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Innaloo - Doubleview has an estimated 20,817 residents, up from 18,468 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,349 people, or 12.7%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 176 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.3% of that increase. That puts 3,711 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 Innaloo - Doubleview stands at approximately 20,817 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,468 people, this represents an expansion of 2,349 people (12.7%). This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,721 as of June 2025 alongside 176 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density measuring 3,710 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the upper quartile of nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing the national average (9.5%), the 12.7% growth recorded in Innaloo - Doubleview since the 2021 census positions it as a leading growth area across the broader territory.
International arrivals served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 74.3% of the total population increase over recent times. Projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 regions. For locations not encompassed by this dataset, as well as for projecting post-2032 demographic trajectories, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth rates sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, the statistical area is slated for above median population growth relative to benchmarks monitored by AreaSearch, with forecasts anticipating an addition of 3,273 persons up to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population numbers, yielding an overall gain of 15.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
445 new dwellings have been approved in Innaloo - Doubleview over the past five years, an average of 89 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% 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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Across Innaloo - Doubleview, residential building consents have averaged roughly 89 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling 445 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 4.3 people per year have entered the district per newly constructed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing delivery trails inbound demand by a notable margin, a dynamic that typically heightens buyer competition and applies upward pressure on prices, while incoming dwellings register an average value of $386,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $12.0 million this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential development activity.
On a per-capita basis, development activity in Innaloo - Doubleview aligns closely with Greater Perth, reinforcing local market equilibrium in step with broader regional trends. Recent residential builds are divided between 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a growing prevalence of medium-density formats that diversify price points, bridging classic family residences with relatively economical compact housing. Generating approximately 214 people per dwelling approval, Innaloo - Doubleview reflects the characteristics of an evolving market. Demographic projections indicate that Innaloo - Doubleview is positioned to add 3,177 residents up to 2041 (relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While local construction activity is maintaining a sound alignment with this anticipated expansion, purchasers could encounter heightened competition as the resident base increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Innaloo - Doubleview, worth an estimated $1.78 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.8 billion. 31 are already under construction and 45 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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Strategic planning frameworks, major capital works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a decisive impact on local area outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 29 projects expected to shape the district. Prominent initiatives include the Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Westfield Stirling), Doubleview Underground Power Project, Odin Road Residential Infill, and Stephenson Avenue Extension, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the developments holding the greatest significance.
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Stephenson Avenue Extension
A transformative road infrastructure project extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to the Mitchell Freeway. Phase 1 (completed Feb 2022) established the link to Flax Way. Phase 2, currently in finishing stages, includes a new grade-separated interchange at Mitchell Freeway, an 80-metre-long bridge over the freeway and rail line, and a major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange from 18 to 30 stands. The project aims to reduce congestion on Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street while unlocking 55 hectares of land for future urban renewal and housing in the Stirling City Centre.
Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange adjoining Stirling Station and Mitchell Freeway. The project expands the bus interchange from an 18-stand facility to a 29-30 stand facility and provides a new pedestrian concourse between Stirling Station and the southern car park. The works are being delivered by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Public Transport Authority as part of the wider Stephenson Avenue Extension project. The new section of the bus bridge opened to Transperth passengers in April 2026, with remaining interchange, car park, road and path works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Westfield Stirling)
A major $600 million transformation of Westfield Innaloo into 'Westfield Stirling.' The project aims to nearly double the centre's size to 110,000sqm, adding 110 new retailers, a rooftop entertainment precinct with a new cinema complex, and a fresh food market. While deferred in late 2019, the project remains a cornerstone of the Stirling City Centre urban regeneration plan, which includes over $350 million in government-funded transport infrastructure like the Stephenson Avenue Extension, currently under construction and scheduled for completion by mid-2026 to unlock surrounding land for mixed-use and residential development.
Westfield Innaloo Town Centre Precinct Redevelopment
A major precinct transformation and expansion of Westfield Innaloo by Scentre Group to double retail capacity and incorporate medium to high-density mixed-use residential apartments connected to the Stirling City Centre masterplan.
