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East Bunbury - Glen Iris has an estimated 7,993 residents, up from 7,195 at the 2021 Census — a change of 798 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 54.7% of that increase. That puts 348 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of East Bunbury - Glen Iris stands at approximately 7,993 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census figure of 7,195 people, this indicates an expansion of 798 people (11.1%). This estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,991 recorded in June 2025 with 39 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density is 348 persons per square kilometer, which affords considerable personal space and offers potential for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA3 area and the national benchmark of 9.5%, East Bunbury - Glen Iris's 11.1% gain establishes the locality as a leading regional growth area.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 54.7% of recent population additions, though natural growth and interstate migration contributed positively as well. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures have been incorporated into AreaSearch's methodology for each SA2. Where SA2 data is unavailable, as well as for all area estimates beyond 2032, growth rates across age brackets from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, the locality is anticipated to achieve population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australian regions. Projections based on the most recent annual ERP statistics indicate the area will gain 1,370 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 17.1% over the 16 years.
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111 new dwellings have been approved in East Bunbury - Glen Iris over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% 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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Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), East Bunbury - Glen Iris saw 111 homes approved, representing an annual average of approximately 22 new dwelling approvals. The region added an average of 6.4 new residents per year for each residential dwelling completed during this period, indicating that demand heavily exceeds construction volume. This imbalance routinely creates upward pricing momentum and fuels heightened competition among purchasers. Newly constructed residences averaged $366,000 in expected building costs, mirroring regional norms. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $11.3 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate degree of non-residential development activity.
Relative to Rest of WA, East Bunbury - Glen Iris records roughly half the per capita pace of new dwelling approvals, placing it in the 44th percentile across all assessed areas in Australia. This limited rate of building activity restricts available inventory for purchasers while strengthening interest in existing properties. The pace also trails the national benchmark, reflecting a mature housing market that may face planning or land constraints. Detached houses comprise 86.0% of recent approvals, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 14.0%, reinforcing the low-density landscape and catering to purchasers seeking standalone living. The presence of roughly 340 people for each approved dwelling underlines the calm, low-scale nature of local construction activity. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, East Bunbury - Glen Iris is forecasted to grow by 1,368 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could struggle to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competitive pressure among buyers and bolstering property valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Bunbury - Glen Iris, worth an estimated $246 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.7 billion. 29 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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The future trajectory of any region is significantly shaped by planning frameworks, public works, and significant infrastructure undertakings. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 projects with the capacity to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Withers Renewal Program, Frank Buswell Foreshore Redevelopment, and Glen Iris Village, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the developments expected to carry the greatest relevance.
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Withers Renewal Program
A long-term, multi-agency precinct renewal aimed at revitalizing the Withers suburb through public realm upgrades, improved road connectivity, and social housing refurbishment. The program is guided by the Withers Local Area Plan and the Central Withers Local Structure Plan, focusing on transforming underutilized government land and enhancing community amenity. Key works include the refurbishment of public housing units by the Department of Housing and Works and significant landscape improvements to local parks.
Frank Buswell Foreshore Redevelopment
The redevelopment involves upgrading a 315m section of the Leschenault Inlet marine wall, drainage works, a new three-metre-wide shared path, and a new community-designed playground and open space at the Frank Buswell Foreshore in East Bunbury. Seawall construction began January 2024 and the shared path was completed by November 2024. Following community consultation, a foreshore-adventure themed playground design was selected and the new playground, built by Active Discovery, has since opened, featuring a flora multi-play climbing unit, marine-themed play elements, inclusive play equipment, fitness equipment, and picnic facilities.Design work to renew drainage at nearby Creek Street, part of the wider precinct upgrade, remains in the programming stage.
Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH)
AMTECH is a strategic industrial precinct in Picton, Western Australia, designed to catalyze the state's energy transition. The hub features a common-user facility dedicated to manufacturing critical energy infrastructure, including transmission towers and poles for Western Power. It integrates an Industry Development and Skills Centre (IDSC) to foster research, education, and vocational training, while providing shared infrastructure for high-tech sectors such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and battery supply chain manufacturing.
Parade Hotel Carpark & Accommodation Redevelopment
Redevelopment and carpark expansion associated with the Parade Hotel on the Leschenault Inlet. The development includes expanded patron parking facilities, short-stay accommodation, and tourism-related amenities following approval of City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme 8 Amendment 11.
