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Geraldton has an estimated 12,418 residents, up from 11,888 at the 2021 Census — a change of 530 people, or 4.5%. That puts 568 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Geraldton stands at roughly 12,418 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 530 residents (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,888 individuals. This demographic shift is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population count of 12,410 recorded as of June 2025 with 89 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density is 567 persons per square kilometer, leaving ample room per capita and opportunities for future expansion. Gains in local headcounts have been spurred almost exclusively by overseas migration in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for individual SA2 localities published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. For locations missing from this series, as well as to gauge trajectories post-2032 across all districts, age-cohort growth projections from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead, Geraldton is slated to outpace median expansion rates for regional parts of the country, with expectations to add 1,365 persons through to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 10.9% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
174 new dwellings have been approved in Geraldton over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% 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 Geraldton have tracked at an annual mean of roughly 34 dwellings, reaching 174 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. The influx of 1.1 new residents per home built across the 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26) points to well-matched supply and demand dynamics alongside steady market fundamentals, with the ratio softening to 0.6 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years to denote an even healthier balance. Construction value per project averages $503,000—exceeding regional benchmarks—signaling an emphasis on quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $104.7 million this financial year, underscoring substantial activity in non-residential development.
Relative to Rest of WA, the rate of dwelling approvals per resident in Geraldton is roughly two-thirds lower, placing the locality in the 47th percentile across Australia. This constrained development rate curbs prospective buyer options while bolstering interest in established residences. Activity also trails national norms, reflecting a mature urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Detached houses constitute 74.0% of recent residential additions, whereas medium and high-density formats make up 26.0%, reinforcing low-density neighborhood traditions favored by families looking for space. The metric of 399 people per dwelling approval illustrates an understated, subdued building landscape. Demographic projections suggest Geraldton will welcome an extra 1,357 residents leading up to 2041 (anchored to the most current AreaSearch quarterly figure). While home construction is progressing at an adequate rate relative to these forecasts, incoming buyers could experience stiffer competition over time as the community grows.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Geraldton, worth an estimated $52 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.7 billion. 48 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 local infrastructure projects with potential to influence the district, highlighted by the Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion, Geraldton Green Connect Project, 7-Eleven Service Station, Durlacher Street, Geraldton, and the Geraldton Youth Precinct Masterplan Development.
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Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion
A 30 million dollar expansion of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre on North West Coastal Highway that effectively doubles the precinct to 38,471 square metres of floor space across two parallel buildings. Construction is underway, with a relocated Bunnings Warehouse of 16,743 square metres taking the place of the existing Wonthella store, alongside a 5,072 square metre Harvey Norman, four additional bulky goods showrooms totalling 3,975 square metres, a vehicle service centre and a fast food outlet.A new KFC is part of the precinct upgrade and was reported as opening soon in early 2026. The works involve demolishing about 3,705 square metres of existing space while retaining 12,681 square metres, with the precinct extended toward Place Road and additional car parking added.
Geraldton Green Connect Project
A major redevelopment of Maitland Park into a sustainable, multi-use urban precinct powered by renewable energy. The project focuses on creating a sustainable transport hub with solar-powered busports and carparks to enhance pedestrian safety for nearly 3,000 students in the surrounding school district. Key features include a multi-use community pavilion, youth plaza, nature playground, and culturally immersive landscaping that integrates educational opportunities in nature and science.
Youth Precinct Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the Youth Precinct on the Geraldton Foreshore, covering approximately 7,353 square metres of public open space on the site of the ageing existing precinct. The upgrade will deliver a skatepark, trampolines, a parkour course, a zipline, shaded seating areas, swings, and a renewed Rage Cage, along with lighting and CCTV. The Updated Masterplan was co-designed with local youth and endorsed by the City of Greater Geraldton Council in July 2025. Construction began the week of 27 July 2026 and is expected to take approximately six months to complete.
7-Eleven Service Station, Durlacher Street, Geraldton
Development of a 7-Eleven service station and convenience store at Lot 203 (179) Durlacher Street, Geraldton, on the southern portion of the Rigters IGA site. The 193 square metre store includes six refuelling bays, a fuel canopy, eight car parking bays, pylon signage, landscaping, and 24/7 operations. Approved by the Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP/24/02803) in March 2025 with a development value of $2.7 million. The proponent is Dunmarra Pty Ltd, with Planning Solutions acting as planning consultant and Hindley & Associates as building designers.Early-stage construction was confirmed underway in April 2026, with the store expected to open later in 2026. The nearby Flores Road store (Webberton) opened in October 2025 as Geraldton's first 7-Eleven.
Fenix Resources Worker Dwellings
Development of 60 quality dwellings for Fenix Resources workers, with a project value of $30 million.
Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP)
A transformative infrastructure project to future-proof the port and drive economic growth in the Mid West. Includes a new $52 million bulk materials handling facility (completion late 2026) and a proposed Surge Protection Breakwater. Total project value is $350 million.
Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus includes an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, a new integrated mental health service (with an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit), and a reconfigured main entry. The project is being implemented in stages to minimize disruption. The Geraldton Health Campus will be redeveloped to provide Midwest residents with safe and efficient care closer to home.
Geraldton City Centre Masterplan / Revitalisation Plan
An overarching vision for the Geraldton City Centre focusing on Activity, Character, and Movement across four precincts (City Centre Core, City Centre North, Western Foreshore Precinct, Marina Commercial/Residential). Aims to guide future development, attract investment, and connect existing strategic plans. Adopted by Council in May 2024, with ongoing implementation.
