having decreased from 44 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 6 years above Greater Perth's median of 37 at that Census. Nationally, the median was 38 at that same Census. Since then, the most noticeable demographic movement occurred within retiree and elderly cohorts, moderating from 26.7% to an estimated 24.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, which are forecast to rise by 820 residents (38%) to 2,965, while numbers across children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bull Creek
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 88 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,030 at the 2021 Census → 8,890 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 (507041179). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.