Glen Iris Village
Glen Iris Village is a $33.5 million mixed-use neighbourhood hub in Glen Iris, Bunbury WA, featuring 11 single-storey buildings with a tavern, childcare centre, medical centre, pharmacy, gym, service station, bulky goods showrooms, and fast-food outlets. The development includes a central village green and 234 parking bays. A new signalised intersection on Forrest Highway (Kongras Road) is federally and state funded, with construction expected mid-2026 to late 2027. The application is being assessed by the State Development Assessment Unit (SDAU), with the City of Bunbury acting as a referral agency.Public comment closed mid-2025 and the WAPC will schedule a determination meeting upon completion of the assessment.
Glen Iris Village
Glen Iris Village is a neighbourhood commercial and retail centre proposed for Lots 17, 30 and 31 Vittoria Road and Lots 4 and 410 Jeffrey Road, Glen Iris, on the eastern edge of Bunbury. The privately funded development by Erceg Management comprises 11 single-storey buildings arranged around a landscaped village green and a north-south pedestrian spine, with 234 car parking bays. Approved land uses include a tavern, private recreation (gym), a medical centre with associated pharmacy, three fast food outlets, a community purpose / exhibition centre, a laundromat, two bulky goods showrooms (each tenancy capped at 1,000sqm net lettable area), a small liquor store, a service station operating 5am to 10pm, and a childcare premises.The Western Australian Planning Commission approved the application (SDAU-055-21) under the Part 17 significant development pathway on 28 May 2026, subject to 38 conditions covering traffic upgrades, landscaping, sustainability (4 Star Green Star equivalent), public art, acoustic management and lot amalgamation. A new east-west public accessway linking Vittoria Road and the future Kongras Road must be constructed and opened to the public prior to occupation, and the developer must contribute towards a future roundabout at the Vittoria Road entry. The City of Bunbury supported the proposal, and the developer has advised that construction is expected to commence shortly. Approval is valid for 36 months from determination.
Bunbury Forum Shopping Centre
Major shopping centre serving the Bunbury region with over 60 specialty retailers, two major supermarkets (Woolworths and Progressive Supa IGA), Big W discount store, and total retail space exceeding 22,000sqm.
Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront
A multi-stage rejuvenation of Bunbury's coastline transforming underused waterfront land into a regional marine industry hub and community destination. Stage 1 (Koombana Foreshore) and Stage 2 (Jetty Road Causeway and Casuarina Drive foreshore) are complete. Stage 3 Phase 1 is in active construction at Casuarina Boat Harbour, anchored by a 460-metre northern breakwater built using around 290,000 tonnes of core rock and 65,000 tonnes of armour rock. As of December 2025, the breakwater rock structure and the rebuilt Koombana Bay groyne are complete, with permanent navigation aids installed.Land and seabed tenure changes will roughly double the harbour footprint, allowing for up to 400 boat pens (up from around 60). Civil works in 2026 will deliver the extension of Casuarina Drive, services across the harbour, upgraded boat launching and toilet facilities, and serviced lease lots for marine servicing businesses. Tenders for a 4 million dollar universally accessible fishing platform on the breakwater are expected in early 2026. Three former Iluka Resources mineral sands sheds are also being made available for redevelopment via expressions of interest.
4,117 residents of East Bunbury - Glen Iris are employed, from a labour force of 4,307. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 65.0%. 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. 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 force in East Bunbury - Glen Iris features a balanced distribution between blue-collar and white-collar occupations, highlighted by substantial representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.4%, with employment conditions remaining relatively steady across the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,117, while the area's jobless rate sits 0.9% higher than the Regional WA figure of 3.5%. Participation in the labour market matches the Regional WA rate of 65.4%. Census figures indicated that a modest 4.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Employment among local residents is centered primarily within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, manufacturing demonstrates a substantial presence, employing workers at 1.9 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of the local workforce, well below the 9.3% observed across Regional WA. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 workers per local resident reflects a stronger-than-usual availability of employment within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, during the twelve-month period leading up to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.5% while the overall labour force rose by 0.9%, leading to a 0.4 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In comparison, Regional WA observed a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and an identical 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Further perspective on future labour requirements in East Bunbury - Glen Iris is available through national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied across local industry distributions to project employment patterns. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation among individual sectors. Applying these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of East Bunbury - Glen Iris indicates that local jobs could grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (a weighted extrapolation provided for demonstration that excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Bunbury - Glen Iris is $1,358 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $723 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,123 a year against an average of $68,472. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the East Bunbury - Glen Iris SA2 recorded a median income of $53,123 and an average income of $68,472. While modestly exceeding the broader Australian median, these levels sit below the Regional WA benchmarks of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Factoring in a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed values for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $58,929 for median earnings and $75,956 for average earnings. Census findings from 2021 show modest rankings for family, personal, and household earnings, falling between the 24th and 32nd percentiles.
