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Greenfields has an estimated 11,222 residents, up from 9,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,353 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.7% of that increase. That puts 1,127 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 for Greenfields stands at approximately 11,222 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,353 residents (13.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 9,869 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,011 recorded in June 2025 alongside 182 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density settles at 1,126 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations. The 13.7% post-2021 Census expansion outpaced the national rate (9.5%), positioning Greenfields among the stronger growth areas locally.
Inflows from interstate migration served as the core growth driver, generating roughly 66.7% of recent population additions. Forecast modeling utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline figures) for individual SA2 units. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, estimates incorporate age-bracket growth trajectories published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilizing 2022 benchmarks). Reflecting these anticipated demographic transitions, local expansion is slated to exceed the national median across statistical areas, with projections indicating an addition of 1,260 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, translating to a 9.3% overall increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Greenfields over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% 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 Greenfields have averaged approximately 35 dwellings annually, reaching 176 homes across the prior 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 5.3 new residents per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26, housing demand runs well ahead of new additions, a dynamic that commonly fuels upward price adjustments and heightens buyer competition. Meanwhile, average build costs stand at $323,000—below broader regional benchmarks—suggesting comparatively attainable construction pricing for purchasers. Alongside residential activity, commercial building approvals have totaled $16.6 million across the current financial year, highlighting consistent non-residential investment. When compared against Greater Perth benchmarks, building activity in Greenfields is noticeably subdued (standing 73.0% below regional average per person).
Although subdued supply additions typically bolster established residential values by sustaining demand, building momentum has picked up in recent times. Output remains similarly below nationwide rates, illustrating a mature urban footprint and potential development constraints. Recent dwelling approvals comprise 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% semi-detached or multi-unit formats, preserving an established low-density suburban landscape favored by families requiring larger allotments. This heavy emphasis on standalone dwellings surpasses current structural distributions (78.0% at Census), underscoring enduring preference for separate houses amidst broader densification trends. Generating one building approval per 208 people, the local market exhibits transitional development characteristics. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate an increase of 1,049 residents across Greenfields leading up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch). While construction rates currently track moderately well alongside prospective population gains, increasing buyer competition could emerge as the resident base widens.
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 Greenfields, worth an estimated $1.58 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 34 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Local infrastructure programs, state planning frameworks, and major development works play a pivotal role in shaping community growth. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 14 key projects poised to influence the district, with significant undertakings including the Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan, Structure Plan Lot 601 Old Pinjarra Road, Ocean Hill Estate, and Varsity Park Estate forming the most relevant developments.
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Peel Health Campus Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Peel Health Campus involving the construction of a brand new six-storey public hospital on a greenfields site adjacent to the existing facility, allowing the current hospital to remain operational throughout the build. The new hospital will feature a 39-bay Emergency Department, a dedicated Mental Health Emergency Centre, new cancer treatment and chemotherapy facilities, a dedicated mental health inpatient unit, palliative care hospice beds, additional inpatient beds including a high dependency unit, a new operating theatre complex, and expanded outpatient and medical imaging services.The campus returned to public hands under the South Metropolitan Health Service in August 2024. Forward works by Devlyn Australia, including new car parks, access roads, Western Power substations and a Central Energy Plant shell, are under way on site. In January 2026 a joint venture between Built Pty Ltd and Sacyr Construction Australia was named preferred alliance partner for the main works, which are expected to begin in mid-2026 with completion targeted for 2029. The project is funded through the WA Cook Government's 1.5 billion dollar Building Hospitals Fund, with internal forecasts indicating a total project cost of approximately 558 million dollars, well above the original 152 million dollar estimate.
New Mandurah Hospital (Peel Health Campus Redevelopment)
A major healthcare transformation delivering a new public hospital adjacent to the existing Peel Health Campus. The project includes an expanded Emergency Department, dedicated Mental Health Emergency Centre, increased inpatient and palliative care beds, expanded chemotherapy suites, and modern operating theatres.
Structure Plan Lot 601 Old Pinjarra Road
A residential structure plan for a 1.54 hectare site in Greenfields approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission in July 2016. The plan provides for residential subdivision with densities of R40 to R60, potentially yielding 57 grouped dwellings or 120 multiple dwellings. The structure plan expired in July 2026 and would require renewal for any development to proceed. The site includes requirements for water management, bushfire protection, mosquito management, and acid sulfate soil management. Property sold in November 2020.
Varsity Park Estate
A boutique private residential estate comprising 83 exclusive lots offering a range of block sizes for families in the peaceful suburb of Greenfields. Just 4km from the heart of Mandurah, this thoughtfully planned multi-stage development will create residential lots with future plans for a shopping centre and recreational facilities. The estate offers exceptional access to nearby amenities including Mandurah Forum, Peel Health Campus, Mandurah Train Station, and Murdoch University, with five primary schools, seven secondary schools, and three tertiary institutions within easy reach.
Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan
The Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan is a long-term strategic planning framework prepared by the City of Mandurah for a 45-hectare precinct surrounding the Peel Health Campus. The structure plan coordinates future land uses, medical consulting suites, transport network upgrades, and the planned widening of Lakes Road to accommodate over 52,000 square metres of future health service space by 2046. The plan aligns with the State Government's multi-million dollar redevelopment and public operation transition of the Peel Health Campus.
Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan
A strategic planning framework guiding the development of 26.8 hectares surrounding the Peel Health Campus in Greenfields, Mandurah. The plan coordinates future land use, transport connectivity, and mixed-use health-related commercial development across public and private landholdings in the precinct. Community consultation on the draft plan closed in November 2025 and the plan is now under assessment. The framework supports the proposed expansion of Peel Health Campus and aims to meet the region's growing healthcare demand through to 2046.
