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Helena Valley - Koongamia has an estimated 6,667 residents, up from 5,780 at the 2021 Census — a change of 887 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 754 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 in Helena Valley - Koongamia stands at approximately 6,667 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 887 people (15.3%) from the 5,780 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,662 alongside 92 validated new addresses identified following the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density sits at 754 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Recording 15.3% growth since the 2021 census, the locality outpaced both the national benchmark (9.5%) and the wider SA3 area, establishing itself as a standout regional growth pocket.
The primary driver of this demographic intake was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a foundation year, are utilized by AreaSearch for local SA2 modeling. For locations omitted from this dataset or to project trends beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Demographic forecasts indicate that the district will exceed the national statistical area median for population growth, adding 1,007 persons through to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which equates to a cumulative 15.0% expansion over the 16 years.
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319 new dwellings have been approved in Helena Valley - Koongamia over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 Helena Valley - Koongamia have tracked at approximately 63 new homes annually, summing to 319 homes across the last 5 financial years. Inflow figures show an average of 2.5 people moving into the area per year per newly completed residence over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), highlighting firm underlying demand that underpins local property markets. The average construction cost of these new dwellings is $328,000, sitting below regional norms and offering an accessible price profile for homebuilders. Concurrently, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals was lodged during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's overwhelmingly residential focus.
Per capita residential construction in Helena Valley - Koongamia exceeds Greater Perth by 121.0%, presenting prospective purchasers with a substantial pipeline of properties. Recent residential building consists exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the suburban, low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking spacious living. Approvals equate to roughly 83 people per approval, characterizing a steadily growing development precinct. Demographic projections suggest Helena Valley - Koongamia is on track to welcome 1,002 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Maintained at current construction volumes, residential development appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helena Valley - Koongamia, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 28 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and major regional infrastructure play a transformative role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 key development projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Notable works include The Hales, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area, and Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development, with significant schemes outlined below.
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The Hales
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips. Located close to High Wycombe Train Station, Roe and Tonkin Highways, and a range of schools and shopping centres.
Bushmead Estate by Cedar Woods
Bushmead is Perth's newest suburb and a masterplanned residential community set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland, located approximately 16km north-east of the Perth CBD within the City of Swan. Developed by Cedar Woods on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, the estate comprises approximately 794 residential lots across house and land packages, two-storey townhomes and bush front blocks, with three display villages and over 6km of walking trails. Bushmead holds UDIA 5-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation for its sustainability outcomes, including tree retention, revegetation and Waterwise design.As of mid-2026 new land releases remain on sale, with construction ongoing across the estate.
Bloom Estate Maida Vale
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills. The estate features easy access to urban conveniences and is now sold out with construction complete.
Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area
Industrial redevelopment precinct primarily facilitating the development of logistics and transport-based industries. Administered via a Development Contribution Plan (DCP) by the City of Kalamunda, with infrastructure upgrades including new road connections and services.
Hazelmere Interchange
A 40-hectare-plus premium industrial and logistics estate across multiple sites near Perth Airport, with custom-built warehouses and RAV7 and RAV4 access. The precinct is substantially developed and occupied by tenants including Toll Healthcare, Couriers Please, CEVA Logistics, Weir Minerals and Lindsay Transport. The final 7,000sqm warehouse at 190 Adelaide Street (WH2B) is available for pre-lease with move-in as early as Q4 2026. The area is also benefiting from major road upgrades including the new interchange at Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Roe Highway, and extension of Lloyd Street.
METRONET East High Wycombe Station Precinct
DevelopmentWA is delivering the High Wycombe Station Precinct within the wider 61 hectare METRONET East High Wycombe Project Area. The 10.64 hectare station precinct, east of High Wycombe Station along Sultana Road West, is planned for well-located housing, mixed-use and commercial development, local services, public spaces and the proposed High Wycombe Community Hub. The structure plan was approved in April 2025, the Community Hub development application was approved in December 2025, and Stage 1 civil works are now underway to build a central connector road and install essential services, with completion expected in early to mid 2027.
Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.
Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development
Development of the former Bushmead Rifle Range site into a diverse residential community that celebrates the site's heritage and is sensitive to its surrounding bushland and semi-rural setting. The 24-hectare site, located 16km from the Perth CBD, will deliver a range of housing choices with public open spaces and environmental management strategies. In October 2025, the Minister for Planning approved the rezoning of Lot 912 to 'residential development' zone, enabling preparation of the Local Structure Plan as the next phase.
