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Geraldton - South has an estimated 11,249 residents, up from 10,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 916 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 428 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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As of Aug 2026, the population residing in Geraldton - South is evaluated at approximately 11,249 according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 10,333 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 916 people (8.9%). This estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,205 along with 20 validated new addresses added following the Census benchmark. The local population density stands at 427 persons per square kilometer, which ensures abundant personal space and opportunities for future expansion. Geraldton - South's 8.9% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (8.2%) as well as the SA3 area, positioning it at the forefront of regional growth.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 53.0% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a base year form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where local data is missing or for projecting beyond 2032 across regions, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023 (utilising 2022 figures). Aligned with ongoing demographic shifts, the locality is anticipated to register population gains above the non-capital city median, expanding by 1,717 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 14.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
140 new dwellings have been approved in Geraldton - South over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Geraldton - South have averaged approximately 28 per annum, reaching 140 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 4.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underlying demand markedly outstrips added housing stock, a dynamic that typically fuels price appreciation and buyer competition, while new builds carry an average construction cost of $451,000. Additionally, $2.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the market.
When evaluated against Rest of WA, the rate of per-capita residential approvals in Geraldton - South is approximately two-thirds, placing it in the 58th percentile across the country despite a recent acceleration in building activity. This approval rate remains lower than the national standard, pointing to an established urban footprint and potential planning boundaries. Composition of new construction is heavily weighted towards separate houses at 96.0% against 4.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density nature of the suburb and catering to family households seeking spacious living. With roughly 235 people per approval, Geraldton - South exhibits characteristics of a shifting market. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Geraldton - South is slated to welcome an additional 1,673 residents through to 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Geraldton - South, worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.7 billion. 46 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum is heavily influenced by capital works, major development schemes, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 14 key initiatives positioned to shape the locality. Notable undertakings include the Revised Wandina Structure Plan, the Geraldton Cycle Network Expansion Project, the Meru Waste Management Facility Gas Flaring System Project, and the Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan, with key developments outlined below.
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Revised Wandina Structure Plan
Approved residential structure plan guiding the development of 24 hectares in Wandina, Geraldton, approximately 7km south of the city centre. The plan encompasses 186 single residential lots ranging from 700 to 2527 square metres, one duplex site, public open spaces, and drainage infrastructure. The development features ocean views toward the Indian Ocean and Tarcoola Beach, integration with the natural limestone ridge landform, limestone retaining walls, and road connections to adjoining residential areas. Prepared by Roberts Day Town Planning + Design and GHD Pty Ltd for Paltara Pty Ltd, the plan was originally approved in 2003 and revised in 2007.Individual lots continue to be sold and developed, with the suburb now home to approximately 4,164 residents and experiencing strong annual population growth.
Double Beach Estate
Double Beach Estate is a transformative 975-hectare coastal development located at Cape Burney. The project features 3.5km of Indian Ocean frontage and 3.5km of Greenough River frontage. It includes WAPC approval for a 900-lot subdivision and a master plan for up to 14,000 residential lots. The vision for this new townsite encompasses a marina, canal system, a major regional shopping centre, tourism facilities, and a caravan park. The site currently operates as a sand mine and caravan park while moving toward full-scale development.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway Residential Development Plan
Local development plan and design guidelines applying to the hillside subdivision created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola. The LDP, adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton, guides how approximately 18 ocean-facing residential lots and one public open space lot are developed under R20 and R40 densities, with controls on building envelopes, height, setbacks, noise mitigation from Brand Highway and protection of the vegetated rear slope. The estate is now largely subdivided, with individual coastal lots along Brand Highway being marketed and sold for new homes, so build-out is progressing on a lot-by-lot basis rather than through a single builder.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Geraldton Cycle Network Expansion Project
Three stage State Government and City of Greater Geraldton program to add about 8.3 km of high quality shared paths linking Geraldton's northern and southern suburbs. Stage one (Glenfield Beach Drive shared path) was completed in 2022, and stage two (the 3.5 km Chapman Road shared path) opened in July 2023. Stage three will deliver a roughly 4.5 to 4.8 km shared path along Brand Highway from Tarcoola Beach to Cape Burney. The overall project has a total budget of about $4.9 million and is currently under construction, with stage three in detailed planning and design to improve community connectivity, safety and active transport options.
Fortyn Court Commercial Retail Development
Convenience based highway service and fast food precinct comprising fuel station, quick service restaurants and retail tenancies on a prominent Brand Highway corner. Developed by M/Group from 2020 with national tenants including Chicken Treat, Hungry Jacks, Metro Petroleum, Dominos and Ultra Tune, the centre provides around 580 sqm of additional retail and showroom space across six tenancies on a site of about 6,200 sqm at the southern entry to Geraldton.
Willcock Drive Key Worker Accommodation (Mahomets Flats)
The City of Greater Geraldton is progressing a key worker housing precinct on an 8.8 ha coastal Crown land site at 165 Willcock Drive, Mahomets Flats, about 2km south of the Geraldton CBD and 100m from Back Beach. The State Government has agreed to sell the land to the City for $1 and has committed $8.7 million in Infrastructure Development Fund grant money to service the site, unlocking delivery of a planned 140-dwelling key worker village to be built in stages by a private developer selected through an expression of interest process.Concept work to date has explored a mix of prefabricated one, two and three-bedroom units alongside caravan sites, with the final dwelling mix, built form and delivery timeline still to be confirmed once a proponent is engaged. The project sits close to the TAFE, multiple schools, parks and a shopping precinct, and is separate from the nearby seven-home Olive Street key worker housing project.