Central Park Estate
Central Park Estate is an established residential development in Greenfields, offering house and land packages in a family-friendly community. The estate features multiple stages. Located in the City of Mandurah, the development provides connected urban living with proximity to schools, shopping centres, and recreational facilities including John Tonkin College, Frederick Irwin Anglican School, and the Peel Health Campus.
Montsalvat Dr, Greenfields
An $11-million affordable build-to-rent project for operator Housing Choices WA, delivering 35 homes of community housing in a build-to-rent model, including 28 one to three-bedroom apartments and 7 three-bedroom townhouses.
4,319 residents of Greenfields are employed, from a labour force of 4,577. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 50.0%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 labor pool in Greenfields displays a diverse mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 7.9% annual rise in estimated jobs. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,319, while the jobless rate stood 1.4% higher than the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth, with labor force participation trailing notably at 50.0% against 69.9% regionally. Census returns indicated that a modest 5.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration.
Key employment sectors for the local workforce include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and mining. Mining activity is particularly prominent, capturing a proportion 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a limited share at 3.0% locally versus 8.2% across the wider region. While positions are available within the suburb, comparisons between local resident worker tallies and neighborhood jobs at the Census point to substantial outward commuting. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that between the years to March 2026, employment grew by 7.9% while the labour force expanded by 9.4%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labour force grow by 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for potential future demand in Greenfields. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, were overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Greenfields's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, keeping in mind that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greenfields is $1,004 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $540 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,520 a year against an average of $65,314. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Greenfields SA2 registered a median taxable income of $47,520 and an average of $65,314. These figures sit moderately behind national benchmarks, while trailing Greater Perth medians of $60,748 and averages of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,714 (median) and $72,453 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census figures position Greenfields within the 3rd to 6th percentiles nationally.
The dominant earnings cohort falls in the $400 - 799 weekly range, encompassing 31.8% of residents (3,568 people), contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. A substantial 40.3% of households earn under $800 weekly, reflecting significant living cost pressures. After meeting housing costs, households retain 79.9% of their income, placing the area at the 4th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenfields had 4,053 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 1% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 29.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Greenfields consists of 77.5% standalone houses and 22.5% alternative dwelling types (comprising attached homes, apartments, and other configurations), aligning closely with the Perth metropolitan split of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other formats. Outright homeownership in Greenfields is considerably higher than metro levels at 35.0%, while mortgaged properties make up 38.2% and rental accommodation accounts for 26.8%. Typical mortgage payments were recorded at a median of $1,387 monthly, well below the metro figure of $1,907, whereas median weekly rents were $295 compared to $350 across metropolitan Perth.
Relative to national figures, monthly home loan payments sit well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably lower than the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenfields counted 4,053 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,609 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of the community, representing 64.3% of all households. This group includes couples without children at 28.3%, couples with children at 20.8%, and single-parent households at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 35.7%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 33.0% and group residences at 2.6%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.8% of adults in Greenfields hold a university qualification, including 7.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,364 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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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Attainment levels for higher education present challenges locally, with 9.8% of the population holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia overall, signaling an area for future educational focus. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Conversely, vocational and practical qualifications are widespread, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, divided between certificate programs (32.5%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). A significant proportion of the population is actively engaged in study, with 26.5% of residents participating in educational programs.
Breaking down current enrollments, primary schooling represents 10.4%, secondary education accounts for 7.7%, and higher education accounts for 2.5%.
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Public transport in Greenfields reaches 78 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 890 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local public transit network in Greenfields includes 78 operational bus stops connected across 9 discrete routes, combining to deliver 886 scheduled trips per week. Network coverage is favorable, with typical residences situated 273 meters from the nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, external commuting is the norm, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 84%, alongside 6% utilizing rail services. Household vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below wider regional levels, while home-based workers represented a modest 5.6% of residents (recorded during the 2021 Census amidst potential COVID-19 influences).
Transit service schedules average 126 trips per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each designated boarding stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Greenfields report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics indicate notable community health challenges in Greenfields, with long-term conditions prevalent across both younger cohorts and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits slightly under national SA2 averages, encompassing roughly 52% of the local population (~5,824 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed health concerns locally, reported by 12.1 and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.6% of locals stated having no chronic conditions, trailing the 71.9% proportion recorded across Greater Perth.
Elevated rates of chronic illness are also evident within working-age brackets. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over represent 28.1% of the population (3,158 people), well above the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, with health metrics for senior cohorts reflecting broader community health trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Greenfields is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.6%) and Australian (29.2%). 3.6% 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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Metrics for cultural diversity place Greenfields below regional norms, with 76.1% of residents born in Australia, 86.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.7% speaking solely English in home settings. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 45.8% of the community. In relative terms, the most visible variance appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.1% locally versus 1.4% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental birthplace records, the leading ancestral backgrounds reported in Greenfields are English at 35.6% (exceeding the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 29.2% (above the 21.2% regional level), and Scottish at 6.7%.
Specific secondary heritage groups also show distinct concentrations, with Maori ancestry representing 1.5% locally (against 0.9% across the region), New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.8%), and Welsh ancestry matching regional proportions at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenfields is 46, older than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.2% 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 profile of Greenfields leans notably mature relative to wider metropolitan standards. Updated figures for August 2026 indicate that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 28.1% of the population, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 21.0% against 30.9% regionally. AreaSearch models place the median age at 46 as of August 2026, slightly down from 47 at the 2021 Census, yet 9 years higher than the Greater Perth Census median of 37 and well above the national Census benchmark of 38.
Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 23.9% to an estimated 22.1%. Looking forward to 2041, senior brackets are anticipated to capture the majority of net growth, expanding by 1,417 residents (45%) to total 4,576, while young adults, children, and middle-aged groups are projected to see reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenfields
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 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 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,869 at the 2021 Census → 11,222 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 (502011023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.