3,728 residents of Helena Valley - Koongamia are employed, from a labour force of 3,837. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,072, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Helena Valley - Koongamia maintains an adept labor base, featuring significant concentrations in industrial and manufacturing lines, a low jobless rate of 2.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 4.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,728, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% lower than the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, and the participation rate matches the regional figure of 69.9%. Census records indicate that 8.5% of working residents operated from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce participation in mining is particularly pronounced, registering 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits lower representation locally, engaging 11.7% of working residents in Helena Valley - Koongamia against 14.8% across Greater Perth. The balance between local resident workers and the daytime Census working population indicates that this largely suburban community offers limited employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the twelve months to March 2026 saw employment climb by 4.2% while the labor pool expanded by 4.0%, lowering the jobless rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% lift in employment, a 2.5% rise in its labor pool, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future local employment dynamics can be examined using Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year national models forecast overall employment expansion of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral performance varies widely. Applying these industry growth rates to the specific labor structure of Helena Valley - Koongamia indicates local employment could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this weighted distribution serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Helena Valley - Koongamia is $1,861 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,991 a year against an average of $76,641. 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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The most recent ATO postcode metrics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that earnings across the Helena Valley - Koongamia SA2 comfortably outpace the national midpoint, recording a median income of $62,991 alongside an average income of $76,641. By comparison, Greater Perth registered a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $69,876 (median) and $85,018 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings near the 55th percentile across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort covers 28.0% of local earners making between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,866 residents), mirroring the regional concentration of 32.0% in that bracket. Discretionary funds remaining after housing commitments account for 85.8% of income, placing the precinct in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helena Valley - Koongamia had 2,147 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,973 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative formats. Outright property ownership was substantially higher than the metro average at 37.2%, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (47.3%) or occupied by tenants (15.5%). Typical monthly mortgage installments were higher than the Perth metro median at $1,973, whereas typical weekly rental payments stood at $315, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350.
Across Australia, mortgage commitments in Helena Valley - Koongamia exceed the national norm of $1,863, while local rent levels remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helena Valley - Koongamia counted 2,147 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,476 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations represent 73.4% of all local residences, featuring couples with children at 32.8%, childless couples at 29.8%, and single-parent homes at 10.0%. The remaining 26.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone-person households at 24.1% alongside group accommodations at 2.4%. The area's median household occupancy of 2.6 people aligns with the Greater Perth benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in Helena Valley - Koongamia hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 467 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 940 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 qualification levels in the area remain lower than the national standard, with 20.1% of residents possessing a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, presenting a clear target for local education strategies. Leading higher education attainments include bachelor degrees at 13.9%, postgraduate credentials at 3.3%, and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Conversely, vocational and practical education is strongly represented, with 40.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided between certificates (29.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 25.6% of residents undertaking education.
This cohort comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 6.7% in secondary institutions, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Helena Valley - Koongamia reaches 39 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 Helena Valley - Koongamia consists of 39 active transport stops primarily supporting bus services. The transit network is operated across 3 individual routes, delivering a combined total of 335 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 273 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburban nature of the community, outward travel is typical, with private vehicle travel dominating at 88% and 6% of commuters utilizing train networks. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional standard at an average of 1.7 per dwelling.
In addition, 8.5% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings. Transit services maintain an average frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.4% of residents in Helena Valley - Koongamia report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch indicates favorable overall health conditions across Helena Valley - Koongamia. Standard medical conditions remain infrequent among the wider community, though incidence rises above the national norm within senior and vulnerable demographics, while private health insurance coverage is notably widespread at approximately 57% of the local population (~3,800 people). The most prevalent health issues reported across the area include arthritis and mental health challenges, experienced by 8.6 and 8.2% of the local population respectively, whereas 67.4% of residents reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, compared to 71.9% for Greater Perth.
Health measures for working-age cohorts are consistent with typical trends. Furthermore, the district has 22.8% of its population aged 65 and over (1,517 people), surpassing the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, despite recording a lower national ranking relative to the wider demographic profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Helena Valley - Koongamia is largely Australian-born, at 76.7% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Helena Valley - Koongamia displays a lower degree of cultural diversity than broader norms, with 76.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.5% speaking exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 48.1% of residents. The most noticeable divergence in religious representation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of local residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Helena Valley - Koongamia are English at 34.2% (substantially exceeding the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 27.0% (well above the broader regional level of 21.2%), and Scottish at 8.0%.
Distinct variations also appear across other heritage groups: Welsh represents 0.8% of the local population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Dutch accounts for 1.8% (against 1.5%), and New Zealand heritage stands at 0.9% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helena Valley - Koongamia is 41. 22.9% 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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Demographically, Helena Valley - Koongamia skews older than the broader Greater Perth area. As of August 2026, AreaSearch calculations indicate that senior and retiree brackets (65+) account for 22.8% of residents against 15.9% across Greater Perth, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 25.8% compared to the regional mark of 30.9%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 41, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. Across age brackets, the 45 - 64 demographic has reduced its share since the Census from 25.5% to an estimated 22.7%.
Future demographic expansion to 2041 will be dominated by the 65+ cohort, which is forecast to grow by 892 residents (59%) to 2,409.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helena Valley - Koongamia
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,780 at the 2021 Census → 6,667 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 (504021051). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.