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Busselton - West has an estimated 22,097 residents, up from 19,292 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,805 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 1,283 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.5% of that increase. That puts 193 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 assessments from AreaSearch, the resident count of Busselton - West reached approximately 22,097 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,805 people, or a 14.5% gain, compared to the 19,292 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such expansion is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,758 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 1,283 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With a density ratio of 193 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space alongside capacity for further development. Outpacing both the 9.5% national benchmark and the broader Rest of WA, the 14.5% increase in Busselton - West since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader, largely propelled by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 75.5% of total population gains during recent periods.
For each SA2 area, AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 areas lack direct coverage, and when modelling trends across all areas in the years post-2032, age cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 based on 2022 data) are applied. Anticipated demographic shifts point to population growth exceeding the national regional median, with local numbers projected to expand by 3,045 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population numbers, representing an increase of 12.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
850 new dwellings have been approved in Busselton - West over the past five years, an average of 170 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 168 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Busselton - West have averaged around 170 new homes annually, accumulating to 850 homes over the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, an average influx of 2.5 people per year arrived for each new home constructed, demonstrating healthy demand that should support property values where new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $431,000. Meanwhile, commercial construction permits totalled $6.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating the primarily residential nature of the area. When benchmarked against the Rest of WA, construction activity per person in Busselton - West sits at approximately 68%, placing the district within the 80th percentile of areas assessed nationally.
Residential construction consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The locality exhibits around 132 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Busselton - West is projected to add 2,706 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction levels indicate residential development should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Busselton - West, worth an estimated $1.43 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 26 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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An area's performance is profoundly shaped by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Busselton Water Supply Improvement, Halcyon Vasse, Vasse Estate, and Broadwater Bayside Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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West Busselton Coastal Stabilisation
A staged coastal protection program for the West Busselton coastline between King Street and Gale Street, designed to mitigate coastal erosion and protect public infrastructure including carparks, cycle paths, and open space. Works involve construction of low-profile Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groynes and beach nourishment with imported sand. Stage 1 (King Street to Vasse Drain) comprising 4 GSC groynes, 7,500 cubic metres of sand nourishment, and refurbishment of the King Street GSC revetment has been completed with the King Street carpark now open.Stage 2 (Gale Street to King Street) comprising 3 GSC groynes and 3,000 cubic metres of sand nourishment is scheduled for February to March 2026. The project is co-funded by the City of Busselton and a $3,532,500 NEMA Preparing Australian Communities Program (PACP) grant, forming part of the broader Geographe Bay Coastal Mitigation Works Project with a total budget of $7,065,000.
Halcyon Vasse
Stockland's Halcyon Vasse is a land lease lifestyle community for over-55s comprising approximately 213 homes across a 14 hectare site. Following development approval in March 2025, the project has progressed into construction with delivery planned in multiple stages together with resort style community facilities.
Vasse Estate
Vasse Estate is an award-winning masterplanned community 230 km south of Perth in Vasse, Western Australia, developed by Perron Developments and Stawell Pty Ltd. The estate is being delivered in stages including the completed Birchfield precinct, the active Dawson precinct, and future precincts Armstrong and Vasse North, ultimately delivering approximately 2,500 residential lots across around 164 hectares. The estate supports approximately 6,500 residents upon completion, anchored by Vasse Village town centre (Coles, McDonald's, Bunbury Farmers Market), Vasse Business Park light industrial area, Vasse Primary School, Cape Naturaliste College, parks and the Wadandi Track trail network.Approximately 1,500 lots have been delivered to date with over 1,000 remaining subject to approvals. In late 2024 Perron Group placed its 50% JV interest to market via JLL.
Broadwater Bayside Estate
Broadwater Bayside Estate is a completed residential land release that consists of 22 new homes located in Broadwater, approximately 700m from Geographe Bay. It is situated close to Busselton and Vasse.
