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Huntingdale - Southern River has an estimated 27,168 residents, up from 21,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,299 people, or 24.2%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,180 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.7% of that increase. That puts 1,509 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Huntingdale - Southern River stands at approximately 27,168 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 5,299 people (24.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 21,869 people were counted. This update is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 26,277 as of June 2025 alongside 1,180 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 1,508 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming the 9.5% national pace as well as the broader SA3 area, the 24.2% expansion since the 2021 census establishes the suburb as a leading regional growth hub.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 50.7% of recent demographic expansion, while positive contributions were also delivered by natural growth and interstate migration. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia releases configured with 2022 as their baseline. In SA2 localities where such data is absent, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, models incorporate age-bracket growth trajectories published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts point toward growth exceeding the national median, with local numbers projected to expand by 4,924 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 14.8% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,127 new dwellings have been approved in Huntingdale - Southern River over the past five years, an average of 225 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 225 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 across Huntingdale - Southern River have averaged roughly 225 dwellings per year, reaching 1,127 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an average of 3.5 new residents per year added for each completed home during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock fall well short of population demand, typically driving up price levels through intensified buyer demand, with new dwellings recording an average value of $352,000 in line with regional figures. Additionally, commercial development remains steady, supported by $14.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year.
Per capita residential building approvals in Huntingdale - Southern River exceed Greater Perth by 122.0%, providing prospective purchasers with considerable options. Furthermore, recent residential development consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the suburban environment with spacious family properties. The presence of roughly 108 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Moving forward, projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Huntingdale - Southern River will gain 4,033 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear sufficient to accommodate projected resident increases, establishing supportive purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Huntingdale - Southern River, worth an estimated $1.72 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 34 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance is heavily guided by major public works, planning schemes, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 33 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments encompass Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH), Florian Huntingdale, Sutherlands Park Master Plan, and Parkside Estate, with priority initiatives summarized below.
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Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH)
A state-of-the-art aquatic and recreation facility featuring an eight-lane outdoor 50-metre pool, indoor lane pool, leisure pool, and wellness hall with spa and sauna. The hub includes four multi-sport indoor courts, a 1,500sqm gymnasium, and community spaces. As of early 2026, the City of Gosnells is progressing with a staged delivery approach to manage funding requirements while ensuring the core aquatic and indoor sports components are prioritized.
Sutherlands Park Master Plan
A long-term master plan to transform the 30-hectare Sutherlands Park into a regional sport and recreation hub serving the rapidly growing Southern River corridor. Delivered to date are a fully fenced all-abilities playground (opened November 2023) and the 6.7 million dollar Youth Entertainment Space (YES), which opened in May 2025 and features Perth's first fully undercover skate plaza, pump track, multipurpose court and hangout zone. The 10.65 million dollar Sutherlands Park Centre, a replacement sporting pavilion serving Reserves B and C, is the next major work with construction set to commence in 2026.The proposed 132 million dollar Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH), which would include an eight-lane 50-metre outdoor pool, indoor learn-to-swim and leisure pools, gymnasium and creche, remains in planning while the City pursues state and federal co-funding, with a tender targeted for 2026, construction from 2027 and completion by 2028. Other staged works include floodlighting upgrades on Reserves A, B and F, a new Huntingdale Community Centre, and reconfigured sporting ovals.
Celsius Living Champion Lakes
A residential land subdivision of 104 lots in the established suburb of Champion Lakes, City of Armadale. Stage 1 (54 lots) was released and completed in 2025. Stage 2 (50 lots) has been fully secured and construction of civil works is underway, with titles anticipated for August 2026. Lots range from 313sqm to 541sqm and are located near the 55-hectare Champion Lakes Regatta Centre.
Garden Street Duplication and Extension
The City of Gosnells in conjunction with Main Roads WA is duplicating and extending Garden Street to a four-lane dual carriageway. The upgrade encompasses signalised intersection improvements, dedicated cycling paths, pedestrian footpaths, and modern stormwater drainage systems. This infrastructure expansion eases traffic congestion and enhances connectivity across Canning Vale and Southern River.
Florian Huntingdale
A 36-lot infill subdivision offering green title lots nestled amongst natural open spaces with proximity to a river, parks, shops, schools, medical services, and public transport. Titles are expected in Early 2026. The Local Development Plan has been approved as of June 2025.
Sutherlands Park Master Plan & Precinct Redevelopment
Comprehensive transformation of the 30-hectare Sutherlands Park precinct, including the construction of the $10.65M Sutherlands Park Centre pavilion, Youth Entertainment Space, and upgraded floodlighting.
Piara Waters Residential Development
Piara Waters continues to expand through multiple masterplanned residential estates. Construction remains active at Satterley's Aarya estate, which comprises around 400 homesites, approximately 5.1 hectares of parks and recreation space, and a new primary school planned to open in 2027. Earlier estates including Mirvac's Madox, Cedar Woods' Karmara and QUBE's Mason Green are largely sold out and established, while Stockland continues development within the wider Wildflower community.
