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Byford has an estimated 27,949 residents, up from 20,471 at the 2021 Census — a change of 7,478 people, or 36.5%. Growth has averaged 5.7% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 1,412 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.9% of that increase. That puts 951 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch position the population of Byford at roughly 27,949 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 7,478 people (36.5%) compared to the 20,471 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 27,064 noted as of June 2025 alongside 1,412 validated new addresses recognized after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 950 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas. Surpassing both the state figure and the national average (9.5%), Byford's 36.5% expansion since the 2021 census highlights its status as a notable regional growth corridor.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 55.9% of total demographic additions over recent intervals, with positive gains also recorded across overseas migration and natural growth. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In locations where this dataset is unavailable, as well as for tracking post-2032 demographic patterns, cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 data) are applied. Future outlooks place the region within the top quartile nationwide for demographic expansion, with expectations to gain 11,076 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall 16-year increase of 36.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,679 new dwellings have been approved in Byford over the past five years, an average of 335 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 336 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 planning permissions in Byford have averaged approximately 335 dwellings per year, totaling 1,679 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 3.9 people per year entered the locality per completed dwelling, demonstrating a distinct supply-demand imbalance that typically fuels upward pricing pressure and heightens buyer competition. Construction values for newly approved residential properties average $351,000, aligning with regional building levels, while commercial approvals for this financial year reached $23.5 million, reflecting steady non-residential development.
Per-capita residential construction activity in Byford mirrors that of Greater Perth, sustaining a balanced market dynamic in line with the wider metropolitan territory. However, this pace substantially outstrips the national average, underscoring intense development activity. Recent building approvals are comprised entirely of detached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density urban fabric and catering directly to households seeking spacious living options. With roughly 88 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits sustained structural expansion. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Byford is projected to add 10,191 residents through to 2041. Current residential construction rates appear well positioned to accommodate this anticipated influx, generating favorable buying conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond existing forecasts.
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 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Byford, worth an estimated $6.37 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23 billion. 37 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Community performance and growth trajectories are fundamentally shaped by capital works and strategic planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects with notable local relevance. Prominent developments include the Byford Health Hub, Byford Central - Large Format Retail & Commercial Precinct, Grange Meadows Estate, and the Expansion of SJ Recreation Centre and Briggs Park Master Plan.
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Byford Health Hub
A 3,000sqm two-storey integrated health and social care facility providing a single-entry point for primary care, mental health, child health, and specialist outpatient services. The hub includes 28 consultation rooms, a rehabilitation gym, pathology, and community spaces. Designed to reduce pressure on Armadale Hospital, it serves the rapidly growing Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
Byford Town Centre Civic Master Plan
The Byford Town Centre Civic Master Plan is a comprehensive civic infrastructure initiative delivered by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to revitalise Byford's core around Clara Street West and Blackburn Road. It delivers a multi-agency community and library hub, civic square, and town park integrated with the Metronet Byford Rail Extension. Delivery of key civic facilities and public realm upgrades is underway in alignment with station precinct works.
Expansion of SJ Recreation Centre and Briggs Park Master Plan
Expansion of the SJ Community Recreation Centre within the Briggs Park Sporting Precinct in Byford. The project is planned to deliver four compliant indoor basketball courts, space for netball and futsal, contemporary change facilities, larger gymnasium and fitness rooms, and enhanced out-of-school-care facilities. Council endorsed Concept 2 as the preferred option in September 2024. The Shire has secured a WA Labor election commitment of AUD 10 million and is continuing to advocate for the balance of the estimated AUD 43.77 million total project cost.
Byford Meadows Estate
Staged residential land estate in Byford delivering more than 300 home sites with public open space, living stream landscaping, pathways, cycle routes, underground services and design controls for housing quality and solar orientation. Current sales material shows later stages including Stage 9 and Stage 10A, while the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale published the Stage 10 local development plan in July 2025.
Wungong Urban
A 1,580 hectare masterplanned urban redevelopment by DevelopmentWA with Stockland's Sienna Wood estate as a key precinct. The project will ultimately deliver more than 16,000 dwellings for around 40,000 residents together with schools, town centres, parklands, living streams, recreation facilities and protected Aboriginal heritage areas. Construction continues across multiple precincts, with Wungong Primary School opening in 2026 and ongoing residential and town centre development.
Byford on the Scarp Estate
Byford on the Scarp is an established master-planned residential community developed by Cedar Woods along the Darling Scarp foothills. The estate encompasses approximately 1,000 residential lots integrated with nature trails, landscaped parklands, and community recreation facilities.
Grange Meadows Estate (Byford Green)
A major residential development (also known as Byford Green Private Estate) within Precinct 4 of the Byford District Structure Plan, featuring 208 residential lots with R20, R25, and R40 density codings across 16.61 hectares. The project includes public open spaces totaling 21,850m2, solar-oriented design with 74% of lots having east-west orientation, multiple use corridors, and integrated landscape management. Currently progressing through stages 7-9 of development.