A notable 30.8% of the local population (2,461 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the regional share of 31.1%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with retained income standing at just 83.7%, placing the area at the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Bunbury - Glen Iris had 2,887 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,506 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in East Bunbury - Glen Iris consisted of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% other dwellings like units, apartments, and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% separate houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership accounted for 32.3% of residences, trailing Regional WA slightly, while properties with a mortgage made up 37.3% and rented properties represented 30.4%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,506, coming in under the Regional WA median of $1,560, while weekly median rental payments were $300, above the Regional WA level of $265.
Relative to nationwide benchmarks, mortgage obligations in East Bunbury - Glen Iris are considerably lower than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well under the Australian standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Bunbury - Glen Iris counted 2,887 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,207 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 67.5%, comprising couples without children at 29.0%, couples with children at 24.0%, and single parent families at 12.9%. The remaining 32.5% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 29.1% and group households account for 3.5%. With an average of 2.3 people per household, family sizes sit below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in East Bunbury - Glen Iris hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,086 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 943 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 attainment in the area reveals a low proportion of university qualifications, with 13.2% of residents holding tertiary credentials compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, creating a clear target for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates at 33.6% and advanced diplomas at 8.8%. A significant 25.0% of local inhabitants are currently undertaking formal studies, highlighting strong educational involvement.
This cohort comprises 9.7% enrolled in primary education, 7.4% attending secondary school, and 1.9% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Bunbury - Glen Iris reaches 63 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 63 active transport stops within East Bunbury - Glen Iris, all providing bus services. A network of 5 individual routes services these points, delivering 387 passenger trips each week. Overall connectivity is rated favorably, with dwellings situated an average of 202 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the district is mostly residential, outward travel is typical, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel at 90%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, which is lower than the broader regional norm.
A comparatively small 4.0% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transport operations provide an average of 55 scheduled trips daily across the active network, which translates to roughly 6 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.0% of residents in East Bunbury - Glen Iris report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality statistics, East Bunbury - Glen Iris exhibits favorable health outcomes overall. Rates of standard medical issues remain modest across the broader community while aligning closely with national levels among vulnerable and elderly groups. Private health insurance coverage stands at roughly 53% of the community (~4,260 people), marginally higher than the typical SA2, though lower than the 56.4% documented across Regional WA. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, with each diagnosed in 9.1 and 9.1% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 66.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, in contrast to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of long-term health issues. Inhabitants aged 65 and over account for 20.3% of the community (1,620 people), exceeding the 19.1% observed across Regional WA. While health metrics for local seniors track above average, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Bunbury - Glen Iris is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 10.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (27.4%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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East Bunbury - Glen Iris aligns closely with broader regional diversity trends, with 79.3% of its community born in Australia, 87.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 89.1% speaking only English in their households. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, observed by 46.2% of the local population. The most evident difference from regional patterns is found in the Other category, which represents 1.1% of residents locally compared to 0.7% throughout Regional WA. Examining parental birthplaces reveals that English ancestry is the most common among residents at 32.1%, followed by Australian at 27.4% and Scottish at 6.8%.
Other ancestral groups show distinct variances, including Italian ancestry, which represents 6.1% in East Bunbury - Glen Iris compared to 3.0% across the region. Additionally, Maori ancestry accounts for 1.0% (vs 1.0%) and New Zealand ancestry stands at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Bunbury - Glen Iris is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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 age distribution of East Bunbury - Glen Iris mirrors Regional WA closely across all broad age categories, with the greatest variance across the four main cohorts being only 2.3 percentage points. The estimated median age is 40, reflecting a minor drop from 41 at the 2021 Census and matching the Regional WA median of 40 from that same Census period. The mature adult and pre-retiree bracket (45 - 64) has decreased from 25.6% at the Census to an estimated 22.9% currently. By 2041, the largest population increase is expected within the young to middle aged adult group (25 - 44), which is projected to expand by 764 residents (34%) to reach 2,993.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Bunbury - Glen Iris
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 8 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,195 at the 2021 Census → 7,993 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 (501021015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.