Southern River Precinct 3B1 Residential Development
Master-planned residential subdivision across 9.44 hectares in Southern River Precinct 3B1. The development facilitates the creation of approximately 117 residential lots alongside public open space, drainage infrastructure, and foreshore conservation reserves.
14,469 residents of Huntingdale - Southern River are employed, from a labour force of 15,022. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 72.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 21,036, 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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Huntingdale - Southern River features a capable labor pool characterized by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, a low 3.7% unemployment rate, and 1.7% job growth over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, 14,469 residents are employed, the local unemployment rate sits 0.5% beneath Greater Perth's 4.2%, and labor force participation remains steady (72.7% relative to 69.9% across Greater Perth). Only 6.5% of workers reported working from home at the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored in. Local workers are predominantly engaged in construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce concentration is particularly pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, which commands 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent a smaller share, employing 6.1% of workers in Huntingdale - Southern River against 8.2% across Greater Perth. The area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited internal commercial positions, as reflected in the disparity between resident workforce figures and local jobs counted at the Census. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 1.7% alongside a 2.0% expansion in the labor force, lifting the jobless rate by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the same interval, employment grew 2.0%, the labor pool enlarged by 2.5%, and unemployment climbed 0.4 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements in Huntingdale - Southern River is provided by the Mar-26 national workforce outlook from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local industry baseline to evaluate future employment trends. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level expansion rates vary considerably. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local job profile suggests Huntingdale - Southern River employment will rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this illustrative extrapolation is based on industry weighting and excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Huntingdale - Southern River is $2,115 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $842 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,332 a year against an average of $74,791. 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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Postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show the Huntingdale - Southern River SA2 recording a median taxpayer income of $63,332 and an average of $74,791. This exceeds national norms, while comparing against Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Factoring in 10.93% Wage Price Index inflation since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,254 (median) and $82,966 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census findings, weekly household earnings sit at the 73rd percentile ($2,115 weekly), while individual income sits at the 57th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings tier encompasses 38.9% of local earners (10,568 individuals), tracking closely with the 32.0% recorded across the broader metropolitan area. Although accommodation costs absorb 16.0% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 73rd percentile, with SEIFA income metrics positioning the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Huntingdale - Southern River had 6,856 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows residential properties in Huntingdale - Southern River consist of 98.2% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Outright property ownership in Huntingdale - Southern River trails the metropolitan benchmark at 22.0%, with remaining properties occupied under mortgages (59.7%) or rental agreements (18.2%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses reached $1,950, above the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $380, compared to $350 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Huntingdale - Southern River counted 6,856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,517 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 84.1%, made up of couples with children (49.7%), couples without children (21.2%), and single parent families (12.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.9%, consisting of lone person households (14.1%) and group households (1.8%). The typical household contains 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Huntingdale - Southern River hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,894 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment among Huntingdale - Southern River residents stands at 26.1%, slightly below the 30.4% national benchmark. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 34.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (23.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 33.6% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by tier, this comprises 12.7% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Huntingdale - Southern River reaches 97 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 transport connectivity in Huntingdale - Southern River includes 97 active transport stops operating bus services. These facilities are linked across 6 individual routes that deliver 1,400 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with commuters situated an average of 222 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential orientation, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 85% of journeys, while rail transit captures 8%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. A modest 6.5% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to the conditions of COVID-19.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 200 trips per day, which translates to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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76.9% of residents in Huntingdale - Southern River report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Mortality figures and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch highlight strong health levels throughout Huntingdale - Southern River, with youth demographics showing exceptionally low rates of major illnesses, while private health insurance uptake is widespread at approximately 56% of the total population (~15,241 people). Across Greater Perth, coverage stands at 59.0%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 6.7 and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 76.9% of residents report no chronic health problems compared with 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts maintain favorable health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.1% of the community (2,749 people), below the 15.9% recorded for Greater Perth. Health measures among older age groups exceed average standards, though they track below the national standing achieved by the broader suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.7% of Huntingdale - Southern River residents were born overseas and 35.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (19.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Huntingdale - Southern River, where 35.1% of households communicate in a language other than English and 43.7% of inhabitants were born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 39.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Islam demonstrates significant concentration at 13.3% of residents, notably above the 3.2% recorded throughout Greater Perth. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds in Huntingdale - Southern River are English (23.2%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (19.3%), which stands well above the 11.2% regional proportion. Distinct demographic variations also appear among other heritages, including Chinese at 7.4% (vs 4.0% regionally), Indian at 6.5% (vs 2.6%), and South Australian at 1.4% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Huntingdale - Southern River is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.1% 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 Huntingdale - Southern River leans predominantly toward younger demographics. Children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 36.6% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 10.1% against a regional benchmark of 15.9%. AreaSearch places the median age at 34 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 3 years younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the children and young adults bracket, which moved from 38.0% to an estimated 36.6%.
Moving toward 2041, senior brackets are projected to lead local expansion, adding 1,613 residents (59%) to reach 4,362.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Huntingdale - Southern River
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 17 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 — 1,180 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,869 at the 2021 Census → 27,168 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 (506041135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.