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Busselton Surrounds has an estimated 14,255 residents, up from 11,900 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,355 people, or 19.8%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 670 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.6% of that increase. Density is about 12 people per 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 resident population of Busselton Surrounds stands at approximately 14,255 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,355 people (19.8%) compared to the 11,900 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,066 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 670 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a density of 11.6 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable room for its inhabitants. Outpacing both the 9.5% nationwide benchmark and broader trends across Rest of WA, the 19.8% expansion since the 2021 census establishes the community as a notable regional growth hub.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 57.6% of recent net additions, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. Where coverage is missing or for periods extending post-2032, calculations incorporate age-bracket growth metrics drawn from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, the district is anticipated to exceed regional Australian median expansion rates, gaining 2,652 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall rise of 17.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
824 new dwellings have been approved in Busselton Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 164 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 166 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Busselton Surrounds have maintained a pace of roughly 164 dwellings per annum, reaching 824 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area absorbed an average of 2.6 people per year for every newly built residence, indicating resilient underlying demand that underpins asset values. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $639,000, pointing toward an emphasis among builders on higher-tier, premium housing. Furthermore, $47.3 million worth of commercial building approvals has been logged during this financial year, underscoring substantial local business investment.
Per-capita residential approvals in Busselton Surrounds align closely with figures seen across Rest of WA, fostering steady market conditions consistent with regional territory. However, this building volume substantially outstrips the nationwide average, demonstrating strong commercial appetite among developers. The local pipeline is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 91.0%, while townhouses or apartments comprise 9.0%, maintaining a spacious suburban environment that appeals to buyers seeking lower density. The market continues to expand, recording approximately 96 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Busselton Surrounds is slated to welcome 2,463 residents by 2041. Given prevailing construction rates, oncoming residential supply appears well poised to satisfy this incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating growth that exceeds current baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Busselton Surrounds, worth an estimated $12.6 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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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Capital investments, town planning adjustments, and major infrastructure schemes play an essential role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 39 key initiatives expected to influence the locality. Significant developments include Dunsborough Lakes Primary School, Dunsborough Lakes Residential Estate, Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct, and Dunsborough Precinct Structure Plan Amendment 52, with primary projects detailed below.
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Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct
City of Busselton project delivering a new community sporting precinct at Dunsborough Lakes. The sports fields, carpark and courts are complete, while a new multi-sport pavilion is proceeding after Council voted in August 2025 to support construction. The precinct includes multi-use soccer and cricket fields with lighting, four multi-use netball and basketball courts, car parking and capacity for future expansion.
Special Character Areas Review - Dunsborough
The City of Busselton is reviewing planning controls for four Special Character Areas - Old Dunsborough, Quindalup, Yallingup and Eagle Bay - plus the Cape to Cape Track Visual Protection Area, to preserve environmental, character and heritage values while providing development certainty. The review followed a 2021 Supreme Court decision limiting the City's discretion in assessing applications within these areas. Community consultation ran through 2024, informing draft updated Local Planning Policies 3.2 to 3.5 and 3.7.On 28 May 2025 Council approved these draft policies for the next stage of consultation, which will be advertised concurrently with the City's new draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22, subject to Western Australian Planning Commission review timing.
Dunsborough Lakes Primary School
A proposed new government primary school to be built on a 3.62 hectare site at the south end of the Dunsborough Lakes estate, at the future extension of Dunsborough Lakes Drive west of its intersection with Prestwick Road. The site was selected by the State Government and land is to be provided by Urban Quarter (formerly Wallis Property), the estate developer. The school is intended to relieve pressure on the existing Dunsborough Primary School and cater for the growing residential population in the Dunsborough Lakes catchment.No construction funding has been confirmed in WA state budgets to date.
Dunsborough Lakes Residential Estate
A premier 75-hectare masterplanned residential community centered around an 18-hole championship golf course and expansive lake systems. The estate features integrated parklands, a future primary school site, and the newly developed Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct. As of early 2026, the final residential stage (Greens 11) has reached completion with titles issued, effectively concluding the long-term subdivision rollout while surrounding community infrastructure continues to evolve.
Dunsborough Precinct Structure Plan and Amendment 52
A strategic planning framework for the Dunsborough Town Centre establishing revised building height limits (4-5 storeys), zoning standards, design guidelines, and streetscape activation requirements. Amendment 52 to Local Planning Scheme No. 21 was gazetted in May 2024 following the Planning Minister's determination. The WA Statutory Planning Commission endorsed the revised Precinct Structure Plan in July 2024 and returned it to the City of Busselton for final adoption. Design guidelines and local development plans are now being prepared to guide future development and retain the coastal village character of the town centre.
Dunsborough Marketplace
A mixed-use retail development featuring a Woolworths supermarket, specialty stores, cafes, and short-stay accommodation apartments. The development opened in May 2024 to support the expanding township and tourism in Dunsborough.
Smiths Beach Project, Yallingup - Coastal Tourism Village
Part 17 significant development application for a coastal tourism village at Smiths Beach. The proposal includes a 65-room hotel, 36-platform campground, 61 houses, community facilities including a surf life-saving club and tourist centre, and retail food, beverage and liquor store uses. Public comment has closed and the application remains under assessment by DPLH for a WAPC decision. The EPA published Report 1802 on 10 February 2026 and the appeal period closed on 3 March 2026; the City of Busselton lodged an appeal, so the Appeals Convenor process and Environment Minister decision remain key next steps before planning determination.