5,659 residents of Geraldton are employed, from a labour force of 5,954. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 57.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 15,903, about 128% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Geraldton encompasses a diverse mix of professional and trades-based occupations with strong representation across essential services, a 5.0% unemployment rate, and an estimated annual employment rise of 3.6%. Figures for March 2026 show 5,659 employed locals alongside an unemployment rate that sits 1.4% higher than the Regional WA figure of 3.5%. Participation in the labour market is comparatively subdued at 57.5%, trailing the 65.4% recorded across Regional WA. Only 4.2% of locals reported working from home during the Census, an outcome potentially shaped by pandemic-era mobility restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training constitute the primary employers for area residents. Geraldton exhibits a substantial concentration of health care & social assistance roles, exceeding regional averages by 1.5 times. Meanwhile, mining accounts for only 5.4% of resident workers, lower than the Regional WA proportion of 11.7%. Recording 1.0 workers for every resident at the Census, Geraldton serves as a regional employment centre, accommodating more positions than local residents and drawing in personnel from surrounding communities. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM statistics shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.6% alongside a 3.2% increase in the workforce, leading to a 0.3 percentage points reduction in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional WA saw jobs drop by 0.1%, labour force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking employment estimates from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further perspective on regional workforce demands across five-year and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Geraldton's industry composition yields a projected local job increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting for demonstration purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Geraldton is $1,143 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $666 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,493 a year against an average of $71,556. 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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AreaSearch synthesis of ATO records for financial year 2023 positions taxpayer earnings in the Geraldton SA2 above the national standard. Median and average taxable incomes were $57,493 and $71,556 respectively, compared with $59,973 and $74,392 throughout Regional WA. Factoring in an Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,777 (median) and $79,377 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that personal, family, and household earnings within Geraldton sit within the 9th to 22nd national percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 26.5% of individuals (3,290 people), aligning closely with broader metropolitan distributions of 31.1%.
After covering accommodation expenses, households retain 85.3% of earnings, placing the district at the 12th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geraldton had 4,890 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that separate houses comprised 75.8% of Geraldton's housing stock, while other residential types (such as semi-detached units and apartments) accounted for 24.3%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other forms across Regional WA. Outright property ownership matched regional levels at 34.6%, while 25.2% of dwellings had a mortgage and 40.2% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,300 and weekly rents of $230 were lower than the respective Regional WA benchmarks of $1,560 and $265. Across Australia as a whole, Geraldton's home loan costs fall well short of the $1,863 national median, with weekly rental rates also tracking substantially lower than the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geraldton counted 4,890 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 40% 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 make up 56.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children (17.2%), childless couples (26.2%), and single parents (12.2%). The remaining 43.2% comprise non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-person residences at 39.9% and group homes at 3.3%. An average household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional WA figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Geraldton hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 4,974 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 935 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 in the area lags behind broader benchmarks, with 16.4% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the nationwide proportion of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for educational development programs. Bachelor degree holders account for 11.7% of the populace, postgraduate qualification holders make up 2.6%, and graduate diploma recipients represent 2.1%. Conversely, technical vocations are prevalent, as 40.7% of citizens aged 15+ have vocational credentials, split between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). A significant share of the population is engaged in learning, with 27.5% attending an educational facility.
This breakdown comprises 9.2% in primary schooling, 8.7% in secondary institutions, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Geraldton reaches 151 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 audit of local public transit indicates 151 active bus stops across Geraldton, connected via 13 transit routes that deliver 515 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit infrastructure is strong, with residents living an average of 172 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel by private vehicle, with driving making up 88% of journeys, walking accounting for 5%, and cycling representing 2%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling, lower than the regional baseline, while only 4.2% worked remotely during the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic settings.
Transit services run at a rate of 73 scheduled trips daily across the route network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per stop. The surrounding map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in Geraldton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.2 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness point to notable health concerns across Geraldton, with chronic conditions affecting both younger cohorts and older age brackets, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively solid at roughly 55% of residents (~6,817 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 9.9% and 9.8% of the community respectively, while 60.4% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical issues compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. Working-age citizens experience elevated rates of long-term medical conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.9% of the local population (2,846 people), surpassing the Regional WA benchmark of 19.1%, with health measures for older residents presenting specific challenges while aligning broadly with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geraldton is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (28.0%). 7.1% 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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Measures of cultural diversity place Geraldton below nationwide averages: Australian citizens comprise 84.1% of the community, 82.3% were born locally, and 90.3% speak only English within their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 51.0% of residents. Islam shows an above-average local presence, accounting for 2.0% of the populace in contrast to 0.8% across Regional WA. Regarding parental origins, the leading ancestries reported by residents are English (29.6%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (8.0%). Specific cultural backgrounds exhibit distinctive local profiles, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 7.1% of the community (compared with 6.1% regionally), Maori ancestry accounting for 0.7% (versus 1.0%), and South Australian background making up 0.5% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geraldton is 45, older than 81% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.9% 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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Geraldton's age distribution closely mirrors the broader Regional WA pattern, showing a maximum variance of 3.8 percentage points. The median resident age is estimated at 45, falling from 46 at the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years older than the Regional WA median of 40 at that same Census, while the national figure stood at 38. The most prominent demographic adjustment since the Census is the rise of the 25 - 44 age cohort from 22.3% to an estimated 24.9%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 group is projected to capture the bulk of growth, gaining 993 residents (32%) to reach a total of 4,084, whereas senior and retirement demographics are forecasted to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geraldton
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,888 at the 2021 Census → 12,418 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 (511041285). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.