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Coolbellup has an estimated 9,749 residents, up from 8,503 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,246 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 60.4% of that increase. That puts 2,157 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 demographic research by AreaSearch, the population residing in Coolbellup stands at approximately 9,749 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,503 people tallied during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,246 people (14.7%). This metric is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 9,639 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With 2,156 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density surpasses the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Coolbellup outpaced the 9.5% nationwide benchmark with its 14.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a notable regional growth hotspot.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 60.4% of total population additions in recent periods, though internal migration and natural increases also remained in positive territory. Projections for SA2 locations published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch. For intervals beyond 2032 or locations unrepresented in that dataset, AreaSearch implements age-cohort growth metrics from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 data). Factoring in anticipated demographic changes, the statistical area is slated for above-median growth relative to national benchmarks, expanding by 1,372 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents a cumulative 12.9% rise over the 16 years.
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299 new dwellings have been approved in Coolbellup over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% 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 in Coolbellup have tracked at roughly 59 dwellings per year, accumulating to 299 homes over the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 3.4 new residents annually per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling that residential development is falling well short of underlying demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives price inflation, even as newly approved homes register an average expected construction value of $299,000—a figure lower than the regional standard that highlights competitive affordability.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $400,000 this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential focus. Per capita construction activity in Coolbellup sits at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Perth level, while placing in the 75th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide. Recent construction approvals comprise 73.0% detached houses alongside 27.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the locality's suburban character while providing standalone homes for buyers seeking extra space. A ratio of approximately 148 people per dwelling approval aligns Coolbellup with typical growth area characteristics. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Coolbellup will add 1,262 residents through to 2041. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential developments appear well positioned to accommodate this demand, creating favourable conditions for purchasers and potentially fostering growth that outpaces existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 53 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coolbellup, worth an estimated $13.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure additions, large-scale developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects positioned to influence the area. Key infrastructure initiatives include the North Lake Road - Winterfold Road Intersection Upgrade, the Kardinya District Centre Precinct Structure Plan, the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and the New Women and Babies Hospital, with the most impactful developments itemised below.
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OneOneFive Hamilton Hill
Award-winning sustainable residential redevelopment of the former Hamilton Senior High School site by DevelopmentWA. The project will deliver around 300 homes across a mix of lot types with extensive retained trees, parks, nature play areas and waterwise infrastructure. Stage 2 landscaping has been completed, Stage 2 lot releases are underway, and planning for the final Stage 3 is progressing with civil works expected to commence in late 2026.
Kardinya Rise Estate
Boutique house and land estate by Yolk Property Group overlooking Alan Edwards Park and near Frank Cann parkland. Civil works and home builds are underway with most lots sold and a small number of park front survey strata lots and turnkey homes still available. Close to Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and the Kardinya Park shopping precinct.
North Lake Road - Winterfold Road Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals, on-road bicycle lanes, pedestrian path and crossing facilities to improve safety at the boundary intersection jointly managed by the Cities of Melville and Cockburn.
Glen Iris Local Shopping Centre
A new neighbourhood shopping centre for the Glen Iris Estate in Jandakot, featuring a modern 7-day IGA supermarket, a family-friendly bistro tavern, a dedicated health and wellness hub, two specialty retail stores, a liquor store, and three food and beverage outlets. The development includes a central piazza with landscaped seating and over 100 parking bays. The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel approved the application on 30 April 2025. Construction commenced in late 2025 with the centre set to open in November 2026.New traffic signals at Berrigan Drive are being installed in coordination with Main Roads WA and the City of Cockburn, expected to be operational in Q4 2025.
Kardinya District Centre Precinct Structure Plan
Approved long-term planning framework for the Kardinya District Centre, guiding future land use, density, building height, movement networks, public spaces and coordinated redevelopment around the existing Kardinya Park shopping centre. The plan was approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 4 November 2025 and supports a mixed-use activity centre with housing, retail, health, wellness, dining, entertainment and public realm upgrades.
Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement of the demolished pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Stock Road to reconnect Hamilton Hill and Coolbellup. Main Roads WA notes planning review for the future of Stock Road is underway (including pier locations and environmental reviews) with the planning review expected to complete by mid-2026.
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.