Byford Central - Large Format Retail & Commercial Precinct
An approved 8.252 ha large-format retail and commercial development featuring 31,318 sqm of Gross Lettable Area across six lots. The precinct is planned to accommodate 21 showroom tenancies, 5 fast-food outlets, a service station, and a warehouse, supported by 699 parking bays. The site was being offered for sale via expressions of interest closing March 2025, with the approved development entitlement as a key drawcard. Strategically positioned on South Western Highway adjacent to the new Metronet Byford Rail Extension and the Byford Town Centre, the site benefits from exposure to over 11,000 vehicles per day and strong surrounding residential growth.
14,306 residents of Byford are employed, from a labour force of 14,846. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 74.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 22,731, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Byford displays a balanced mix of professional and industrial occupations, featuring substantial presence across manufacturing and industrial sectors. The local unemployment rate rests at a low 3.6%, accompanied by 1.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,306, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.6% below the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%. Labour force participation is solid at 74.0% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth, while Census records indicate a modest 6.2% working from home, subject to potential Covid-19 lockdown influences.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits significant local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.4% of the local workforce relative to 8.2% in Greater Perth. As demonstrated by the disparity between resident workers and local Census workplace counts, the predominantly residential suburb offers comparatively restricted local job options. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records indicate that over the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.2% while the labour pool grew by 2.0%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.0%, the labour force increased 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) forecast national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations by industry. Applying these sector projections to Byford's existing workforce profile suggests potential local employment increases of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a weighted industry baseline that excludes localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Byford is $2,086 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $949 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,709 a year against an average of $77,537. 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 postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch indicate a median taxpayer income of $64,709 and an average of $77,537 within the Byford SA2. These figures sit well above nationwide standards, comparing to Greater Perth medians of $60,748 and averages of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated levels reach approximately $71,782 (median) and $86,012 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Byford incomes align near the 72nd percentile nationally. Individual earnings data shows 44.5% of the population (12,437 individuals) within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, compared to 32.0% across the metropolitan area.
While housing costs absorb 17.4% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 68th percentile, with SEIFA income placing the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Byford had 6,498 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 70% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,914 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling types in Byford at the latest Census were heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 98.6%, with other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) comprising 1.3%, contrasted with Perth metro proportions of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan standard at 15.6%, whereas mortgaged properties accounted for 69.5% and rented residences represented 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment reached $1,914, outpacing the Perth metro figure of $1,907 and the national level of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $380, similarly exceeding Perth metro's $350 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Byford counted 6,498 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,872 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 82.9% of all households, consisting of couples with children (46.3%), couples without children (23.3%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 17.1% comprises non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 15.0% and group households making up 2.1%. The average household size sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Byford hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.4% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,151 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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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Tertiary attainment presents an area for ongoing development, with university qualifications held by 15.3% of residents compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees comprise 10.8% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training remains a prominent strength, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (34.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Formal education engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.6% of residents enrolled in study. This includes 14.3% attending primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.9% engaged in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Byford reaches 109 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Local public transit infrastructure features 109 active transport stops across Byford, utilizing a combination of train and buses. Operations span 10 individual routes delivering 1,877 weekly passenger trips, with an average distance of 320 meters to the closest stop indicating solid access. Reflecting the area's residential character, outward travel dominates, with private car usage remaining primary at 88%. Dwellings average 1.8 vehicles, surpassing regional norms, while 6.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census. Transit services maintain an average frequency of 268 trips per day across all network routes, delivering approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
Geographic positioning for the 100 nearest stops relative to the centrepoint is detailed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.0% of residents in Byford report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics point to lower-than-average general health outcomes in Byford, with standard health issues moderately distributed across younger and older demographics. Concurrently, private health cover remains notably widespread, taken up by approximately 58% of the total population (~16,210 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 7.9% and 8.3% of the community, respectively. A significant 74.0% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments, comparing favorably to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged under 65 exhibit comparatively positive health measures.
Those aged 65 and over make up 8.5% of the local population (2,381 people), below the Greater Perth share of 15.9%, with senior health metrics tracking largely in step with broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Byford residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Byford tracks above the majority of local markets, with 28.4% of the population born overseas and 14.9% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 38.6% of residents. A distinct divergence is observed in the Other category, which accounts for 3.0% of the local population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 31.4%, followed by Australian at 27.0% (substantially higher than the 21.2% regional average) and Other at 9.8%. Notable local overrepresentations also occur among residents of Dutch heritage at 2.8% (vs 1.5% regionally), alongside South Australian at 1.3% (vs 1.0%) and New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Byford is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 29.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local age profile skews notably younger than Greater Perth. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 39.0% of residents compared to 30.5% regionally, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 8.5% against 15.9% across Greater Perth. The median age is estimated at 31, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below Greater Perth's median of 37 at the same Census, as well as below the Australian Census median of 38. By 2041, the 0 - 24 cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 3,049 residents (28%) to reach 13,952, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will see the steepest percentage growth, rising 89% to 4,489.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Byford
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 20 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 — 1,412 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,471 at the 2021 Census → 27,949 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 (506061142). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.