Morris Place Four-Storey Medical Centre
Proposed development of a $5.13 million four-storey integrated health care facility situated in the Morris Place neighbourhood centre in Innaloo[cite: 1]. The proposal includes general practice medical suites, specialist consulting rooms, a pharmacy, pathology, radiology, and associated staff amenities[cite: 1]. It aims to significantly expand local outpatient healthcare access and community services in the City of Stirling.
Future Doubleview - Local Planning Strategy
An urban transformation initiative by the City of Stirling to prepare a new Local Planning Strategy for Doubleview. Arising from a Council resolution on 11 June 2024 (Resolution 0624/007), the strategy will guide land use planning to create a more connected, sustainable, and liveable suburb by addressing population growth, housing diversity, transport, community facilities, and infrastructure while maintaining green spaces and community spirit. Doubleview's population is forecast to reach 10,982 by 2035. The strategy forms part of the broader Future Stirling review of the City's Strategic Community Plan (Sustainable Stirling 2026-2036), with the draft plan open for community review in May 2026.
Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange to expand capacity from 18 to 30 bus stands. The project includes a new 36-meter-long enclosed pedestrian bridge over the Mitchell Freeway, a new concourse, and a upgraded southern car park. The new interchange facility partially opened to bus services on April 25, 2026, while finishing works on the old interchange resurfacing and pedestrian bridge fixtures continue toward a mid-2026 final completion.
Osborne Park Hospital Women and Newborn Services Expansion
Major expansion of Osborne Park Hospital being delivered as part of the 1.8 billion dollar New Women and Babies Hospital Project, which will double the site's birthing capacity. Construction officially commenced in March 2026 with site clearing, bulk earthworks, piling and assembly of the first tower crane scheduled over the first six months. The project comprises a six-storey main clinical building and an interconnected four-storey support services building. New and expanded facilities include maternity, gynaecology and neonatology services, a dedicated Family Birth Centre, obstetric theatres, expanded labour and birth suites, ambulatory care, intensive care and high dependency, a mother and baby mental health unit, outpatient clinics, and upgraded campus support including pharmacy, pathology, sterilisation, kitchen and catering services.Works are expected to be completed in 2029 and will accommodate around 200 full time equivalent staff under shift arrangements.
12,943 residents of Innaloo - Doubleview are employed, from a labour force of 13,368. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 76.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,581, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Innaloo - Doubleview is distinguished by high educational qualifications and strong representation in professional services, maintaining a jobless rate of just 3.2% alongside an estimated 3.5% gain in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,943, keeping local unemployment 1.0% below the 4.2% figure observed across Greater Perth, while participation stands at an elevated 76.5% compared to 69.9% regionally. Census returns indicated that a modest 9.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that warrants evaluation in the context of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for the resident workforce comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, as well as education & training. Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration reaches 1.3 times the regional average. By contrast, manufacturing accounts for a smaller footprint of 3.1%, trailing the wider metropolitan benchmark of 5.5%. As shown by the comparison between Census working population and resident population counts, this largely residential district generates a relatively restrained volume of local job opportunities. An assessment of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce experienced a 3.5% increase in employment alongside a 3.8% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe in Greater Perth, employment increased by 2.0%, the labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Additional guidance regarding forward labor demand in Innaloo - Doubleview is offered by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year industry trajectories have been cross-referenced with local occupational patterns to gauge future employment shifts. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sectoral variations remain substantial. Factoring these industry rates into the occupational distribution of Innaloo - Doubleview implies local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this model uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Innaloo - Doubleview is $2,050 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,126 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,455 a year against an average of $92,730. 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 ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Innaloo - Doubleview SA2 rank among the top tiers nationwide. Median taxable income across the Innaloo - Doubleview SA2 is $68,455, while the mean income reaches $92,730, outperforming the corresponding Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023, prevailing earnings are calculated at roughly $75,937 (median) and $102,865 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census recorded individual remuneration at the 87th percentile across the country ($1,126 weekly).