Mount Tarcoola Brand Highway (Lots 219 and 220) Local Development Plan
Local Development Plan and detailed design guidelines for residential lots created from Lots 219 and 220 Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola. The plan has been adopted by the City of Greater Geraldton and prescribes additional requirements to the Residential Design Codes, including building envelopes, setbacks, height limits, noise and bushfire mitigation measures, and requirements to maintain views and ensure an attractive presentation to Brand Highway. The LDP remains listed as an operative planning document for the site in the Citys Local Development Plans register.
Wandina Tiny Social Homes
Construction of 16 turnkey modular tiny homes in Wandina, Geraldton, designed to gold Livable Homes standard for seniors in need of social housing. Prefabricated at Summit Modular's Canning Vale facility and installed on site in just seven months.
5,980 residents of Geraldton - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,080. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,679, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Geraldton - South features a capable talent pool and robust representation in critical services, maintaining a low unemployment rate of 1.6% alongside a 3.1% annual rise in estimated employment. As of March 2026, working residents count 5,980, and the jobless rate sits 1.9% below the 3.5% reported across Regional WA, accompanied by standard workforce participation of 68.3% versus 65.4% regionally. Census returns indicated that a modest 4.4% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind. Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce shows notable specialization in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing comprises a relatively small footprint, engaging 3.7% of workers compared with 9.3% across the region. A comparison of Census local workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that local job openings within the area remain somewhat restricted. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and the ABS shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.1% alongside a 3.2% increase in the labour force, keeping local unemployment relatively steady. Over the identical timeframe, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Additional guidance on future workforce requirements in Geraldton - South is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to gauge growth trajectories. While aggregate nationwide employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate markedly by sector. Weighting these sectoral expectations against Geraldton - South's industry distribution indicates local job counts could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting method and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Geraldton - South is $1,982 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $947 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,851 a year against an average of $72,019. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that taxpayers in the Geraldton - South SA2 earned a median income of $57,851 and an average income of $72,019. While outpacing nationwide averages, these levels sit below Regional WA benchmarks of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Accounting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $64,174 for the median and $79,891 for the average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income metrics in the Census, the area sits near the 68th percentile nationally.
The most common earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 36.3% of residents (4,083 people), closely matching the regional proportion of 31.1%. Residents retain 87.7% of income following accommodation outlays, supporting strong local spending capacity, while the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geraldton - South had 3,710 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,661 a month. Rent absorbs 15.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Geraldton - South consisted of 86.9% separate houses and 13.1% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% houses and 11.6% other residences. Outright home ownership in Geraldton - South reached 29.9%, trailing the broader regional rate, while 41.4% of homes were mortgaged and 28.7% were occupied by tenants. Median mortgage commitments were $1,661 per month and median rent stood at $300 per week, both sitting above Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Geraldton - South remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent also substantially beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geraldton - South counted 3,710 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,039 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 74.8% of all households in the locality, made up of couples with children (32.6%), couples without children (30.0%), and single parent households (11.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 25.2%, comprising lone person homes at 22.7% and group households at 2.5%. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly above the Regional WA median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Geraldton - South hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 861 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 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 reflects certain structural hurdles, with tertiary degree attainment (19.5%) trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a key focus area for regional educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a substantial share of local qualifications, as 42.0% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificate-level courses (31.4%). Engagement with schooling and study is strong across the community, with 31.4% of the population participating in formal education.
This proportion includes 12.1% attending primary schooling, 9.8% in secondary education, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Geraldton - South reaches 65 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Geraldton - South features 65 active stops operated by bus services. These facilities are linked by 7 separate routes that together supply 102 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility remains favourable, with local residents situated an average of 235 meters from their closest stop. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 94% of travellers, and vehicle density stands at 1.6 per dwelling. A modest 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 14 trips per day, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.7% of residents in Geraldton - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Community health indicators in Geraldton - South show excellent overall outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, marked by exceptionally low occurrence of widespread health ailments across all demographic age groups. In addition, private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering roughly 55% of the community (~6,175 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 8.2% and 7.5% of residents respectively, whereas 70.7% of the populace reported no chronic medical issues compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age demographic health measures align closely with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.3% of the community (1,834 people), below the Regional WA proportion of 19.1%. Older residents exhibit particularly robust health outcomes, tracking in line with national benchmarks for the total population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geraldton - South is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (29.2%). 4.4% 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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Cultural diversity measures in Geraldton - South sit below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.1% of residents, 82.1% born within Australia, and 89.6% using only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.7% of the community. The most pronounced local divergence from broader trends is observed in Islam, which represents 2.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Geraldton - South are English (29.8%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (7.6%). Distinct variations also appear across other demographic backgrounds: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.2% locally versus 0.6% across the region, Australian Aboriginal background represents 4.4% compared to 6.1% regionally, and New Zealand heritage comprises 0.8% against 0.9% across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geraldton - South is 38. 23.6% 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 Geraldton - South leans younger than the broader Regional WA profile. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 32.1% of the populace compared to 29.1% across Regional WA, while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 16.3% against 19.1% regionally. The median age is estimated at 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 2 years below the Regional WA Census figure of 40. By age group, the share of seniors and retirees expanded from 14.9% at the Census to an estimated 16.3%.
Forecasts to 2041 anticipate the greatest numeric increase among young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 923 residents (31%) to 3,929, whereas older demographic cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geraldton - South
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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,333 at the 2021 Census → 11,249 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 (511041288). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.