Geographe Residential Development
Award-winning beachside residential development overlooking Dunsborough Beach. Winner of 2024 Best Residential Development Award (three stories or less) Western Australia by Property Council of Australia.
7,929 residents of Busselton Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 8,033. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 Busselton Surrounds is highly qualified, with substantial concentration in the construction sector, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.3%, and a 0.8% annual rise in estimated jobs. By March 2026, employed residents reached 7,929, with local unemployment sitting 2.2% below the 3.5% reported for Regional WA. Labor force participation remains standard at 69.6%, exceeding the 65.4% benchmark for Regional WA. In addition, 18.4% of working residents stated in the Census that they operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The top employing sectors for local workers are construction, accommodation & food, alongside health care & social assistance.
Concentration is especially pronounced in accommodation & food, where local employment share is 1.9 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, mining constitutes only 6.4% of local employment relative to 11.7% regionally. A comparison between the Census count of local working population and resident totals suggests a substantial portion of the community travels outside the district for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.8% while the workforce grew by 0.9%, leaving joblessness practically unchanged. In contrast, Regional WA saw employment contract by 0.1%, the workforce rise by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements in Busselton Surrounds. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across individual industries. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry baseline indicates potential employment growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years in Busselton Surrounds, noting this represents a simple extrapolation that excludes localized demographic modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Busselton Surrounds is $1,823 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,472 a year against an average of $77,430. The average runs 48% 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 statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings across the Busselton Surrounds SA2 sit substantially above the national midpoint. Median taxable earnings reached $52,472 while the mean stood at $77,430, compared to benchmarks of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled estimates point to a median of $58,207 and an average of $85,893 as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings align near the 59th percentile nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 33.7% of the population (4,803 individuals), mirroring the metropolitan share of 31.1%. After covering accommodation, households retain 85.4% of their income for living costs, placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Busselton Surrounds had 4,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,993 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 91.0% of the housing stock in Busselton Surrounds, with the remaining 9.0% consisting of townhouses, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright property ownership in the area reached 40.5%, noticeably higher than regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.0% and rental accommodation made up 19.5%. Typical housing expenses include a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,993 and a median weekly rent of $420, both higher than the Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265.
Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Busselton Surrounds counted 4,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,857 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 77.3% of local households, encompassing couples without children (35.3%), couples with children (33.9%), and single parent families (7.7%). The remaining 22.7% comprises non-family residences, split between single-occupant homes at 19.7% and group dwellings at 2.9%. The average household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly larger than the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Busselton Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 22.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,171 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 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 outcomes among Busselton Surrounds residents aged 15+ noticeably exceed broader indicators, with 29.5% possessing university degrees compared to 17.6% across Rest of WA and 18.0% within the SA4 region, creating strong fundamentals for professional employment. Bachelor degrees represent 22.3% of attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, held by 41.0% of residents aged 15+, broken down into certificates at 26.8% and advanced diplomas at 14.2%. A substantial 29.5% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. By level of schooling, 12.9% attend primary education institutions, 9.0% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% are undertaking tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Busselton Surrounds reaches 94 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Busselton Surrounds includes 94 operational stops, primarily for bus transit. These facilities are served across 2 dedicated routes that provide 126 passenger journeys each week. Transit convenience remains restricted, with residents situated an average of 1159 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel by private vehicle (89%), while 5% walk to work. Vehicle access is strong, averaging 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Additionally, 18.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Across all transit lines, scheduled service averages 18 trips per day, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.8% of residents in Busselton Surrounds report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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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Analysis of chronic conditions and mortality statistics by AreaSearch shows strong general health across Busselton Surrounds, characterized by an exceptionally low incidence of major ailments throughout all age cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering roughly 58% of all residents (~8,267 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 7.9 and 6.5% of the population, respectively, while 73.8% of residents reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age individuals demonstrate favorable vitality with low chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over total 3,099 people (21.7% of the community), above the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents maintaining health metrics that align well with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Busselton Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.3%) and Australian (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced across Busselton Surrounds, where 86.7% of residents hold citizenship, 77.8% were born in Australia, and 94.6% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 40.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism represents 0.1% of local residents, whereas no residents were recorded with this affiliation across Regional WA. Looking at parental lineage, the three leading reported ancestries within Busselton Surrounds are English (35.3%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (8.2%). Certain other backgrounds also show elevated local shares compared to regional figures, including New Zealand heritage at 1.2% (against 0.9% regionally), South Australian at 0.9% (against 0.6%), and French at 0.8% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Busselton Surrounds is 43. 19.4% 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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Age structures across Busselton Surrounds correspond closely with Regional WA patterns, showing a maximum variance of only 3.2 percentage points across the four main categories. The median age is calculated at 43 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, while sitting 3 years above the Regional WA median of 40 and higher than the national median of 38 at that same Census. Cohort shifts since the Census show residents aged 45 - 64 declining from 28.1% to an estimated 26.5%, while the 5 to 14 bracket decreased from 14.8% to an estimated 12.8%, and the 15 to 24 group expanded from 7.7% to 10.4% as existing young residents matured without matching inflows of new families.
Long-term projections indicate that individuals aged 25 - 44 will drive growth to 2041, increasing by 1,015 residents (30%) to reach 4,346.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Busselton Surrounds
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 15 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 — 670 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,900 at the 2021 Census → 14,255 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 (501011003). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.