Looking at the income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for the largest share at 30.1% of residents (6,265 people), mirroring the broader regional proportion of 32.0%. An additional 31.8% of individuals take home above $3,000 weekly, underscoring strong household affluence that supports commerce in the area. While accommodation outlays absorb 16.2% of income, robust pay levels secure a disposable income ranking at the 68th percentile, with the district positioned in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Innaloo - Doubleview had 7,740 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,037 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Innaloo - Doubleview was divided between 52.0% houses and 48.0% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Perth metro profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Innaloo - Doubleview lagged the metropolitan rate at 23.9%, while 39.9% of properties were held under a mortgage and 36.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments in the locality sat above the Perth metro figure at $2,037, with weekly median rent reaching $400, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350 respectively.
On a nationwide scale, loan repayments in Innaloo - Doubleview exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental figures sit above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Innaloo - Doubleview counted 7,740 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,724 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households at 62.1%, consisting of couples with children (25.6%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parent families (10.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.9%, where lone person households represent 31.8% and group households constitute 6.0%. With an average of 2.3 people, median household size is more compact than the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Innaloo - Doubleview hold a university qualification, including 28.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles across Innaloo - Doubleview comfortably exceed regional standards, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% within the SA4 region. This strong academic background positions the local workforce favorably for participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest qualification category at 28.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Technical training is also well represented, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (18.5%). Engagement in learning remains elevated throughout the community, with 27.3% of the population attending an educational institution.
This cohort comprises 7.9% enrolled in primary education, 7.1% undertaking tertiary education, and 6.5% completing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Innaloo - Doubleview reaches 101 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 public transit network serving Innaloo - Doubleview incorporates 101 active transport stops dedicated to bus operations. Across these locations, 16 individual routes operate to deliver a combined total of 3,674 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, as inhabitants are positioned an average of 168 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, commuter journeys are oriented outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 77% of trips, followed by 12% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle availability sits below the regional standard at an average of 1.2 per dwelling.
Only 9.6% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Across the entire network, service frequencies reach an average of 524 trips per day, which translates to roughly 36 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the geographic centroid.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.7% of residents in Innaloo - Doubleview report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health burdens indicate that Innaloo - Doubleview enjoys above-average health metrics, marked by low instances of common ailments across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare enrollment is exceptionally pronounced, covering roughly 67% of all inhabitants (13,905 people), which exceeds the Greater Perth level of 59.0% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues stand as the most frequently identified chronic conditions within the locality, reported by 6.9% and 8.6 of residents respectively, whereas 72.7% reported no ongoing medical conditions, comparing favorably to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Wellness metrics for individuals under 65 years of age track above broader benchmarks. For the 15.0% of the community aged 65 and over (3,130 people), senior health indicators remain favorable, exhibiting national standing in line with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Innaloo - Doubleview residents were born overseas and 18.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Innaloo - Doubleview displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban settings, with 34.2% of the local population born overseas and 18.7% utilizing a language other than English in the home environment. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 42.9% of residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of local residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental heritage, the most common ancestral backgrounds identified across Innaloo - Doubleview are English at 28.0%, Australian at 21.2%, and Other at 9.6%.
Distinct patterns also emerge across other specific backgrounds: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.0% locally (vs 1.0% regionally), Croatian stands at 1.0% (vs 0.8%), and Polish represents 1.0% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Innaloo - Doubleview is 36. 30.0% 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 demographic structure of Innaloo - Doubleview leans heavily toward younger age brackets. Based on AreaSearch estimates for August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 38.2% of the population versus 30.9% across Greater Perth, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 25.8% compared to a 30.5% regional proportion. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 37.0% to an estimated 38.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, the senior population (65+) is projected to drive the majority of local demographic growth, expanding by 1,633 residents (52%) to total 4,764.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Innaloo - Doubleview
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 13 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 — 176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,468 at the 2021 Census → 20,817 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 (505021088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.