Coastal Dune Resilience Project
The City of Busselton is rehabilitating and enhancing coastal dunes and refurbishing the coastal path along Geographe Bay Road to increase their resilience to coastal erosion and flooding. Coastal dunes along Geographe Bay provide both natural coastal defense against erosion and an environmental habitat. The objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of the coastal dunes to resist erosion and to improve the ecological function of this unique coastal habitat. A hybrid solution of using nature-based techniques on coastal dunes to improve resilience to erosion and adapting existing coastal paths to reduce coastal flooding has been adopted.
Brown Street Busselton
A $19 million high-quality 30-dwelling community housing project offering 16 social and 14 affordable homes, including 22 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom apartments, built to Silver Liveable standards with a minimum 6-star NatHERS rating. Located opposite Churchill Park and within walking distance to Busselton's town centre, shops, services, and amenities, integrating seamlessly with the existing neighbourhood.
Home HQ Busselton
A 48,500 square metre Large Format Retail centre on a 23-hectare site at Bovell, on the corner of the Busselton Bypass and Chapman Hill Road. The development comprises eight buildings ranging from 2,510 to 14,692 square metres for showrooms, trade supplies and food outlets, with around 1,230 parking bays. A 7.2-hectare light industrial and business park subdivision with 12 commercial lots sits at the rear of the site, alongside retained wetlands, nature walks, playgrounds and pocket parks.Civil works commenced in July 2025, with centre opening anticipated mid-2027. It is set to be the largest large format retail centre in regional Western Australia.
City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 22
Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) is a comprehensive update to the City of Busselton planning framework, replacing LPS21. The scheme manages sustainable growth, standardises zones by introducing Mixed Use areas, and strengthens controls for Special Character Areas. It is currently under review by the EPA and WAPC prior to public advertising.
10,862 residents of Busselton - West are employed, from a labour force of 11,156. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 19,466, about 88% 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 in Busselton - West displays a balanced mix of white and blue collar employment, supported by strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and an estimated 0.8% employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 10,862, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.9% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, while workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 62.0% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%. According to Census responses, a low 7.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The district exhibits particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, holding an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing maintains a limited presence with 3.2% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data indicates that employment grew by 0.8% alongside a 0.8% expansion in the labour force over the 12-month period, leaving unemployment broadly flat. Across Regional WA, in contrast, employment fell by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 offers further insight into future labor demand within Busselton - West. Across the nation, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Busselton - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Busselton - West is $1,351 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $701 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,709 a year against an average of $68,232. 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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Aggregated ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 positions income levels in the Busselton - West SA2 near the national average. Among taxpayers, median income is $50,709 and the average income stands at $68,232, which compares to figures for Regional WA's of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,251 (median) and $75,690 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Busselton - West, between the 24th and 28th percentiles.
The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.5% of the community (6,297 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 31.1% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Busselton - West had 7,292 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Busselton - West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.5% houses and 13.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. The level of home ownership within Busselton - West was beyond that of Regional WA, at 36.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.3%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional WA average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Regional WA's $1,560 and $265.
Nationally, Busselton - West's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Busselton - West counted 7,292 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,352 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 27% 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 dominate at 70.2% of all households, comprising 27.3% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.7% of adults in Busselton - West hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.7%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%, representing both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Busselton - West reaches 151 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 reveals 151 active transport stops operating within Busselton - West comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 170 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 355 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 7.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Busselton - West report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Busselton - West, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~11,777 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.2 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 65.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Regional WA.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over (5,382 people), which is higher than the 19.1% in Regional WA, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Busselton - West is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.0%) and Australian (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Busselton - West was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.8% of its population born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Busselton - West was found to be Christianity, which makes up 44.6% of people in Busselton - West. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Busselton - West are English, comprising 36.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.6% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Busselton - West (vs 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%) and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Busselton - West is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.7% 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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Busselton - West carries an older age profile than Regional WA as a whole. Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 24.4% of residents as at August 2026, against 19.1% across Regional WA, with 21.7% among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) where the regional share is 26.6%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 45 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, and 5 years above the Regional WA figure of 40 recorded at the same Census. Nationally the median was 38 at the same Census.
By 2041, young to middle aged adults are expected to absorb most of the growth, adding 1,417 residents (30%) to reach 6,210.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Busselton - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,283 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,292 at the 2021 Census → 22,097 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 (501011294). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.