5,352 residents of Coolbellup are employed, from a labour force of 5,655. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 7,376, about 76% 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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Coolbellup features an educated local labour pool with solid participation across critical public services and an unemployment rate standing at 5.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,352, while the local jobless rate sits 1.2% higher than the 4.2% figure for Greater Perth. Workforce participation aligns closely with the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Census responses recorded that only 7.5% of working locals operated from home, though potential effects from Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with retail trade.
Representation in education & training is especially prominent, exceeding regional averages by 1.3 times. Conversely, the mining industry accounts for only 5.3% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 7.0%. Comparisons between local working-population counts and resident tallies from the Census suggest that this largely residential community provides limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS information, the labour force shrank by 0.9% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, while employment also dropped by 0.6%, which caused the unemployment rate to decrease by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% growth in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Insights into potential future demand within Coolbellup can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts originating from Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Coolbellup's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note 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 Coolbellup is $1,578 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $795 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,600 a year against an average of $68,613. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Coolbellup SA2 recorded a median income of $54,600 alongside a $68,613 average. These figures exceed national midpoints slightly, while trailing the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,568 for median earnings and $76,112 for average earnings as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place local household, family, and individual earnings in a modest bracket between the 40th and 48th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket encompasses 32.7% of local earners (3,187 individuals), matching regional patterns where the same cohort comprises 32.0%. High housing expenses leave only 83.2% of income remaining, ranking in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the community in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coolbellup had 3,481 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 10% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent Census, the dwelling stock in Coolbellup consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), relative to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings throughout the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership reached 26.7%, trailing the wider Perth metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 41.8% and rented accommodation comprising 31.5%. Typical monthly mortgage costs averaged $1,733 (median) compared to $1,907 across the Perth metro area, while median weekly rent was $310 against the metropolitan benchmark of $350. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Coolbellup remain lower than the $1,863 Australian standard, with rents also settling well below the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coolbellup counted 3,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,991 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 64.4%, comprising couples with children at 25.7%, childless couples at 24.4%, and single-parent households at 13.0%. The remaining 35.6% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-occupant homes making up 31.3% and shared group dwellings representing 4.4%. With an average of 2.3 people per household, the median household size is below the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.2% of adults in Coolbellup hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 245 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 949 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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Higher education qualifications are held by 29.2% of Coolbellup residents aged 15+. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is also widely represented, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (24.3%). Formal education engagement is particularly strong across the suburb, with 28.3% of locals actively enrolled in studies. This encompasses 8.2% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 6.9% attending secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Coolbellup reaches 66 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Coolbellup features 66 active transport stops offering bus connections. A total of 7 individual routes service these locations, generating 1,100 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances averaging 182 meters to the nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential base, 82% of commuters travel by car, with 9% choosing train transit and 5% using bus services. Vehicle ownership is recorded at 1.4 per dwelling. Census data from the 2021 Census shows that 7.5% worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average timetable of 157 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Coolbellup report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 in Coolbellup align closely with broader Australian figures based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence. Common illnesses among the wider population track near standard levels, albeit elevated among senior demographics, while private medical insurance coverage slightly exceeds SA2 national medians at approximately 53% of all residents (~5,196 people), compared to 59.0% recorded for Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 10.6 and 7.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 67.0% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
Chronic conditions show an above-average incidence among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over represent 16.9% of the suburb (1,643 people). While health outcomes for older residents present ongoing challenges, they rank below broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Coolbellup residents were born overseas and 17.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coolbellup exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 32.0% of residents born abroad and 17.6% using a primary language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the leading faith, practiced by 43.5% of the local population. The most prominent relative difference is found in the Other religious category, which represents 0.9% of residents locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest ancestries in Coolbellup are English (27.8%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (10.1%). Other specific lineages display distinct local distributions: Croatian ancestry is elevated at 1.2% compared to 0.8% across the broader region, Welsh represents 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and South Australian accounts for 0.9% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coolbellup is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Coolbellup's demographic age distribution aligns closely with Greater Perth, with the widest variation across broad age cohorts standing at 3.6 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that time. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census occurred among younger and middle-aged adults (25 - 44), expanding from 30.2% to an estimated 33.2% of the local population. Through to 2041, retirees and elderly demographics (65+) will drive the bulk of local growth, gaining 759 residents (46%) to reach a total of 2,403.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coolbellup
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,503 at the 2021 Census → 9,749 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 (507011153). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.